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Thief River Falls Minnesota Map

Explore Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Thief River Falls, Minnesota

How to Use This Thief River Falls, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Thief River Falls.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Thief River Falls
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Pennington County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	48.119135
Longitude	-96.181147
Population	8,749
Density	570.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	56701
Area Code	320
County Seat	Thief River Falls
School District	Thief River Falls School District

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About Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls is a locality in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,749. The population density is 570.2 people per km². Thief River Falls is located at 48.1191°N, 96.1811°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Thief River Falls is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56701.

Thief River Falls expands across a flat, expansive horizon where the Red Lake River carves a deliberate path through the fertile soil. It lies 41.6 miles east-northeast of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 71°T), and is situated 31.0 miles northeast of Crookston. The landscape surrounding Thief River Falls remains defined by the open prairie and the quiet, persistent growth of the North Woods. During the long, deep winters, the air turns sharp and crystalline, holding a stillness that settles over the fields like a heavy wool blanket. Residents often gather at Floyd Olson Park to observe the seasonal changes, where the trees lean inward toward the riverbank. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters might travel sixteen miles to find the Headquarters Pool, a quiet place where the sky mirrors the dark, undisturbed surface.

Agriculture and manufacturing have long served as the backbone of the local economy, shaping the rhythm of daily life in Thief River Falls. The industrious spirit of the region is tied to the production of snowmobiles and specialized machinery, industries that have sustained the population for generations. This economic identity is rooted in a history of settlers who navigated the river systems to establish a permanent presence in the north. The work here is steady and deliberate, echoing the mechanical precision required to thrive in a climate that demands resilience. As the seasons shift, the local output reflects a constant commitment to innovation and the practical application of regional ingenuity.

Cultural life in Thief River Falls draws from a heritage of Scandinavian and Ojibwe influences, creating a community defined by quiet endurance and hospitality. The town serves as a gathering point for those who value the steady pace of the plains and the honest labor of the mid-continent. People here often speak of the legendary winters with a stoic pride, recognizing that surviving the deep cold builds a unique social fiber. While the region is modest, it has seen individuals like the legendary hockey player Neal Broten, who grew up within the local orbit and eventually found success on the national stage. Life here moves with the sun, leaving space for the quiet contemplation that only a vast, open landscape can provide.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lb Hartz Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 188° S
Oakland Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 178° S
Jacksnipe State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 133° SE
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 7.3 mi, 135° SE
Elm Lake State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 032° NE
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.4 mi, 027° NE · 124k acres
Holt Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 12.0 mi, 358° N
Viking Farmer Museam (Museum) — 12.4 mi, 304° NW
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 18.6 mi, 027° NE · 5,094 acres
Old Crossing Memorial Park Historical Marker (Monument) — 20.7 mi, 213° SW
Goose Capitol of Minnesota Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 21.8 mi, 002° N
Veteran War Memorial (Monument) — 21.8 mi, 002° N
Old Mill State Park (State Park) — 24.1 mi, 313° NW
Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.5 mi, 187° S · 46k acres
Sweetlight Gallery (Gallery) — 30.9 mi, 220° SW
Karlstad Pavilion (Theatre) — 35.2 mi, 334° NW
Heritage Village (Museum) — 40.5 mi, 253° W
Community Art Center (Arts Centre) — 40.8 mi, 130° SE
River Cinema 15 (Cinema) — 41.2 mi, 252° W
Empire Theatre (Theatre) — 41.6 mi, 251° W
Leonard Hall Geology Museum (Museum) — 43.3 mi, 252° W
Beltrami Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 45.3 mi, 040° NE · 174k acres
Kittson County Historical Museum (Museum) — 47.9 mi, 333° NW
Roseau County Museum (Museum) — 53.8 mi, 021° N
Till Hill (Viewpoint) — 62.1 mi, 259° W

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