Chisago City Minnesota Map

About Chisago City, Minnesota

Chisago City is a locality in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,899. The population density is 122.0 people per km². Chisago City is located at 45.3736°N, 92.8899°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55013.

Chisago City unfolds with a quiet grace, its landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate work of ancient glaciers. It lies 21.8 miles east-north-east of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 63°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-east of Forest Lake. Rolling hills, softened by a generous mantle of deciduous trees, give way to the shimmering expanse of the Chisago Lakes, their waters reflecting the wide Minnesota sky. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of pine needles and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles in the lungs. Along the shoreline, weathered docks jut out like tired fingers, pointing toward the cool embrace of the water, and the gentle lap of waves provides a constant, murmured conversation. The story of Chisago City is deeply entwined with the Swedish immigrants who first sought refuge and opportunity here, their legacy still palpable in the strong community bonds and the enduring spirit of resilience. Agriculture once dominated the fields that now often give way to suburban development, but traces of that past remain in the fertile soil and the occasional weathered barn standing sentinel against the horizon. Today, the local economy hums with a blend of small businesses catering to the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the lakes for recreation, and a steady stream of residents who find a peaceful, unhurried pace of life. The distinct character of Chisago City is in its unassuming beauty, a place where the natural world and human endeavor have found a comfortable, enduring harmony.

About This Chisago City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chisago City, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.373576, -92.889938. 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 Chisago City and Chisago County.

Detailed location data for Chisago City includes the ZIP code (55013), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Chisago County (Center City), and school district assignment (Chisago Lakes 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 Chisago City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.