North River North Dakota Map

About North River, North Dakota

North River is a locality in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 70. The population density is 108.1 people per km². North River is located at 46.9508°N, 96.8026°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 58102.

North River rests where the vast, flat expanse of the Red River Valley begins its slow, almost imperceptible tilt toward the rugged, sculpted badlands of the west. It lies 5.1 miles north of Fargo, ND (from Fargo, ND: bearing 353°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-northwest of Moorhead. The land here is a study in horizontal lines, stretching under an enormous sky that seems to hold the very breath of the continent. Fields of amber wheat and emerald corn ripple in the breeze, their neat squares and rectangles a testament to human endeavor against the immense, untamed prairie. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, scrubbed by the endless horizon, and in the late afternoon, the light often settles in a soft, golden haze, blurring the edges of the world and lending a quiet reverence to the landscape. The very earth feels deep and fertile, a dark, rich loam that promises abundance, even in the face of the occasional, sharp wind. The history of North River is written in the enduring spirit of those who first settled this soil, a blend of homesteaders and indigenous peoples who understood the profound power of this place. While the energy of the Bakken oil fields hums in the distance, a modern pulse in the traditional agricultural rhythm, the heart of North River still beats with the quiet dignity of its past. Generations have worked these fields, their lives intertwined with the cycles of planting and harvest, their stories whispered on the wind that sweeps across the plains. The Missouri River, a silver thread miles to the west, has long been a source of life and a pathway for dreams, its presence felt even from afar in the collective memory of the region. The economy of North River remains deeply rooted in the land, a reliance on the bounty of the earth and the resilience of its people, fostering a sense of close-knit community where neighbors still recognize the importance of mutual support.

About This North River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North River, North Dakota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.950798, -96.80258. 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 North River and Cass County.

Detailed location data for North River includes the ZIP code (58102), telephone area code (701), county seat of Cass County (Fargo), and school district assignment (Fargo Public School District 1). 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 North River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.