Vining Minnesota Map

About Vining, Minnesota

Vining is a locality in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 86. The population density is 29.5 people per km². Vining is located at 46.2630°N, 95.5370°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56588.

Vining rests on land shaped by ancient waters, a quiet settlement where rolling farmland meets the gentle embrace of Otter Tail County's many lakes. It lies 72.1 miles south-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 125°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-west of Henning. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer rain, and the sky at dusk often bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the broad horizon. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards distant tree lines, their textures shifting with the breeze, while the glint of water, a constant companion, promises cool respite and the murmur of life unseen beneath the surface. The roads, often lined with generous ditches blooming with wildflowers in their season, lead you through a landscape that feels both enduring and alive, a place where the land itself seems to breathe. The roots of Vining are entwined with the broader story of settlement in this part of Minnesota, a place that drew its early sustenance from the rich soil and the abundant natural resources. Lumber mills once hummed with activity, their sawdust carried on the wind, and the arrival of the railroad solidified its place as a hub for agricultural trade, connecting the bounty of the fields to markets far and wide. Though the landscape has evolved, the spirit of the pioneers, those who first coaxed a living from this terrain, still echoes in the resilience of its people and the enduring connection to the land. Today, the economy of Vining is largely agricultural, a continuation of its heritage, and the nearby lakes, a source of both beauty and recreation, draw visitors who appreciate the unhurried pace and the genuine warmth of this Otter Tail County locality.

About This Vining Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vining, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.263017, -95.536986. 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 Vining and Otter Tail County.

Detailed location data for Vining includes the ZIP code (56588), telephone area code (320), county seat of Otter Tail County (Fergus Falls), and school district assignment (Henning 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 Vining is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.