Carlton Minnesota Map

About Carlton, Minnesota

Carlton is a locality in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 875. The population density is 90.4 people per km². Carlton is located at 46.6638°N, 92.4249°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55718.

Carlton lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills of northeastern Minnesota, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and now softened by time and persistent greenery. It lies 15.7 miles west-south-west of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 256°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-south-east of Cloquet. The St. Louis River, a broad, patient artery, meanders nearby, its banks fringed with the resilient birch and pine that define the region's character. Here, the air carries the crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially in the quiet hours of dawn when a pearly light washes over the land, blurring the edges of the world. The terrain, a mosaic of wooded slopes and open meadows, invites a slower pace, a contemplative regard for the natural world that presses in from all sides, a constant, quiet presence. The story of Carlton is interwoven with the enduring spirit of the logging and railroad industries that once pulsed through its veins, leaving behind a legacy etched in the very soil. The town's founding was tied to the relentless drive to harness the bounty of the surrounding forests, a history still palpable in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that dots the landscape. Today, while the roar of the sawmill may have faded, the local economy finds its footing in agriculture and a growing appreciation for the outdoor recreation the area offers, drawing visitors to explore its trails and waterways. Carlton stands as a testament to resilience, a place where the echoes of its industrial past harmonize with the quiet hum of contemporary life, each season painting the familiar hills with a fresh, vibrant palette.

About This Carlton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carlton, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.663832, -92.424914. 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 Carlton and Carlton County.

Detailed location data for Carlton includes the ZIP code (55718), telephone area code (218), county seat of Carlton County (Carlton), and school district assignment (Carlton 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 Carlton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.