Coleraine Minnesota Map

About Coleraine, Minnesota

Coleraine is a locality in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,150. The population density is 47.3 people per km². Coleraine is located at 47.2888°N, 93.4277°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55709.

Coleraine rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in broad, soft swells towards the north. It lies 71.3 miles west-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 300°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-east of Grand Rapids. The terrain here is a mosaic of dense forests, primarily coniferous and birch, interspersed with marshy bottoms and the glint of countless small lakes and wetlands, their surfaces often mirroring the pale, vast Minnesota sky. The air, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, a subtle reminder of the vast wilderness that still presses in on the edges of habitation. The character of Coleraine is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world remains a palpable presence, dictating the pace and the light that filters through the trees. This corner of Itasca County was forged in the crucible of iron ore extraction, a history etched into the very earth and the enduring infrastructure of the region. The economic pulse of Coleraine has long been tied to the bounty of the Mesabi Range, and though the fever pitch of mining has mellowed, its legacy persists in the sturdy, functional architecture and the resilient spirit of its people. The town’s proximity to the vast expanse of Chippewa National Forest offers a deep connection to the outdoors, drawing visitors and residents alike to its trails and waterways, a quiet counterpoint to the industrial past. The local economy now balances resourcefulness with a growing appreciation for its natural assets, fostering a way of life that is both grounded in its history and open to the evolving rhythm of the northern seasons.

About This Coleraine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coleraine, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.28883, -93.427708. 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 Coleraine and Itasca County.

Detailed location data for Coleraine includes the ZIP code (55722), telephone area code (218), county seat of Itasca County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Greenway 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 Coleraine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.