Forest River North Dakota Map

About Forest River, North Dakota

Forest River is a locality in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 87. The population density is 107.2 people per km². Forest River is located at 48.2153°N, 97.4681°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58233.

Forest River rests in a landscape of immense, quiet skies, where the vast, open prairie begins its slow, deliberate surrender to the rugged, westward thrust of the badlands. It lies 28.4 miles northwest of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 315°T), and is situated 13.9 miles south of Grafton. The Red River Valley's flat expanse, a rich, fertile plain, stretches out to the north, a testament to the ancient glacial lake that once held dominion here. To the west, the land buckles and folds, hinting at the raw power that shaped this terrain, a stark contrast to the gentle, agricultural heart of the region. The air itself carries a certain weight, a deep breath of earth and sky, particularly as the sun begins its descent, painting the horizon in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, a light that feels both ancient and fleeting. The history of Forest River is a story woven from the threads of Lakota and Dakota lands, a place where the Missouri River, a mighty artery of the continent, has long dictated the flow of life and migration. The economic pulse of Forest River, like much of this region, has historically been tied to the land, to the sturdy grain elevators that punctuate the horizon and the enduring spirit of agriculture. Yet, in more recent times, the hum of the Bakken oil patch has introduced a new, more restless energy, a modern counterpoint to the enduring rhythms of farming. This duality defines Forest River, a locality that honors its deep roots while navigating the currents of contemporary change, a place where the vastness of the land seems to encourage both introspection and a pragmatic embrace of what lies ahead.

About This Forest River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest River, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.215267, -97.468135. 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 Forest River and Walsh County.

Detailed location data for Forest River includes the ZIP code (58233), telephone area code (701), county seat of Walsh County (Grafton), and school district assignment (Midway Public School District 128). 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 Forest River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.