Newfolden Minnesota Map

About Newfolden, Minnesota

Newfolden is a locality in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 332. The population density is 177.9 people per km². Newfolden is located at 48.3555°N, 96.3300°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56738.

Newfolden, Minnesota, lies under a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath, a place where the land unfurls in broad, sun-drenched plains that roll towards horizons so distant they blur into the atmospheric haze. It lies 44.0 miles north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 47°T), and is situated 17.7 miles north-north-west of Thief River Falls. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, is the bedrock of existence, a testament to the relentless work of wind and water over millennia, shaping the gentle swells that define the landscape. In the quiet hum of summer afternoons, the air thrums with the insistent buzz of insects and the rustle of tall grasses, a subtle symphony played out across fields of amber grain and the emerald green of burgeoning crops. Evenings bring a hushed reverence as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of rose and gold, casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch and distort across the open country. The story of Newfolden is etched into the very patterns of agriculture that have sustained it for generations, a legacy passed down from hardy pioneers who saw potential in this fertile expanse. The local economy, intrinsically tied to the bounty of the earth, thrives on the cultivation of wheat, corn, and soybeans, a dependable rhythm of planting and harvest that dictates the pulse of life. This agricultural bedrock has fostered a spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land, a characteristic that defines the people of Newfolden. While not marked by grand monuments, the enduring presence of family farms, the steadfast grain elevators standing sentinel against the prairie sky, and the quiet camaraderie found in its community gathering spaces, all speak to a history of perseverance and a distinctive, unpretentious character.

About This Newfolden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newfolden, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.355529, -96.330037. 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 Newfolden and Marshall County.

Detailed location data for Newfolden includes the ZIP code (56738), telephone area code (320), county seat of Marshall County (Warren), and school district assignment (Marshall County Central Schools). 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 Newfolden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.