Derrick
A community guide to Derrick in North Dakota, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- North Dakota
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 48.4770, -98.5576
Community and amenities
Derrick offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in North Dakota: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Derrick's residents. Visitors passing through Derrick encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Derrick is a populated place in North Dakota, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place without a formal population count on record but with an established presence in North Dakota. Its position within the broader regional network gives Derrick a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Derrick sits at approximate coordinates 48.4770 latitude and -98.5576 longitude within North Dakota. The terrain and natural features around Derrick reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider North Dakota road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Derrick typically involves the regional road network of North Dakota or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Derrick to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of North Dakota. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Derrick.