Bethel Minnesota Map
Bethel, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bethel, Anoka County.
Interactive Map of Bethel, Minnesota
| City | Bethel |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.403853 |
| Longitude | -93.267728 |
| Population | 474 |
| Density | 220.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bethel, Minnesota
Bethel is a locality in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 474. The population density is 220.2 people per km². Bethel is located at 45.4039°N, 93.2677°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55005.
Bethel, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of water and ice. It lies 11.8 miles north of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 6°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-north-west of East Bethel. Here, the land swells and recedes with a gentle, almost hesitant grace, its contours hinting at a glacial past. Wide, open fields, stitched together by hedgerows and the occasional lonely oak, stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the breath of the earth. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, their banks often softened by stands of poplar and birch, their leaves rustling secrets in the prairie breeze. The air itself carries a particular clarity, especially as evening descends, a crispness that sharpens the edges of the world and lends a luminous quality to the fading light. The story of Bethel is one of quiet cultivation and enduring connection to the land. Originally settled by farmers drawn to its fertile soil, the local economy still bears the imprint of agriculture, with fields of corn and soybeans painting broad strokes across the countryside. Yet, the spirit of Bethel has also adapted, embracing a blend of rural tranquility and a growing appreciation for its natural heritage. The presence of Elm Creek, a vital waterway, has long influenced the lives of its inhabitants, offering both sustenance and a place for reflection. While not a hub of grand industry, Bethel thrives on a sense of community, where the passing of seasons dictates a familiar rhythm, and the simple beauty of its surroundings offers a constant, grounding presence.
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About This Bethel Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bethel, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bethel and Anoka County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bethel is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bethel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
