Battle Lake Minnesota Map

About Battle Lake, Minnesota

Battle Lake is a locality in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 786. The population density is 213.4 people per km². Battle Lake is located at 46.2805°N, 95.7137°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56515.

Battle Lake rests in a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, give way to the shimmering expanse of its namesake water. It lies 64.7 miles south-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 129°T), and is situated 17.4 miles east of Fergus Falls. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western sky in strokes of apricot and bruised plum. The character of Battle Lake is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land’s generous spirit is met with a gentle, unhurried rhythm of life. The water itself, a mirror for the vast prairie sky, offers a constant, soothing presence, its reeds whispering secrets to the breeze that rustles through the surrounding woodlands. The history of Battle Lake is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Otter Tail County, a region where generations have coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil. Its economy, once heavily reliant on farming and the timber industry, has evolved, with tourism now playing a significant role, drawing visitors to the shores of its many lakes. The legacy of Scandinavian settlers is evident in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of community that defines Battle Lake. Local traditions, often tied to the changing seasons and the abundance of the natural world, are cherished, and the clear, cool waters of the lake remain a focal point, a place for both quiet contemplation and vibrant summer days.

About This Battle Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Battle Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.280516, -95.713658. 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 Battle Lake and Otter Tail County.

Detailed location data for Battle Lake includes the ZIP code (56515), telephone area code (320), county seat of Otter Tail County (Fergus Falls), and school district assignment (Battle Lake 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 Battle Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.