Bluffton Minnesota Map

About Bluffton, Minnesota

Bluffton is a locality in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 263. The population density is 36.7 people per km². Bluffton is located at 46.4691°N, 95.2331°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56518.

Bluffton rests where the land begins to soften its prairie edge, sloping gently towards the meandering waters of the Otter Tail River. It lies 77.9 miles east-south-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-north-west of Wadena. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the pale wash of dawn to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, casting long, whispering shadows across fields of grain and the scattered woodlands that punctuate the horizon. Roads, like fine threads, stitch together farmsteads and the modest cluster of buildings that form the heart of Bluffton, a place where the wind carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, and the silence is broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the sharp call of a meadowlark. The terrain itself seems to hold a quiet patience, marked by the slow, deliberate work of cultivation and the ceaseless flow of the river, a constant, murmuring presence. The history of Bluffton is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring agricultural spirit that has shaped its identity since its early days. This was a land of pioneers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life built by hand, and that industrious character still defines the local economy, where farming remains a cornerstone, alongside small businesses that serve the needs of the surrounding rural expanse. The Otter Tail River, more than just a geographical feature, has been a vital artery, providing water for crops and sustenance, and its presence lends a subtle, watery cadence to the rhythm of life in Bluffton. Though not a place of bustling tourism, there is a distinct, unpretentious charm here, a sense of community that has weathered the changing seasons and economic tides, holding fast to its roots in the rich, dark soil of Otter Tail County.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bluffton, 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 Bluffton and Otter Tail County.

Detailed location data for Bluffton includes the ZIP code (56518), telephone area code (320), county seat of Otter Tail County (Fergus Falls), and school district assignment (Wadena-Deer Creek 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 Bluffton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.