Federal Dam Minnesota Map
Federal Dam, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Federal Dam, Cass County.
Interactive Map of Federal Dam, Minnesota
| City | Federal Dam |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Cass |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.245233 |
| Longitude | -94.211074 |
| Population | 142 |
| Density | 25.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Federal Dam, Minnesota
Federal Dam is a locality in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 142. The population density is 25.7 people per km². Federal Dam is located at 47.2452°N, 94.2111°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56641.
Federal Dam rests at the edge of a vast northern Minnesota wilderness, where the dense pine forests begin to recede, giving way to the shimmering expanse of Leech Lake. It lies 104.1 miles west-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 289°T), and is situated 27.7 miles west of Cohasset. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of balsam and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wild country that presses in from all sides. Sunlight filters through the towering trees, dappling the quiet roads and the few scattered homes with a muted, green-gold light. The land itself is a mosaic of shallow lakes, meandering streams, and low, rounded hills, a landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and patiently worn by time. It’s a place where the sky feels immense, especially at dusk when the colors bleed across the horizon, a slow, deliberate spectacle that draws the eye and stills the mind. The history of Federal Dam is intrinsically linked to the waters that surround it, particularly the flow of the Mississippi River, which begins its long journey northward from this very region. The dam itself, a vital piece of infrastructure, once controlled the flow of logs from the surrounding forests to the sawmills downstream, a bustling industry that defined the early economy of Federal Dam. Today, that logging heritage has softened, replaced by a quieter reliance on tourism and the enduring allure of the lake for fishing and recreation. The character of Federal Dam is one of resilient independence, a community that has adapted to the changing tides of industry while holding fast to the wild beauty of its northern setting. The gentle lapping of water against the shore, a sound that can be heard from many points in Federal Dam, serves as a constant, soothing soundtrack to life here.
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About This Federal Dam Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Federal Dam, 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 Federal Dam and Cass County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Federal Dam is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Federal Dam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
