Blue Earth Minnesota Map

About Blue Earth, Minnesota

Blue Earth is a locality in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,165. The population density is 368.8 people per km². Blue Earth is located at 43.6375°N, 94.1022°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56013.

Blue Earth unfolds across a broad, open plain, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the meandering paths of ancient rivers. It lies 36.7 miles south of Mankato, MN (from Mankato, MN: bearing 188°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-east of Winnebago. Here, the sky feels vast, a boundless canvas where clouds drift like slow ships, their shadows painting fleeting patterns on fields of corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon. The air, especially in late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy sweetness, a blend of sun-baked soil and the distant murmur of agricultural life. The town itself, a collection of sturdy, practical buildings, seems to settle comfortably into the land, its streets laid out with a straightforward logic that mirrors the predictable cycles of the seasons. The history of Blue Earth is intrinsically tied to the fertile ground it occupies, a rich agricultural heritage that continues to define its economy. The town grew alongside the railroads that brought settlers and their dreams to this part of southern Minnesota, a hub for the surrounding farms. It’s a place where the larger-than-life statue of the Jolly Green Giant, a whimsical monument to the region’s bountiful produce, stands as a beacon of local pride and a nod to a bygone era of advertising. While farming remains its bedrock, Blue Earth also harbors a quiet resilience, a community that understands the value of hard work and the simple, enduring beauty of the prairie landscape.

About This Blue Earth Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Blue Earth, 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 Blue Earth and Faribault County.

Detailed location data for Blue Earth includes the ZIP code (56013), telephone area code (320), county seat of Faribault County (Blue Earth), and school district assignment (Blue Earth Area Public Schools). 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 Blue Earth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.