New York Mills Minnesota Map

About New York Mills, Minnesota

New York Mills is a locality in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,294. The population density is 343.9 people per km². New York Mills is located at 46.5180°N, 95.3761°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. New York Mills is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56567.

New York Mills occupies a quiet expanse of the northern plains where the air carries a crisp, lingering chill that suggests the proximity of the deep woods. It lies 30.4 miles southeast of Detroit Lakes, MN (from Detroit Lakes, MN: bearing 133°T), and is situated 12.6 miles west-northwest of Wadena. Gentle undulations of farmland stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by the silent, shimmering presence of Windy Lake just a mile to the west. A mile further, the terrain transitions into the dense, green refuge of the Windy Lake State Wildlife Management Area, where the light at dusk filters through the canopy in long, amber needles. Nearby, the water of Finn Creek cuts a modest, winding path through the soil, offering a steady, rhythmic pulse to a landscape defined by its inland isolation and the vast, unobstructed sky that marks every change in the season.

New York Mills retains a distinct cultural resonance, shaped by the industrious spirit of settlers who sought a home in this inland territory. The local economy draws its strength from the legacy of craftsmanship and the soil, maintaining a pace that honors the traditions of its founding generations. Residents gather where the history of the region is etched into the very architecture of the main street, reflecting a blend of heritage that persists despite the shifting tides of modern commerce. Far to the south, the distant silhouette of Mount Nebo serves as a solitary landmark on the edge of vision, while the daily life of New York Mills continues with a quiet, persistent gravity, anchored by the cycles of the harvest and the enduring character of its people.

About This New York Mills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New York Mills, Minnesota. Coordinates: 46.518016, -95.376146. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for New York Mills includes the ZIP code (56567), telephone area code (320), county seat of Otter Tail County (Fergus Falls), and school district assignment (New York Mills Public School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.