Ortonville Minnesota Map

About Ortonville, Minnesota

Ortonville is a locality in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,028. The population density is 181.2 people per km². Ortonville is located at 45.3047°N, 96.4448°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56278.

Ortonville rests on the western edge of Big Stone Lake, a long, slender body of water that carves a significant presence into the prairie landscape. It lies 99.7 miles east of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 96°T), and is situated 1.3 miles north-east of Big Stone City. The land here rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible sweep, giving way to expansive fields that stretch towards horizons often softened by the hazy gold of late afternoon sun. Willow trees, their branches trailing like green lace, line the lake's edge, offering a dappled shade to the sandy shores where dragonflies hover, their wings catching the light in fleeting glints. The air carries the clean, earthy scent of cultivated soil mingled with the fainter, mineral tang of the lake itself, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. The history of Ortonville is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding countryside and the vital artery of Big Stone Lake. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life connected to the water, established a community that has long relied on farming and the commerce that flows along the lake. In seasons past, the waters supported a modest fishing industry, and today, the lake remains a cherished draw for recreation, its shores dotted with cottages and boat launches that hum with activity during warmer months. The town itself maintains a quiet dignity, its main street a collection of sturdy brick buildings that whisper of generations who have lived, worked, and built their lives in this corner of the prairie.

About This Ortonville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ortonville, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.304687, -96.444779. 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 Ortonville and Big Stone County.

Detailed location data for Ortonville includes the ZIP code (56278), telephone area code (320), county seat of Big Stone County (Ortonville), and school district assignment (Ortonville 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 Ortonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.