Caledonia Minnesota Map

About Caledonia, Minnesota

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.

About This Caledonia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caledonia, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.634691, -91.496808. 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.

Detailed location data for Caledonia includes the ZIP code (55921), telephone area code (218), county seat of Houston County (Caledonia), and school district assignment (Caledonia Public 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 Caledonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.