Bernadotte Minnesota Map

About Bernadotte, Minnesota

Bernadotte is a locality in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Bernadotte is located at 44.4552°N, 94.3011°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56011.

Bernadotte rests in a gentle embrace of Nicollet County's rolling terrain, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the vast Minnesota sky. It lies 23.1 miles north-east of Brown, MN (from Brown, MN: bearing 47°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-south-west of Gaylord. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, a gradual rise and fall that guides the eye across fertile ground, punctuated by the occasional cluster of trees that offers a whisper of shade. A quiet stillness often settles over Bernadotte, a palpable sense of peace that seems to emanate from the very soil, broken only by the distant hum of farm machinery or the call of unseen birds. The air itself carries a clean, crisp quality, particularly in the early morning hours, hinting at the cool, clear nights that bless this part of the prairie. The story of Bernadotte is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy forged by hardy settlers drawn to the rich earth. For generations, the local economy has pulsed with the rhythm of the seasons, centered on the cultivation of crops that feed not only the immediate vicinity but also reach far beyond. While the days in Bernadotte may unfold with an unhurried pace, the spirit of innovation and connection to the land remains a vital thread. The nearby Minnesota River, a silver ribbon winding through the landscape, has long served as a silent witness to this enduring relationship between people and place, a constant presence that shapes the character of Bernadotte.

About This Bernadotte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bernadotte, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.455243, -94.301086. 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 Bernadotte and Nicollet County.

Detailed location data for Bernadotte includes the ZIP code (56054), telephone area code (320), county seat of Nicollet County (St. Peter), and school district assignment. 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 Bernadotte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.