Bigfork Minnesota Map

About Bigfork, Minnesota

Bigfork is a locality in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 375. The population density is 89.3 people per km². Bigfork is located at 47.7444°N, 93.6541°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56628.

Bigfork lies at a confluence, a place where the land seems to gather itself before spilling into the expansive waters of the Bigfork River. It lies 98.4 miles north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 313°T), and is situated 29.2 miles north-north-east of Deer River. The terrain here is a soft, rolling expanse of boreal forest and wetlands, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the ceaseless flow of water. Pine and fir trees stand sentinel, their dark green needles a constant presence against the often-pale Minnesota sky, while the air carries the clean, damp scent of earth and decaying leaves, especially after a rain. In the summer, the sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss and the occasional flash of a scarlet tanager. The river itself is a broad, dark ribbon, its currents carrying the quiet murmur of the wild. This is a place with a history tied to the timber that once dominated these forests, a legacy of logging camps and the hardy souls who worked them. The economy of Bigfork, while diversified now, still carries echoes of that past, with a strong connection to the natural resources that define the region. Fishing and hunting remain popular pursuits, drawing visitors who appreciate the abundant wildlife and the chance to connect with the wilderness. Scattered across the landscape are small farms and homesteads, their fields a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their lives here, coaxing sustenance from the rich, dark soil. The gentle pace of life in Bigfork is palpable, a quiet hum beneath the rustling leaves and the distant call of a loon.

About This Bigfork Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bigfork, 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 Bigfork and Itasca County.

Detailed location data for Bigfork includes the ZIP code (56628), telephone area code (320), county seat of Itasca County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Grand Rapids 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 Bigfork is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.