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Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Zahl
Unincorporated community
Zahl, North DakotaZahl, North Dakota
Zahl is located in North DakotaZahlZahlLocation within the state of North DakotaShow map of North DakotaZahl is located in the United StatesZahlZahlZahl (the United States)Show map of the United States
Coordinates: 48°34′24″N 103°41′32″W / 48.57333°N 103.69222°W / 48.57333; -103.69222
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Dakota
CountyWilliams
Elevation2,015 ft (614 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes58856
Area code701
GNIS feature ID1032901

Zahl is an unincorporated community in northwestern Williams County, North Dakota, United States. It lies along North Dakota Highway 50 north of the city of Williston, the county seat of Williams County.

History

A post office called Zahl has been in operation since 1905. The community bears the name of F. R. Zahl, an early settler.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Zahl has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Zahl, North Dakota
  2. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 77.
  3. "Williams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  4. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 219. ISBN 978-1-62376-033-5.
  5. Climate Summary for Zahl, North Dakota
Municipalities and communities of Williams County, North Dakota, United States
County seat: Williston
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Map of North Dakota highlighting Williams County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties


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