Buena Vista Minnesota Map

About Buena Vista, Minnesota

Buena Vista is a locality in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Buena Vista is located at 43.9572°N, 93.4666°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56619.

Buena Vista rests on a broad, fertile plain, where the land gently slopes towards the winding Minnesota River. It lies 14.8 miles south-west of Owatonna, MN (from Owatonna, MN: bearing 234°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-south-east of Waseca. The sky here feels vast, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and grays that can turn a startling, luminous gold as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the cultivated fields. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and ripening corn, a fragrance that permeates the very essence of Buena Vista. Oak and maple trees, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper, line the quiet residential streets, offering pockets of shade against the summer sun. The history of Buena Vista is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy built on the hard work of generations who coaxed sustenance from this rich earth. For decades, the local economy revolved around farming, with grain elevators standing as stoic sentinels against the prairie sky, testament to the robust yields of wheat, corn, and soybeans. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, a quiet diversification has begun, with small businesses catering to the needs of a close-knit populace and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty surrounding Buena Vista. The nearby Minnesota River, a ribbon of silver reflecting the changing seasons, offers a tranquil escape, its banks a haven for local anglers and those simply seeking a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the rustling reeds.

About This Buena Vista Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buena Vista, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.957184, -93.466606. 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 Buena Vista and Beltrami County.

Detailed location data for Buena Vista includes the ZIP code (56093), telephone area code (320), county seat of Beltrami County (Bemidji), 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 Buena Vista is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.