Angle Inlet Minnesota Map

About Angle Inlet, Minnesota

Angle Inlet is a locality in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, United States. The population density is 13.9 people per km². Angle Inlet is located at 49.3453°N, 95.0627°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56711.

Angle Inlet lies at the very northernmost tip of Minnesota, a place where the vast expanse of Lake of the Woods embraces a sliver of land reaching into Canadian waters. It lies 133.1 miles north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 42°T), and is situated 32.5 miles north-north-east of Warroad. This is a landscape sculpted by water and ice, a labyrinth of bays, islands, and peninsulas where dense boreal forest crowds the shoreline, giving way to the shimmering, boundless blue of the lake. The air here carries a crisp, wild scent, a blend of pine needles, damp earth, and the invigorating breath of open water, a constant reminder of the untamed nature that defines Angle Inlet. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, paints the water in a thousand shades of grey and silver, a muted beauty that feels ancient and profound. The history of Angle Inlet is as intricate as its geography, a story tied deeply to the fur trade and the relentless pursuit of natural resources. For centuries, this remote outpost served as a vital artery for trappers and traders, its isolation fostering a hardy, self-reliant spirit among its inhabitants. Today, the local economy still leans heavily on the bounty of Lake of the Woods, with fishing and tourism forming the bedrock of life. The distinct character of Angle Inlet is born from this dependence, a quiet understanding between people and the powerful, often unpredictable, forces of nature. It is a place where the passage of time feels measured not by clocks, but by the changing seasons and the steady rhythm of the lake.

About This Angle Inlet Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Angle Inlet, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Angle Inlet and Lake of the Woods County.

Detailed location data for Angle Inlet includes the ZIP code (56711), telephone area code (320), county seat of Lake of the Woods County (Baudette), and school district assignment (Warroad 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 Angle Inlet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.