Middle River Minnesota Map

About Middle River, Minnesota

Middle River is a locality in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 319. The population density is 218.2 people per km². Middle River is located at 48.4341°N, 96.1642°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56737.

Middle River lies under a vast, often dramatic sky, its landscape a testament to the patient work of glaciers and wind. It lies 53.3 miles north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 48°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south of Greenbush. The terrain here is gently rolling, a mosaic of fertile agricultural fields that stretch to the horizon, interrupted by stands of aspen and birch that catch the sun in a shimmering display. Creeks and ditches, often fringed with cattails and willow, thread their way across the land, feeding the larger waterway from which Middle River takes its name. The air, especially on a crisp autumn morning, carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of abundance and the enduring cycles of nature. The story of Middle River is one of hardy settlers who found sustenance in this fertile prairie soil, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the seasons and the demands of farming. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, marking the centers of commerce. Local traditions are woven into the fabric of everyday life, a quiet pride in the land and the enduring spirit of its people. While not a place of grand monuments, the simple beauty of the landscape and the steadfast character of its residents form the true landmarks of Middle River.

About This Middle River Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middle River, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.434139, -96.164189. 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 Middle River and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Middle River includes the ZIP code (56737), telephone area code (320), county seat of Marshall County (Warren), and school district assignment (Greenbush-Middle River 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 Middle River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.