Mahnomen Minnesota Map

About Mahnomen, Minnesota

Mahnomen is a locality in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,049. The population density is 407.1 people per km². Mahnomen is located at 47.3152°N, 95.9687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56557.

Mahnomen rests under a sky that often stretches, a vast, luminous blue, over a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and wind. It lies 48.4 miles north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 51°T), and is situated 14.1 miles east-north-east of Twin Valley. The land here is a patchwork quilt of agricultural fields, their greens and golds shifting with the seasons, interrupted by the darker, more somber hues of deciduous woodlands. Small streams, like silver threads, meander through the terrain, feeding into the larger White Earth River, a vital artery that whispers secrets of the land to those who listen. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent of damp earth and growing things, a testament to the fertile soil that defines this place. The quietude is profound, broken only by the distant hum of machinery or the call of a bird, a stillness that settles deep within the bones. The history of Mahnomen is inextricably linked to the Ojibwe people, whose ancestral lands this once was, and whose presence continues to imbue the area with a rich cultural heritage. The White Earth Indian Reservation, a significant portion of which lies within Mahnomen County, is a constant reminder of this enduring legacy, shaping the community's identity and traditions. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of sugar beets and grains, now sees a diversification, with small businesses and services supporting the residents. The annual Mahnomen County Fair, a beloved tradition, brings the community together, a vibrant celebration of local produce, crafts, and the simple joys of rural life, where the laughter of children echoes under the wide, open sky.

About This Mahnomen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mahnomen, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.315239, -95.968654. 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 Mahnomen and Mahnomen County.

Detailed location data for Mahnomen includes the ZIP code (56557), telephone area code (320), county seat of Mahnomen County (Mahnomen), and school district assignment (St. Louis County 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 Mahnomen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.