Farwell Minnesota Map

About Farwell, Minnesota

Farwell is a locality in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 43. The population density is 44.2 people per km². Farwell is located at 45.7522°N, 95.6173°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56327.

Farwell rests in a landscape of gentle, sweeping curves, where the cultivated fields of Pope County stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of long, warm days. It lies 71.5 miles west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 281°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east-south-east of Hoffman. The terrain here is a study in the subtle artistry of glacial retreat, a land shaped by ancient waters that left behind a rich, dark soil and shallow depressions that, after a good rain, can gather enough water to mirror the vast, ever-changing sky. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the whisper of ripening grain. The character of Farwell is as unpretentious as its setting, a quiet collection of buildings that seem to absorb the immensity of the surrounding prairie. The history of Farwell is intrinsically linked to the agricultural heartbeat of this region, a testament to the resilience and hard work of generations who coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. Originally settled by those drawn to the promise of open land for farming, its economy has long been anchored by the cultivation of crops like corn and soybeans, their verdant rows marching in disciplined ranks across the countryside. While large-scale industry is absent, the local economy thrives on the interconnectedness of farming, the machinery dealerships that service it, and the grain elevators that stand as stoic sentinels along the railway lines, their silos reaching upwards as if in silent prayer for a bountiful harvest. The rhythm of life in Farwell is dictated by the seasons, a predictable ebb and flow that has shaped its enduring character.

About This Farwell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farwell, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.752182, -95.617268. 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 Farwell and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Farwell includes the ZIP code (56327), telephone area code (320), county seat of Pope County (Glenwood), and school district assignment (Minnewaska 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 Farwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.