Brownton Minnesota Map

About Brownton, Minnesota

Brownton is a locality in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 546. The population density is 509.7 people per km². Brownton is located at 44.7319°N, 94.3503°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55312.

Brownton rests under a sky that often seems to stretch further than the eye can follow, a vast canvas of blues and grays that shift with the passing clouds. It lies 36.9 miles west of Chaska, MN (from Chaska, MN: bearing 264°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Stewart. The land here, gently rolling, is a patchwork of fields, primarily corn and soybeans, their green stalks growing tall in the summer sun, eventually turning to a sea of gold and russet as autumn approaches. Roads, straight as an arrow for miles, cut through this agricultural expanse, connecting farmsteads and leading to the quiet heart of Brownton. The air, especially in the early morning or late evening, carries the clean scent of turned earth and the subtle sweetness of ripening grain, a perfume unique to this part of McLeod County. The history of Brownton is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the immigrant spirit that shaped its beginnings, with Scandinavian settlers forming a significant part of its early population. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, a tradition that continues to define the character of the area, with family farms still operating alongside larger operations. While not a hub of industry, Brownton maintains a steady pulse, supporting local businesses that serve the surrounding rural communities. The absence of grand monuments or sprawling attractions is part of its charm; life here unfolds at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, offering a profound sense of continuity.

About This Brownton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brownton, 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 Brownton and McLeod County.

Detailed location data for Brownton includes the ZIP code (55312), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of McLeod County (Glencoe), and school district assignment (Glencoe-Silver Lake 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 Brownton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.