Benson Minnesota Map

About Benson, Minnesota

Benson is a locality in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,441. The population density is 418.4 people per km². Benson is located at 45.3150°N, 95.6000°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56215.

Benson, Minnesota, unfolds across the gentle, fertile plains where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite canvas, a place where the land itself breathes with a quiet, persistent life. It lies 71.7 miles west-south-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 257°T), and is situated 15.8 miles south-east of Hancock. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, a vast, open expanse where fields of corn and soybeans ripple in the breeze like a golden-green ocean, their edges softened by the distant, hazy blue of horizon trees. The air here, especially in the early morning or the soft blush of twilight, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich soil that has sustained generations. Life in Benson moves with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a rhythm dictated not by the frantic pulse of larger cities, but by the turning of seasons and the steady work of the land. The roots of Benson are deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of western Minnesota, a story of pioneers who transformed prairie into prosperity, their labor etched into the very character of the place. The local economy remains steadfastly anchored in this tradition, with farming still a vital artery, though the town has also cultivated a growing presence in manufacturing and light industry, offering a steady pulse of employment. A notable landmark, the Stevens County Courthouse, stands as a proud, if understated, testament to Benson's civic pride, its architecture a quiet echo of earlier eras. The nearby waters, though not grand rivers, offer solace and recreation, reflecting the vast, open sky in their tranquil surfaces, a constant, gentle presence in the landscape.

About This Benson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benson, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.31496, -95.600035. 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 Benson and Swift County.

Detailed location data for Benson includes the ZIP code (56215), telephone area code (320), county seat of Swift County (Benson), and school district assignment (Benson 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 Benson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.