Clearwater Minnesota Map

About Clearwater, Minnesota

Clearwater is a locality in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,970. The population density is 411.3 people per km². Clearwater is located at 45.4194°N, 94.0489°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55320.

Clearwater, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape where the earth gently rises and falls, a subtle topography that hints at the ancient glacial forces that shaped it. It lies 11.2 miles south-south-east of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-north-west of Becker. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted in hues of soft blues and bruised purples during the twilight hours, casting a diffused, almost ethereal glow over the patchwork of cultivated fields and scattered stands of deciduous trees. Creeks and small rivers, their waters reflecting the surrounding greenery and the wide expanse above, meander through the terrain, their quiet persistence a constant murmur in the otherwise still air. The air itself carries the scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a clean, honest fragrance that speaks of the land’s enduring fertility. The history of Clearwater is rooted in the rich agricultural heritage of Wright County, a legacy that continues to define its local economy, with corn and soybean fields stretching across much of the surrounding land. The presence of the eponymous Clearwater River, a tributary of the Mississippi, has long been a vital artery, influencing early settlement and providing a source of sustenance and transportation. While no grand historical monuments dominate the skyline, the quiet persistence of family farms and the modest, well-maintained structures of the village speak to generations of hard work and a deep connection to the land. The rhythm of life in Clearwater is one of measured seasons, punctuated by the activities of planting and harvest, a steady cadence that has sustained its character and its people for generations.

About This Clearwater Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clearwater, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.41941, -94.048872. 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 Clearwater and Wright County.

Detailed location data for Clearwater includes the ZIP code (55320), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Wright County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (St. Cloud 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 Clearwater is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.