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Fort Yates North Dakota Map

Explore Fort Yates, North Dakota, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Fort Yates, ND street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.

Interactive Map of Fort Yates, North Dakota

How to Use This Fort Yates, North Dakota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fort Yates, North Dakota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

Drag the map to pan to any area of North Dakota or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Fort Yates and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fort Yates.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fort Yates
State	North Dakota (ND)
County	Sioux
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.086941
Longitude	-100.630127
Population	107
Density	571.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code(s)	58538
Area Code	701
County Seat	Fort Yates
School District	Fort Yates Public School District 4

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About Fort Yates, North Dakota

Fort Yates is a locality in Sioux County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 107. The population density is 571.8 people per km². Fort Yates is located at 46.0869°N, 100.6301°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58538.

Fort Yates lies at the western edge of North Dakota's expansive prairie, a place where the sky feels impossibly vast and the land stretches towards a distant, hazy horizon. It lies 50.4 miles south of Bismarck, ND (from Bismarck, ND: bearing 172°T), and is situated 52.6 miles south-southeast of Mandan. The dominant presence here is the immense expanse of Lake Oahe, its waters a deep, shimmering blue that reflects the ever-changing moods of the heavens. The terrain around Fort Yates is a subtle undulation of prairie grasses, giving way in places to the more dramatic, sculpted forms of the badlands that begin to assert themselves further west. Onemile Creek, a modest ribbon of water, traces its path nearby, a vital artery in this otherwise arid landscape. The air, especially in the quiet hours of dawn and dusk, carries a crispness, a clean scent of earth and distant sagebrush, hinting at the wildness that still holds sway. The Porcupine Hills, a low, protective barrier, stand sentinel to the southwest, their rounded forms softened by distance. The history of Fort Yates is deeply entwined with the land and its original stewards, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Established originally as an army post, its purpose evolved, and today Fort Yates serves as a cultural and administrative center for the Standing Rock Reservation. The local economy, while touched by the broader economic currents of the region, remains rooted in the traditions and resources of the land. Agriculture, particularly ranching, continues to be a significant aspect, alongside the opportunities that arise from its location within the Oaha Recreation Area. This designation underscores the natural beauty and recreational potential of the area, drawing visitors to the shores of Lake Oahe and the surrounding landscapes. The rhythm of life in Fort Yates is measured and deliberate, a pace that allows for reflection and a deep connection to the enduring spirit of this northern plains locality.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oaha Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — locality lies within
Lake Oahe (Recreation Area) — 0.2 mi, 249° W
Standing Rock Monument (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 018° N
Sitting Bull Visitor Center (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 268° W
Emmons County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 13.7 mi, 058° NE
Mile 186½ North Dakota South Dakota boundary marker (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 136° SE
Froelich Dam (State Conservation Area) — 17.4 mi, 285° W
West Pollock Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 19.5 mi, 133° SE
Sunburst Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.7 mi, 019° N · 329 acres
National Waterfowl Production Area (Nature Reserve) — 21.8 mi, 086° E
Shaw Creek Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 24.0 mi, 146° SE
Mile 173 Border Monument (Monument) — 25.1 mi, 113° SE
Cedar River National Grassland (National Grassland) — 29.3 mi, 260° W · 6,714 acres
Oahe Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 35.7 mi, 003° N
The Klein Museum (Museum) — 38.1 mi, 167° S
Walleye Up Statue (Public Artwork) — 39.6 mi, 166° S
Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.8 mi, 023° NE · 28k acres
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (State Park) — 46.8 mi, 348° N
Archeology & Historic Preservation (Museum) — 51.1 mi, 352° N
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum (Museum) — 51.1 mi, 352° N
AMC CLASSIC Bismarck 8 (Cinema) — 52.3 mi, 352° N
Myron Atkinson and T. Clem Casey Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 54.5 mi, 352° N
Grand River National Grassland (National Grassland) — 67.2 mi, 241° SW · 155k acres

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