Alvarado Minnesota Map

About Alvarado, Minnesota

Alvarado is a locality in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 317. The population density is 226.0 people per km². Alvarado is located at 48.1941°N, 96.9962°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56710.

Alvarado rests on a broad, flat expanse where the land stretches out under an immense sky, a canvas painted with the subtle hues of a northern prairie. It lies 18.7 miles north of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 5°T), and is situated 18.3 miles north of East Grand Forks. The terrain here is an unbroken sweep of fertile soil, a vast, quiet plain that whispers with the wind and the rustle of ripening grain. Fields of amber wheat and verdant corn unfurl in every direction, their straight lines a gentle geometry imposed upon the natural undulation of the earth. In the distance, the tree lines are sparse, mere suggestions of darker green against the horizon, marking the slow meander of unseen watercourses. The air itself feels clean and vast, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and the faintest hint of distant pine. The history of Alvarado is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first cultivated these lands. Originally a stop along the Great Northern Railway, its founding and subsequent growth were fueled by the promise of fertile ground, attracting settlers drawn to the opportunity to build a life from the soil. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, with vast acreages dedicated to the cultivation of crops that feed distant markets. While the pace of life in Alvarado is unhurried, there's a quiet resilience here, a deep connection to the land and the seasons that dictate the rhythm of existence. The distinctive character of Alvarado is found in this enduring connection, a place where the vastness of the prairie sky meets the steadfastness of the farmer's hand.

About This Alvarado Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alvarado, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.194148, -96.996181. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alvarado and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Alvarado includes the ZIP code (56710), telephone area code (320), county seat of Marshall County (Warren), and school district assignment (Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alvarado is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.