Barry Minnesota Map

About Barry, Minnesota

Barry is a locality in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 16. The population density is 4.4 people per km². Barry is located at 45.5580°N, 96.5592°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56240.

Barry rests in the vast expanse of Big Stone County, a place where the land stretches with a quiet, determined breadth. It lies 91.5 miles south of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 174°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Graceville. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of gold and green under a sky that seems to hold its breath, surrounds the small settlement. The air here carries the scent of earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that speaks of the deep roots of agriculture. The horizon is a clean, unbroken line, a constant reminder of the immensity of the prairie, and in the evenings, the setting sun bleeds across this canvas in hues of amber and rose, painting the fields in a fleeting, magnificent glow. The story of Barry is one of the land, a narrative deeply entwined with the cultivation of crops and the resilience of its people. For generations, this soil has yielded its bounty, feeding families and forming the bedrock of the local economy. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling industry, Barry’s character is defined by its enduring connection to the agrarian rhythm of life. The simple, sturdy buildings that comprise the heart of Barry speak of a practical heritage, a community built on hard work and the steadfast embrace of the seasons, a place where the quiet hum of tractors is the dominant, yet comforting, soundtrack.

About This Barry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barry, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.558018, -96.559231. 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 Barry and Big Stone County.

Detailed location data for Barry includes the ZIP code (56210), telephone area code (320), county seat of Big Stone County (Ortonville), and school district assignment (Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley). 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 Barry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.