Where is Fort Totten, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Fort Totten Located? - Fort Totten is a city located in the Benson County of North Dakota, United States. Fort Totten lies between 32.8423345 Degrees North latitudes and 104.4032962 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fort Totten, North Dakota

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Where is Fort Totten?: The Google Map showing the location of Fort Totten in the U.S. state of North Dakota.

Where is Fort Totten Located?

Fort Totten is a city located in the Benson County of North Dakota, United States. Fort Totten lies between 32.8423345 Degrees North latitudes and 104.4032962 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fort Totten city is 1160 people and the city has a total area of 8.6 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fort Totten, North Dakota Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
PlaceFort Totten (Census-designated place)
CountyBenson County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude47.9783° N
Longitude99.0078° W
Elevation1,450 ft (442 m)
Land Area6.77 sq mi
Water Area0.02 sq mi
Total Area6.79 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)1,243 (2020 Census)
Population Density184 per sq mi
ZIP Code58335
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-26380
Congressional DistrictAt-large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Fort Totten, North Dakota

  • Devils Lake, North Dakota — 8 mi Southwest
  • Brocket, North Dakota — 14 mi Northeast
  • Warwick, North Dakota — 15 mi Southeast
  • Leeds, North Dakota — 28 mi South
  • Sheyenne, North Dakota — 40 mi East
  • Minnewaukan, North Dakota — 45 mi Northwest
  • Cando, North Dakota — 55 mi West
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota — 95 mi East
  • Fargo, North Dakota — 150 mi Southeast
  • Bismarck, North Dakota — 170 mi Southwest

Driving Distances from Fort Totten, North Dakota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Devils LakeNorth Dakota815 min
BrocketNorth Dakota1420 min
WarwickNorth Dakota1525 min
LeedsNorth Dakota2835 min
SheyenneNorth Dakota4045 min
MinnewaukanNorth Dakota4555 min
CandoNorth Dakota551 hr
Grand ForksNorth Dakota951 hr 40 min
FargoNorth Dakota1502 hr 30 min
BismarckNorth Dakota1703 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Fort Totten, North Dakota

CategoryInformation
Airport NameDevils Lake Regional Airport
IATA CodeDVL
PortNot applicable
Major HighwaysNorth Dakota Highway 57, North Dakota Highway 20, U.S. Route 2 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service is Devils Lake
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation services
  • North Dakota Highway 57 provides access between Fort Totten and nearby Devils Lake communities.
  • U.S. Route 2, located nearby, provides regional east-west transportation across northern North Dakota.
  • Devils Lake Regional Airport provides air service for the surrounding region.
  • The community's location on the Spirit Lake Reservation connects it with regional cultural, educational, and economic activities.

What are top Places to Visit in Fort Totten, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Fort Totten State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Fort Totten State Historic Site MuseumMuseum
Spirit Lake NationCultural Area
Devils LakeLake Recreation Area
Black Tiger Bay State Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Grahams Island State ParkState Park
Spirit Lake Casino & ResortEntertainment Facility
Lake Region Heritage CenterHistory Museum
Devils Lake Wetland Management AreaWildlife Area
Sheyenne National GrasslandNatural Area

Colleges and Universities in Fort Totten, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeTribalCollegeNative American education, environmental studies and cultural programs
Lake Region State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, transfer programs and workforce training
University of North DakotaPublicUniversityResearch, aviation, health sciences and professional programs
Fort Totten Public SchoolPublicK–12 EducationEducation serving students in the Spirit Lake community

Waterbodies in Fort Totten, North Dakota

Devils Lake, Stump Lake, Sixmile Bay, Black Tiger Bay, Sweetwater Creek, Channel A, Spirit Lake wetlands

Golf Courses in Fort Totten, North Dakota

Creel Bay Golf Course, Devils Lake Golf Course, Dakota Winds Golf Course

Fort Totten, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Fort Totten was established in 1867 as a U.S. Army post near Devils Lake and was named in honor of Brigadier General Joseph Gilbert Totten, a noted military engineer.
  • The fort served as a military installation until 1890 and later became an important educational and cultural center for the Spirit Lake Dakota community.
  • After the military period, the site was used as an Indian boarding school and later developed into a historic preservation area.
  • Fort Totten is located within the Spirit Lake Reservation, which preserves the heritage, traditions, and culture of the Spirit Lake Dakota people.
  • Today, Fort Totten is known for its historic buildings, cultural significance, access to Devils Lake recreation, fishing, wildlife viewing, and regional history.

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