Cambridge Minnesota Map

About Cambridge, Minnesota

Cambridge is a locality in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 10,307. The population density is 515.8 people per km². Cambridge is located at 45.5727°N, 93.2244°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55008.

Cambridge sits in the soft green folds of Isanti County, where the land begins to roll after the flatter expanses of the east. It lies 23.7 miles north of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 8°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north of Isanti. Elm and oak trees, sturdy and familiar, line the roads that trace through the landscape, their branches reaching out like patient hands. The Rum River, a ribbon of brown water, glints and murmurs its way through the territory, carrying with it the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants low, casting long shadows that stretch across fields of corn and soybeans, painting the world in hues of amber and gold. The air here often carries a crispness, a hint of the coming seasons, even in the height of summer, a subtle reminder of the northern latitude. The founding of Cambridge, like many settlements in this part of Minnesota, was tied to the rich soil and the promise of agriculture. For generations, farming has been the backbone of the local economy, with crops like corn, soybeans, and hay dominating the landscape. The presence of the Rum River has also shaped Cambridge, providing water for irrigation and, in earlier times, powering mills that were crucial to the early growth of the community. While agriculture remains important, the town has also seen a diversification of its economy, with small businesses and services catering to the surrounding rural population. There’s a quiet hum to life in Cambridge, a steady rhythm that speaks of hard work and a deep connection to the land, a place where the past is not so much forgotten as it is simply lived alongside.

About This Cambridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambridge, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.572741, -93.224392. 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 Cambridge and Isanti County.

Detailed location data for Cambridge includes the ZIP code (55008), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Isanti County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Cambridge-Isanti 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 Cambridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.