Ottertail
A community guide to Ottertail in Minnesota, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 602 residents
- Region
- Minnesota
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 46.4255, -95.5573
Community and amenities
Ottertail offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Minnesota: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Ottertail's residents. Visitors passing through Ottertail encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Ottertail is temperate, with marked seasonal variation between summer and winter, reflecting its location at latitude 46.43 within los Estados Unidos. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Ottertail experience. Visitors planning a trip to Ottertail should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
History
The history of Ottertail is bound up with the broader story of Minnesota. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across los Estados Unidos, Ottertail has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Ottertail sits at approximate coordinates 46.4255 latitude and -95.5573 longitude within Minnesota. The terrain and natural features around Ottertail reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Minnesota road network providing the principal routes in and out.