Caledonia, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Caledonia, Houston County.
| City | Caledonia |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Houston |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.634691 |
| Longitude | -91.496808 |
| Population | 2,820 |
| Density | 386.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Caledonia is a locality in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,820. The population density is 386.2 people per km². Caledonia is located at 43.6347°N, 91.4968°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55921.
Caledonia emerges from the undulating hills of southeastern Minnesota, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, verdant breath. It lies 17.3 miles south-west of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 228°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-east of Spring Grove. The landscape here is a masterpiece of glacial sculpting, a rolling tableau of fertile valleys and abrupt bluffs, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald fields and dense woodlands. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, almost crystalline quality, hinting at the coming coolness of evening and lending a particular clarity to the distant, hazy outlines of the surrounding bluffs. The streets of Caledonia possess a gentle, unhurried character, lined with buildings that speak of a long, grounded history, their facades weathered by seasons and the steady passage of time. This corner of Houston County has long been shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and a deep connection to the land. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of a new beginning, established Caledonia as a hub for the surrounding farms, a place where goods were traded and communities flourished. The local economy, while diversified over the years, still bears the indelible imprint of its agricultural roots, with the amber waves of grain and the verdant pastures forming a constant, reassuring backdrop. The presence of the Root River, though not directly within the town's immediate embrace, influences the broader character of the region, its watershed contributing to the lushness that defines Caledonia's surroundings. The town retains a palpable sense of its heritage, a quiet pride in its enduring spirit and its ability to thrive amidst the enduring beauty of its natural setting.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Caledonia, 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 Caledonia and Houston County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Caledonia is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Caledonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |