Ogema Minnesota Map

About Ogema, Minnesota

Ogema is a locality in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 257. The population density is 77.6 people per km². Ogema is located at 47.1027°N, 95.9250°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56569.

Ogema lies beneath a sky that stretches wide and blue, a quiet settlement carved into the rolling terrain of Becker County. It lies 42.7 miles east-north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 68°T), and is situated 3.9 miles west of White Earth. Here, the land is a gentle swell of green fields in summer, turning to muted golds and browns as autumn settles in, often dusted with the first whisper of snow before the true cold arrives. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that speaks of fertile soil and the distant promise of a good harvest. The character of Ogema is one of quiet resilience, a place where the horizon feels perpetually close, and the sounds of life are often the rustle of wind through tall grasses or the distant hum of farm machinery. The history of Ogema is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, where settlers once looked to the fertile ground and the abundant waterways for their livelihood. The economy has long been rooted in farming, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the landscape, and a persistent connection to the land that shaped its founding families. While the days of widespread logging may have faded, the echoes of that industry can still be felt in the sturdy, practical architecture of the buildings and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. There’s a distinct, unhurried rhythm to daily life in Ogema, a sense that time moves at its own pace, dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythms of the earth.

About This Ogema Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ogema, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.102738, -95.925045. 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 Ogema and Becker County.

Detailed location data for Ogema includes the ZIP code (56569), telephone area code (320), county seat of Becker County (Detroit Lakes), and school district assignment (Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public 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 Ogema is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.