Moorhead Minnesota Map
Moorhead, 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 Moorhead, Clay County.
Interactive Map of Moorhead, Minnesota
| City | Moorhead |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Clay |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.873852 |
| Longitude | -96.767581 |
| Population | 45,036 |
| Density | 774.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead is a locality in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 45,036. The population density is 774.6 people per km². Moorhead is located at 46.8739°N, 96.7676°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56560.
Moorhead rests on the broad, level plains of the Red River Valley, a landscape defined by the immense, fertile soil that stretches to horizons so vast they seem to swallow the sky whole. It lies 1.1 miles east-south-east of Fargo, ND (from Fargo, ND: bearing 102°T), and is situated 6.3 miles east of West Fargo. Here, the land lies open, a testament to the glacial lake that once covered this territory, leaving behind a flatness that allows the wind to sweep unimpeded, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant rain. The Red River itself, a patient artery, meanders near the city’s edge, its banks often softened by tall grasses and the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze. The light, especially at dusk, can transform the flat expanse into a canvas of subtle golds and purples, a quiet, lingering beauty that settles over Moorhead like a soft blanket. The history of Moorhead is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Red River Valley, a place where farming has long been the bedrock of its economy, drawing settlers who sought to tame this rich earth. The city has grown as a vital hub for this agricultural enterprise, processing and distributing the grain and crops that are the lifeblood of the region. Across the river, its larger sister city, Fargo, North Dakota, often draws the eye, but Moorhead holds its own distinct character, a quieter, more reflective presence. It is home to Concordia College, a liberal arts institution that adds a scholarly hum to the city's rhythm, and its downtown retains a sense of enduring solidity, with brick buildings that have witnessed generations of commerce and community life unfold beneath their stoic facades.
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About This Moorhead Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Moorhead, 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 Moorhead and Clay County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Moorhead 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 Moorhead 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. |
