Bejou Minnesota Map

About Bejou, Minnesota

Bejou is a locality in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 109. The population density is 72.4 people per km². Bejou is located at 47.4414°N, 95.9762°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56516.

Bejou unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent grace of prairie winds and the patient work of water. It lies 54.0 miles north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Mahnomen. Rolling fields of grain, gold and green in their season, stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the sky itself, a vast, ever-shifting canvas of blues and greys. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent of turned earth and distant pine, a palpable freshness that speaks of open spaces and unhurried breaths. A scattering of homes and farmsteads, dotting the terrain like seeds sown by a generous hand, punctuate the immensity, each a small anchor in the grand expanse. The very light seems to linger, softening the edges of the world as dusk approaches, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. The story of Bejou is one of resilience and adaptation, its roots entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Mahnomen County. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile soil, the local economy has long been defined by the bounty of the land – wheat, corn, and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. The quiet hum of tractors in the fields and the occasional rumble of a grain truck are the familiar sounds of Bejou’s daily life. While the broader currents of progress have touched this corner of Minnesota, Bejou retains a distinct character, a place where neighborly ties are strong and the seasons dictate the rhythm of existence. The nearby waterways, meandering through the land, offer moments of quiet reflection, their banks a haven for wildlife and a reminder of the enduring natural forces that have shaped this locale.

About This Bejou Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bejou, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.441351, -95.976152. 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 Bejou and Mahnomen County.

Detailed location data for Bejou includes the ZIP code (56516), telephone area code (320), county seat of Mahnomen County (Mahnomen), and school district assignment (Mahnomen 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 Bejou is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.