Waubun, MN
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- 1,247 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Waubun is a quiet small town in northwestern Minnesota's Mahnomen County, sitting right where U.S. Highway 59 meets State Highway 113. Founded as a railroad settlement in the early 1900s, the community grew up within the White Earth Reservation as a peaceful stop along the Soo Line. Today, it offers a relaxed rural pace with easy highway access to neighboring communities and nearby lakes.
The town takes its name from the Ojibwe word for dawn or morning, which feels fitting given the open skies and scenic woods surrounding the area. Residents are just a short drive south of Mahnomen for daily essentials, while Highway 113 leads east toward popular fishing lakes and miles of state forest trails. It is a welcoming, down-to-earth spot for anyone looking for simple small-town living close to the outdoors.
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