Elk Creek Township, Golden Valley County, North Dakota
Elk Creek Township is a township in Golden Valley County, North Dakota. It covers 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km²) of land and uses Mountain Time. It has its own local government.
- County
- Golden Valley County
- School district
- Beach Public School District 3
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi (92.4 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Mountain TimeUTC-07:00 in January; UTC-06:00 in July
- Water area
- 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²)
- State
- North Dakota
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3803323100
- Coordinates (central point)
- 47.100834, -103.859674
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Delhi Township5.8 mi south
- Pearl Township9.9 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Elk Creek Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Golden Valley County, largest first
- Beach Township266 people
- Lone Tree Township182 people
- Bullion Township39 people
- Delhi Township38 people
- Saddle Butte Township21 people
- Henry Township15 people
- Garner Township10 people
- Pearl Township10 people
- Sentinel Township7 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Golden Valley County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Elk Creek Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 8 hours 30 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 4:59 AM around June 16
- Latest sunrise
- 7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:05 PM around December 11
- Latest sunset
- 8:55 PM around June 26
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:37 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 55 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 52 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:07 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May 15 | 5:19 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jun 15 | 4:59 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:15 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| Aug 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:32 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:13 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:58 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:34 AM | 4:06 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Golden Valley County or the local office.
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