Backus Minnesota Map

About Backus, Minnesota

Backus is a locality in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 291. The population density is 178.8 people per km². Backus is located at 46.8202°N, 94.5164°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56435.

Backus unfolds across a land where the earth breathes a quiet sigh of pine and loam, its character etched by the patient hand of the northern Minnesota seasons. It lies 88.7 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Pine River. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, cradle pockets of dense forest, their needles whispering secrets to the crisp air that carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the landscape, their waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, from the sharp, bright blue of summer to the bruised purples and greys of an approaching storm. The very light here seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it spills through the trees in long, golden shafts, illuminating the mossy bark of ancient oaks and the delicate fronds of ferns unfurling in the undergrowth. The heart of Backus beats with a history tied to the bounty of the land and the enduring spirit of those who settled here. Logging once echoed through these woods, the sturdy timber feeding nascent industries and shaping the very foundations of the community. Today, the economy of Backus finds its rhythm in the gentle hum of small businesses and the seasonal draw of its natural allure, with lakes and wilderness areas beckoning visitors seeking solace and adventure. The waters that shimmer around Backus are more than just scenery; they are vital arteries, offering recreation and sustenance, reflecting a way of life that cherishes the wild and the connected. This is a place where the past is not a forgotten echo but a subtle undercurrent, shaping the present with a quiet, persistent strength.

About This Backus Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Backus, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Backus and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Backus includes the ZIP code (56435), telephone area code (320), county seat of Cass County (Walker), and school district assignment (Pine River-Backus Public 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 Backus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.