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Fergus Falls Minnesota Map

Explore Fergus Falls, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fergus Falls, Minnesota

How to Use This Fergus Falls, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fergus Falls.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fergus Falls
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Otter Tail County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.283015
Longitude	-96.077558
Population	14,119
Density	379.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	56537, 56538
Area Code	320
County Seat	Fergus Falls
School District	Fergus Falls Public School District

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About Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Fergus Falls is a locality in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 14,119. The population density is 379.0 people per km². Fergus Falls is located at 46.2830°N, 96.0776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Fergus Falls is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 56537, 56538.

Fergus Falls emerges from the expansive plains of western Minnesota where the landscape unfolds in a quiet rhythm of prairie grasses and woodland patches. It lies 38.5 miles south-southwest of Detroit Lakes, MN (from Detroit Lakes, MN: bearing 197°T), and is situated 19.9 miles south of Pelican Rapids. The Otter Tail River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its currents providing a constant, fluid presence that defines the local topography. Residents often gather near the Otter Tail River Reservoir, where the stillness of the water mirrors the vast, open sky above the region. Within the immediate vicinity, the verdant expanse of George Wright Park offers a sanctuary of trees and trails that shift in color with the turning of the long, cold seasons. This inland geography demands a resilience from those who inhabit it, as the climate cycles between the intense heat of summer and the profound, silent freeze of winter.

Industrial ambition first took root in Fergus Falls when pioneers recognized the potential of the local waterways to power the early flour and lumber mills that built the regional economy. Over the decades, the focus shifted from agrarian processing to a diverse mix of manufacturing and service sectors that sustain the livelihoods of the population. The local commerce remains deeply connected to the agricultural heritage of the surrounding plains, where the labor of the harvest still influences the pace of the calendar. Civic growth has been marked by a steady commitment to infrastructure, ensuring that the legacy of the early settlers persists through functional, enduring architecture. Today, the economy of Fergus Falls functions as a vital anchor for the surrounding region, balancing the demands of modern trade with the pragmatic needs of a northern interior climate.

Cultural life in Fergus Falls finds expression in a tradition of civic engagement and a deep appreciation for the arts that persist despite the distance from large metropolitan centers. The community gathers at historic landmarks that define the town square, reflecting a character shaped by Scandinavian roots and a persistent, hardworking ethos. Notable figures such as the author Sinclair Lewis, who spent formative years here, drew inspiration from the social nuances of such interior environments. Frequent local events, ranging from seasonal festivals to community theater productions, provide a social anchor that persists even during the deepest months of the year. Fergus Falls maintains a distinct identity, one that values the quiet observation of the land and the endurance of its people through the changing light of the seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 101° E
Adams- Grotto Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 124° SE
Old Smokey Ski Hill Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 193° S
A Point in Time (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 291° W
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 1.1 mi, 106° E
Kennedy Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 263° W
Otter Tail County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 159° S
Broken Down Dam (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 078° E
Valdine State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 165° S
Orwell State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 207° SW
Orwell Lake (Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 208° SW
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.8 mi, 154° SE · 12k acres
Maplewood State Park (State Park) — 14.6 mi, 018° N
Art of the Lakes (Gallery) — 17.3 mi, 090° E
Glendalough State Park (State Park) — 18.4 mi, 081° E
Hallaway's Hill (Viewpoint) — 18.6 mi, 013° N
Wilkin County Museum (Museum) — 24.3 mi, 267° W
Roosevelt Hall (Theatre) — 27.3 mi, 161° S
Fire Museum (Museum) — 30.2 mi, 328° NW
Trowbridge Creek Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 30.4 mi, 020° N
Brandon Auditorium (Theatre) — 31.8 mi, 134° SE
ITOW Veterans Museum (Museum) — 32.2 mi, 047° NE
Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (Attraction) — 32.9 mi, 347° N
Initial Point, North Dakota South Dakota boundary (Monument) — 33.5 mi, 224° SW
Continental Divide Monument (Monument) — 37.1 mi, 064° NE
Cultural Center (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 064° NE
Finn Creek Museum (Museum) — 37.5 mi, 071° E
Detroit Lakes Sports Arena (Stadium) — 37.8 mi, 016° N
Runestone Replica (Monument) — 38.2 mi, 148° SE
Young at Art Co (Gallery) — 38.5 mi, 016° N

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