Courtland Minnesota Map

About Courtland, Minnesota

Courtland is a locality in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 770. The population density is 124.8 people per km². Courtland is located at 44.2683°N, 94.3402°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56021.

Courtland rests in a landscape of broad, fertile plains, where the earth itself seems to exhale the scent of turned soil and ripening grain. It lies 15.3 miles east of Brown, MN (from Brown, MN: bearing 80°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-south-east of New Ulm. The land here is a gentle swell, a vast canvas painted in shades of ochre and emerald during the growing season, stretching towards horizons that promise endless sky. The Minnesota River, a ribbon of muted silver, meanders through the periphery, its presence a quiet murmur in the otherwise hushed expanse. In the early morning, a soft mist often hangs low, blurring the edges of fields and softening the stark geometry of farm buildings, lending the air a cool, earthy embrace. The story of Courtland is one of immigrant resilience and agricultural endeavor, deeply rooted in the rich silt deposited by the ancestral rivers that shaped this region. German settlers were among the earliest to break ground, bringing with them a tradition of meticulous farming and a strong sense of community. The local economy, for generations, has been intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land, with corn and soybeans dominating the vast fields that surround the village. The distinctive silhouette of grain elevators, like watchful sentinels against the sky, punctuates the landscape, a constant reminder of the agricultural pulse that beats at the heart of Courtland. The quiet dignity of its working farms and the enduring spirit of its people speak of a place that has always understood the value of hard work and the deep connection to the earth.

About This Courtland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Courtland, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.268298, -94.340246. 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 Courtland and Nicollet County.

Detailed location data for Courtland includes the ZIP code (56021), telephone area code (320), county seat of Nicollet County (St. Peter), and school district assignment (New Ulm 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 Courtland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.