West Fargo North Dakota Map

About West Fargo, North Dakota

West Fargo is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It has a population of 40,094. The population density is 938.7 people per km². West Fargo is located at 46.8750°N, 96.9004°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58078.

West Fargo unfolds across a landscape etched by wind and water, a broad expanse of prairie where the sky feels impossibly vast. It lies 5.2 miles west of Fargo, ND (from Fargo, ND: bearing 268°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Moorhead. The terrain, a gentle sweep of fertile soil, rolls out towards horizons that stretch unbroken, punctuated only by the occasional stand of trees or the glint of distant farm buildings. Even on a still day, a subtle breath of air seems to move across the land, carrying the faint, earthy scent of cultivation. The light here possesses a peculiar clarity, particularly in the late afternoon, when it casts long, painterly shadows that deepen the subtle contours of the land and lend an almost ethereal quality to the ordinary. This land, once the domain of nomadic peoples and later parceled out by homesteaders, now hums with a modern vitality rooted in agriculture and a growing industrial sector. The legacy of wheat fields and cattle ranches still informs the character of West Fargo, a place where the work of the land remains a foundational element. Yet, the economy has diversified, embracing logistics, manufacturing, and a burgeoning service industry that caters to the needs of a growing population. The Red River Valley's agricultural bounty continues to be a significant driver, fueling processing plants and transportation networks that stretch far beyond the immediate vicinity, a quiet testament to the enduring power of this fertile ground.

About This West Fargo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Fargo, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.874967, -96.900362. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on West Fargo and Cass County.

Detailed location data for West Fargo includes the ZIP code (58078), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cass County (Fargo), and school district assignment (West Fargo Public School District 6). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct West Fargo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.