Crookston Minnesota Map
Crookston, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Crookston, Polk County.
Interactive Map of Crookston, Minnesota
| City | Crookston |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Polk |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.774138 |
| Longitude | -96.608121 |
| Population | 7,344 |
| Density | 557.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Crookston, Minnesota
Crookston is a locality in Polk County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,344. The population density is 557.6 people per km². Crookston is located at 47.7741°N, 96.6081°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56716.
Crookston sits on the vast, fertile plains of the Red River Valley, a landscape etched by ancient glacial lakes and now dedicated to the bounty of the earth. It lies 22.3 miles east-south-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 118°T), and is situated 17.2 miles west-south-west of Red Lake Falls. The sky here is an immense canvas, stretching from horizon to horizon, and on clear evenings, it bleeds into hues of lavender and rose, a silent, breathtaking spectacle that seems to absorb all the day’s clamor. Fields of grain, golden and whispering in the breeze, roll outward like a rumpled quilt, punctuated by the occasional stand of trees that offer a brief, dark contrast to the sun-drenched expanses. The air, especially after a rain, carries a clean, mineral scent, a testament to the rich soil that defines this place, and a palpable sense of openness pervades everything. The history of Crookston is deeply entwined with the agricultural boom that transformed the Red River Valley into America’s breadbasket. Its economy has long been anchored in the cultivation of sugar beets and other essential crops, a legacy evident in the processing plants that hum with activity and the specialized machinery that dots the landscape. The University of Minnesota Crookston, a hub of agricultural research and education, contributes to the town’s intellectual pulse, fostering innovation that continues to shape the region’s identity. Crookston remembers its past through landmarks like the Grand Theater, a survivor of eras gone by, and the spirit of resilience is palpable in the quiet dignity with which its residents navigate the changing seasons and economic tides.
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About This Crookston Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Crookston, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Crookston and Polk County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Crookston is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Crookston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
