Where is Garrison, North Dakota, USA?

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Where is Garrison Located? - Garrison is a city located in the McLean County of North Dakota, United States. Garrison lies between 32.7026116 Degrees North latitudes and 103.1360403 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garrison, North Dakota

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Where is Garrison Located?

Garrison is a city located in the McLean County of North Dakota, United States. Garrison lies between 32.7026116 Degrees North latitudes and 103.1360403 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garrison city is 1462 people and the city has a total area of 1.37 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garrison, North Dakota Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGarrison
CountyMcLean County
StateNorth Dakota
State CapitalBismarck
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude47.6548°N
Longitude101.4107°W
Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Land Area1.29 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area1.29 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)1,451 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,125
ZIP Codes58540
Area Code701
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code38-31980
Congressional DistrictNorth Dakota At-Large Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garrison, North Dakota

  • Riverdale, North Dakota — 9 mi Northwest
  • Pick City, North Dakota — 12 mi West
  • Coleharbor, North Dakota — 13 mi South
  • Underwood, North Dakota — 27 mi South
  • Washburn, North Dakota — 38 mi South
  • Turtle Lake, North Dakota — 38 mi East
  • Max, North Dakota — 30 mi Northeast
  • Parshall, North Dakota — 35 mi Northwest
  • Wilton, North Dakota — 48 mi South
  • Minot, North Dakota — 75 mi North

Driving Distances from Garrison, North Dakota

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RiverdaleNorth Dakota912 minutes
Pick CityNorth Dakota1215 minutes
ColeharborNorth Dakota1318 minutes
UnderwoodNorth Dakota2730 minutes
WashburnNorth Dakota3840 minutes
Turtle LakeNorth Dakota3840 minutes
ParshallNorth Dakota3540 minutes
WiltonNorth Dakota4850 minutes
MinotNorth Dakota751 hour 20 minutes
BismarckNorth Dakota761 hour 20 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garrison, North Dakota

TransportationDetails
Airport NameGarrison Municipal Airport
IATA CodeNone
PortMarinas on Lake Sakakawea (nearby)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 83, North Dakota Highway 37, North Dakota Highway 200
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Minot
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional demand-response transportation services
  • U.S. Route 83 - Main north-south highway connecting Garrison with Minot and Bismarck.
  • North Dakota Highway 37 - Connects Garrison with nearby communities around Lake Sakakawea.
  • North Dakota Highway 200 - Major east-west highway providing access across central North Dakota.

What are top Places to Visit in Garrison, North Dakota

Landmark NameType
Fort Stevenson State ParkState Park
Lake SakakaweaRecreation Area
North Dakota Fishing Hall of FameMuseum
Fort Stevenson MarinaMarina
Garrison Dam National Fish HatcheryNature Attraction
Heritage ParkPark
Fort Stevenson Trail SystemHiking Area
Totten Trail Historic MarkerHistoric Site
Lake Sakakawea Scenic BywayScenic Drive
Garrison City AuditoriumCommunity Landmark

Colleges and Universities in Garrison, North Dakota

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Bismarck State CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Minot State UniversityPublicUniversityLiberal arts and teacher education
University of North DakotaPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
North Dakota State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture and engineering
Garrison Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Garrison, North Dakota

Lake Sakakawea, Missouri River, Snake Creek, Douglas Creek, Deepwater Creek, White Earth Bay, Garrison Bay, Painted Woods Creek

Golf Courses in Garrison, North Dakota

Garrison Golf Club, Riverdale Country Club, Prairie West Golf Course, Vardon Golf Club, Tom O'Leary Golf Course, Hawktree Golf Club

Garrison, North Dakota — Key Historical Facts

  • Garrison was founded in 1905 following the arrival of the Soo Line Railroad, which encouraged settlement and commercial development in central North Dakota.
  • The city was named after Garrison Creek, a nearby stream that had long been recognized by early settlers and explorers.
  • Construction of the nearby Garrison Dam in the 1940s and 1950s transformed the region and created Lake Sakakawea, one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the United States.
  • Garrison became known as the "Walleye Capital of the World" because of its outstanding fishing opportunities on Lake Sakakawea.
  • Today, the city serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation, attracting visitors for boating, fishing, camping, and access to Fort Stevenson State Park.

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