Explore Cloquet, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cloquet, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cloquet.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Cloquet |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Carlton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.72507 |
| Longitude | -92.50133 |
| Population | 12,568 |
| Density | 137.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55720 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| County Seat | Carlton |
| School District | Cloquet Public School District |
Cloquet rises from the rugged landscape where the Saint Louis River carves a persistent path through the dense, northern woodland. It lies 12.0 miles west-southwest of Hermantown, MN (from Hermantown, MN: bearing 241°T), and is situated 17.2 miles west-southwest of Duluth. The terrain surrounding Cloquet is defined by a resilient, inland topography that favors deep pine shadows and the sharp, clean bite of winter air. Four miles from the quiet stillness of Thomson Reservoir, the earth shifts into a series of modest elevations that offer a stark, clear perspective of the horizon. Residents often find that the golden light of late afternoon catches the river currents, turning the water into a ribbon of hammered silver against the dark forest floor. Even in the height of summer, the influence of the northern latitude remains, keeping the atmosphere brisk and the spirit of the woods ever-present in the local temperament.
Cloquet grew from the industrious ambition of early timber pioneers who recognized the value of the surrounding white pines and the potential for water-powered milling. This heritage of labor shaped the local economy, which transitioned over decades from raw logging into a sophisticated center for paper production and specialized manufacturing. The steady hum of industry continues to define the rhythm of the workweek, maintaining a focus on craftsmanship and the tangible output of fiber products. While the regional economy has evolved to embrace broader trade, the identity of Cloquet remains anchored to the strength of its workers and the legacy of its mills. This dedication to production creates a grounded, practical outlook that values reliability above the fleeting trends of more distant, urban centers.
Cloquet holds a distinct cultural character that blends the enduring traditions of the Ojibwe people with the hardy, practical spirit of early Scandinavian settlers. The local landscape is complemented by the accessible beauty of Veterans Park, a space that serves as a communal gathering point for quiet reflection and seasonal celebration. Among the notable figures who have emerged from this environment, the architect Ralph Rapson stands out for his influential contributions to mid-century modern design, which continue to inspire practitioners across the nation. Life in Cloquet unfolds with an unpretentious sincerity, where the changing colors of the foliage dictate the pace of the year more than any clock. Visitors often remark on the genuine warmth of the people, a quality that seems to thrive in the same way the local woods persist through the long, quiet months of the deep north.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cloquet, Minnesota. Coordinates: 46.72507, -92.50133. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cloquet includes the ZIP code (55720), telephone area code (218), county seat of Carlton County (Carlton), and school district assignment (Cloquet Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |