Red Lake Minnesota Map

About Red Lake, Minnesota

Red Lake is a locality in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,481. The population density is 114.6 people per km². Red Lake is located at 47.8763°N, 95.0169°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56671.

Red Lake spreads wide, a vast expanse of water reflecting a sky often bruised with the coming of evening storms. It lies 93.4 miles east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 91°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west of Redby. The shoreline, a shifting mosaic of sand, gravel, and the occasional weathered driftwood, gives way to the deep, dark embrace of the lake, its surface ruffled by a persistent breeze that carries the scent of pine and damp earth. Beyond the immediate reach of the water, stands of balsam fir and white spruce rise, their needles a dense, verdant carpet that muffles sound and lends a hushed reverence to the landscape. The air here, particularly in the lingering twilight, feels cool and clean, a balm against the heat of a Minnesota summer, and the silence, broken only by the cry of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures, is profound. This is a place deeply entwined with the Ojibwe people, whose ancestral homeland encompasses Red Lake and the surrounding territories, a heritage that imbues the very soil with a profound sense of continuity and resilience. The economy, historically tied to the bountiful resources of the land and water, continues to draw strength from the lake's fisheries, supplemented by forestry and a growing tourism sector that seeks the natural beauty and cultural richness Red Lake offers. The Red Lake Nation governs itself with fierce independence, maintaining traditions and fostering a vibrant community. Visitors often speak of the quiet dignity of the people and the unshakeable connection they have to this ancient landscape.

About This Red Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.876346, -95.01694. 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 Red Lake and Beltrami County.

Detailed location data for Red Lake includes the ZIP code (56671), telephone area code (320), county seat of Beltrami County (Bemidji), and school district assignment (Red Lake Public School District). 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 Red Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.