Wendell Minnesota Map

About Wendell, Minnesota

Wendell is a locality in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 186. The population density is 68.8 people per km². Wendell is located at 46.0355°N, 96.1012°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56590.

Wendell rests in a wide expanse of prairie, where the land rolls with a subtle, patient grace under a sky that seems to stretch on forever. It lies 66.0 miles south-south-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 151°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of Elbow Lake. The fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, are the dominant feature, broken only by the occasional cluster of trees that offer a brief, welcome shade. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a constant, clean perfume that speaks of the open country. In the quiet hours, especially as dusk begins to paint the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender, a profound stillness settles, broken only by the whisper of wind through the grasses and the distant, contented lowing of cattle. The history of Wendell is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the relentless spirit of those who first settled this land. Originally a railroad town, its growth was fueled by the agricultural bounty of Grant County, with wheat and corn becoming the enduring backbone of its local economy. Farmers, their faces weathered by sun and wind, still gather at the general store, a place that feels like the heart of the village, to exchange news and discuss the ever-changing rhythm of the seasons. The unpaved side roads, softened by dust in summer and dusted with snow in winter, serve as arteries connecting Wendell to the broader agricultural landscape, a constant reminder of the essential work that sustains this quiet corner of Minnesota.

About This Wendell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wendell, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.035516, -96.101169. 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 Wendell and Grant County.

Detailed location data for Wendell includes the ZIP code (56590), telephone area code (320), county seat of Grant County (Elbow Lake), and school district assignment (West Central Area). 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 Wendell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.