Burtrum Minnesota Map

About Burtrum, Minnesota

Burtrum is a locality in Todd County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 94. The population density is 64.0 people per km². Burtrum is located at 45.8675°N, 94.6850°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56318.

Burtrum rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the breath of prairie air. It lies 32.9 miles north-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 310°T), and is situated 17.2 miles west-south-west of Little Falls. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated greens and ochres, broken by the darker, more secretive presence of boreal woods, their shadows deepening as the sun begins its slow descent. A quietude pervades the air, a stillness that seems to absorb the distant lowing of cattle and the rustle of dry stalks in the breeze. The sky above Burtrum is a vast expanse, often painted with the subtle hues of dawn or the fiery drama of a summer sunset, a constant reminder of the open country that surrounds this place. The roots of Burtrum are deeply entwined with the agricultural endeavors that have shaped Todd County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the sturdy, functional architecture of its buildings. Life here has long been dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the soil, a rhythm that has fostered a close-knit community where neighbors still lend a hand and the pace of life allows for genuine conversation. While not a hub of industry, the local economy has historically revolved around farming and its associated trades, a dedication to the land that continues to define the character of Burtrum. The distant shimmer of a lake, perhaps heading towards the Crow River watershed, hints at opportunities for recreation and a connection to the natural waterways that punctuate the broader region.

About This Burtrum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burtrum, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.867465, -94.685014. 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 Burtrum and Todd County.

Detailed location data for Burtrum includes the ZIP code (56318), telephone area code (320), county seat of Todd County (Long Prairie), and school district assignment (Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 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 Burtrum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.