Riverland Minnesota Map

About Riverland, Minnesota

Riverland is a locality in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 239. The population density is 315.8 people per km². Riverland is located at 47.3228°N, 95.9512°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56557.

Riverland breathes the wide, open Minnesota sky, a landscape where the land gently rolls, not in dramatic peaks, but in soft, sweeping curves that invite the gaze to wander. It lies 49.4 miles north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 51°T), and is situated 1.0 miles east-north-east of Mahnomen. Fields of gold and green stretch, a patchwork quilt stitched by seasons, bordered by the darker, persistent green of aspen and birch groves. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a clean, crisp whisper, hinting at distant water and the earthy scent of loam. The White Earth River, a silver ribbon, meanders through this expanse, its presence felt more in the lushness of its banks and the occasional glint of sunlight on its surface than in any imposing roar, lending a quiet character to the very soul of Riverland. The story of Riverland is deeply entwined with the land itself and the people who have long understood its rhythms. Historically, this region was a vital part of the Ojibwe homeland, a connection that still resonates in the enduring spirit of the area. The economy of Riverland, like much of Mahnomen County, has been shaped by agriculture, with the fertile soil yielding bountiful harvests that paint the landscape with purpose. While large-scale industry is not a defining feature, a quiet industriousness prevails, evident in the local businesses and the dedication to preserving the natural heritage that makes Riverland so distinct. The slow, deliberate pace of life here allows for a deeper appreciation of the subtle beauty, from the way the light catches the dew on a summer morning to the silent flight of a hawk surveying its domain.

About This Riverland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverland, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.3228, -95.9512. 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 Riverland and Mahnomen County.

Detailed location data for Riverland includes the ZIP code (56557), telephone area code (320), county seat of Mahnomen County (Mahnomen), and school district assignment (Mahnomen 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 Riverland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.