Fosston Minnesota Map

About Fosston, Minnesota

Fosston is a locality in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,374. The population density is 246.2 people per km². Fosston is located at 47.5763°N, 95.7514°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56542.

Fosston rests in a broad expanse of Minnesota's fertile heartland, a landscape defined by the subtle, patient sculpting of glaciers and the relentless generosity of prairie sun. It lies 64.2 miles east-south-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 112°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-south-east of McIntosh. Here, the land rolls with a quiet dignity, a tapestry of cultivated fields stretching towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the sky. In summer, the air hums with the drone of insects and the distant thrum of agricultural machinery, a sound that becomes the town's own gentle pulse. Winters, by contrast, bring a profound stillness, the world muted under a blanket of snow, the stark beauty of bare trees against a vast, pale sky speaking of endurance. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings, seems to draw its character from this open country, its streets well-ordered, its people possessed of a straightforward resilience. The story of Fosston is inextricably tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers, the rich loam yielding bountiful harvests of wheat, corn, and soybeans. This agricultural backbone has shaped the town's economy and its very identity, fostering a spirit of hard work and community interdependence. The legacy of the early settlers, who braved the elements to carve out a life on this prairie, is palpable in the enduring structures and the deep-rooted traditions that still guide daily life. While agriculture remains paramount, Fosston has also cultivated a robust healthcare sector, its regional hospital serving as a vital hub for surrounding communities. The town’s quiet charm belies a practical, forward-looking spirit, a testament to its ability to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing currents of rural life.

About This Fosston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fosston, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.576348, -95.751415. 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 Fosston and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Fosston includes the ZIP code (56542), telephone area code (320), county seat of Polk County (Crookston), and school district assignment (Fosston Public 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 Fosston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.