Badger Minnesota Map

About Badger, Minnesota

Badger is a locality in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 391. The population density is 121.1 people per km². Badger is located at 48.7825°N, 96.0144°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56714.

Badger, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape where the land itself seems to exhale the sky. It lies 75.5 miles north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 38°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Greenbush. Broad, open fields, stitched together by the faintest of tree lines, stretch towards horizons that feel infinitely distant. Here, the terrain is a gentle, subtle swell, a soft undulation that hints at the vast, flat expanse of the Red River Valley. In the hush of late afternoon, the light lays itself down in long, buttery swathes across the stubble of harvested fields, imbuing the air with a quiet, golden peace. The character of Badger is one of unassuming resilience, a place where the wind whispers secrets through the grasses and the vastness of the prairie sky encourages a contemplative spirit. The history of Badger is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established communities like Badger, their lives shaped by the seasons and the relentless pursuit of a harvest. The local economy, even now, leans heavily on the bounty of the earth, with agriculture forming the backbone of its existence. Grain elevators, standing like silent sentinels against the open sky, are a testament to this enduring connection. While the population may be small, there's a deep-rooted sense of belonging, a shared narrative woven through generations of families who have called Badger home, their lives a quiet continuation of the land’s own patient story.

About This Badger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Badger, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.782478, -96.014448. 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 Badger and Roseau County.

Detailed location data for Badger includes the ZIP code (56714), telephone area code (320), county seat of Roseau County (Roseau), and school district assignment (Badger 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 Badger is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.