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Bemidji Minnesota Map

Explore Bemidji, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bemidji, Minnesota

How to Use This Bemidji, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bemidji, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bemidji.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bemidji
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Beltrami County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	47.473563
Longitude	-94.880277
Population	14,574
Density	385.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	56601, 56619
Area Code	320
County Seat	Bemidji
School District	Bemidji Public School District

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About Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji is a locality in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 14,574. The population density is 385.9 people per km². Bemidji is located at 47.4736°N, 94.8803°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bemidji is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 56601, 56619.

Bemidji anchors the northern landscape where the Mississippi River carves its early, narrow path through a expanse of glacial till and dense woodland. It lies 64.1 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes, MN (from Detroit Lakes, MN: bearing 45°T), and is situated 39.0 miles north-northeast of Park Rapids. The terrain surrounding Bemidji remains defined by the persistent presence of Lake Bemidji, which acts as a vast, reflective mirror for the shifting clouds of the North Woods. To the south, the distant profile of Swede Hill breaks the horizon, providing a solitary point of elevation against the flat, verdant plains. Travelers often find that the air here holds a crisp, sharp quality, especially as the light fades into the long, blue shadows of an inland dusk. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the Mississippi Headwaters State Forest shelters a quiet wilderness of pine and birch that stretches toward the horizon.

Bemidji grew from the rugged demands of the timber trade, drawing laborers who sought fortune in the deep, ancient stands of white pine. This history of extraction eventually gave way to a diverse economy where local manufacturing and regional commerce sustain the rhythm of daily life. The legacy of Scandinavian and Ojibwe heritage continues to color the social character of the region, creating a distinctive blend of customs and traditions. Modern industry in Bemidji now balances these historic roots with a growing focus on education and healthcare, providing a stable foundation for those who choose to weather the long winters. Commerce remains tied to the land, reflecting a persistent, industrious spirit that honors the labor of those who settled the territory long ago.

Cultural life in Bemidji centers on a deep appreciation for the outdoors, with residents gathering in Library Park to observe the changing seasons at the water's edge. The town serves as a gathering point for the surrounding region, hosting community events that celebrate the intersection of local arts and traditional woodland crafts. Among the figures associated with the region, the legendary lumberjack Paul Bunyan stands as a monumental, oversized presence in the local consciousness, his statue serving as a familiar landmark. Bemidji also fosters a scholarly atmosphere through its university, which brings a youthful energy to the quiet streets throughout the academic year. Everyday life moves at a deliberate pace, colored by the stark beauty of a landscape that demands respect and offers a profound, solitary peace to its inhabitants.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Headwaters Science Center (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 211° SW
Shaynowishkung (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 158° S
The Chief Theatre (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 190° S
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 0.5 mi, 259° W
Diamond Pt Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 031° NE
City Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 321° NW
Bemidji Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Beltrami) (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 117° SE
Lake Bemidji State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 086° E
Bemidji Slough State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 172° S
Buena Vista State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 060° NE
Chippewa National Forest (National Forest) — 9.8 mi, 088° E · 660k acres
Leech Lake Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 116° SE
Beltrami Monument (Monument) — 12.6 mi, 359° N
Unknown Watershed Withdrawal (National Conservation Area) — 14.6 mi, 119° SE · 520 acres
Itasca State Park (State Park) — 20.6 mi, 218° SW
Mississippi River Headwaters (Viewpoint) — 22.3 mi, 224° SW
Walker Bay Lighthouse (Attraction) — 29.4 mi, 151° SE
Paul Bunyan Historical Museum (Museum) — 33.2 mi, 168° S
Community Art Center (Arts Centre) — 34.5 mi, 302° NW
Sugar Point Battle (Monument) — 38.2 mi, 140° SE
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.3 mi, 230° SW · 86k acres
Lost 40 Loop (Attraction) — 42.2 mi, 061° NE
Long Lake Theater & Event Center (Theatre) — 44.5 mi, 188° S
Historic caboose (Attraction) — 56.9 mi, 157° SE
Driftwood Gift Shop and Museum (Museum) — 61.8 mi, 153° SE
Odyssey Cinemas Washington Square 7 (Cinema) — 64.1 mi, 225° SW
Young at Art Co (Gallery) — 64.2 mi, 225° SW
Detroit Lakes Sports Arena (Stadium) — 64.9 mi, 225° SW
Twin Valley Heritage & Art Center (Museum) — 66.1 mi, 258° W

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