Birchwood Minnesota Map

About Birchwood, Minnesota

Birchwood is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 863. Birchwood is located at 45.0611°N, 92.9760°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55090.

Birchwood unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the ancient breath of glaciers, where the land rises and falls with a gentle, rolling grace towards the shimmering expanse of White Bear Lake. It lies 6.8 miles north of Oakdale, MN (from Oakdale, MN: bearing 355°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-east of St. Paul. Tall oaks and maples, their branches reaching like welcoming arms, create a verdant canopy that softens the bright Minnesota sun, casting dappled shadows on winding country roads. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding woodlands and the fertile soil. The character of Birchwood is one of quiet contentment, a place where the pace of life allows for the observation of small wonders, like the sudden flash of a cardinal through the undergrowth or the slow drift of clouds across a vast, blue sky. Historically, this area was shaped by the hardy spirit of early settlers drawn to its natural beauty and abundant resources. The agricultural roots run deep, with fields that once yielded bountiful harvests now often giving way to residential developments that retain a sense of spaciousness. The proximity to White Bear Lake has always been a defining feature, fostering a local economy that once thrived on fishing and recreation, and still draws visitors to its shores. While Birchwood has grown, it has managed to preserve a distinct local character, a blend of established families and new residents drawn by the promise of peaceful living within reach of urban amenities, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of its lakeside setting and wooded enclaves.

About This Birchwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Birchwood, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.061077, -92.976049. 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 Birchwood and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Birchwood includes the ZIP code (55110), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment. 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 Birchwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.