Brimson Minnesota Map

About Brimson, Minnesota

Brimson is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Brimson is located at 47.2766°N, 91.8671°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55602.

Brimson rests on a broad, gently sloping plateau, a landscape etched by the slow, patient work of glaciers. It lies 35.9 miles north-north-east of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 18°T), and is situated 19.8 miles north-north-west of Two Harbors. The land here is a tapestry of mixed hardwoods and evergreens, their canopies a deep, resonant green that softens the sharp angles of the terrain. Beneath, the earth is a rich, dark loam, often damp, breathing the cool, clean scent of pine needles and decaying leaves, particularly after a rain. Small, clear streams, their beds lined with smooth, grey stones, meander through the woods, their quiet murmur a constant, subtle soundtrack to the stillness. The sky above Brimson is vast, often painted with dramatic cloud formations, and in the late afternoon, sunlight filters through the trees in long, golden shafts, illuminating patches of moss and fern with an almost sacred glow. The history of Brimson is tied to the resourcefulness of those who first settled this land. Logging was the lifeblood for many years, the forests yielding timber that built homes and fueled industries far beyond these woods. Evidence of this past can still be glimpsed in the weathered barns and the ghost of old logging roads that crisscross the surrounding countryside. While the heavy industry has largely receded, a quiet agricultural spirit persists; small farms dot the landscape, their fields of hay and pasture adding a patchwork of softer colors to the verdant surroundings. The local economy now relies on a mix of these smaller agricultural endeavors, alongside a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking a respite from busier places, their presence a gentle ripple on the unhurried rhythm of Brimson.

About This Brimson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brimson, 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 Brimson and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Brimson includes the ZIP code (55602), telephone area code (218), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), 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 Brimson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.