Currie Minnesota Map

About Currie, Minnesota

Currie is a locality in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 220. The population density is 169.8 people per km². Currie is located at 44.0714°N, 95.6664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56123.

Currie rests on the broad, fertile plains of Murray County, a place where the sky feels vast and the land stretches out with a quiet resilience. It lies 51.8 miles west-south-west of Brown, MN (from Brown, MN: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Slayton. The terrain here is the gentle swell and dip of glacial till, softened by decades of cultivation, giving way to the reflective surface of Lake Sarah, its waters mirroring the endless blue above. In summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and the distant drone of tractors, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. Evenings bring a particular quality of light, a soft, golden wash that bleeds across the fields, lending a melancholic beauty to the closing day. The story of Currie is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the ebb and flow of farming. Founded by those seeking to harness this agricultural potential, the town has long been a center for the surrounding farms, its economy still largely tethered to the bounty of corn and soybeans that define the landscape. The presence of Lake Sarah, a popular spot for recreation, offers a counterpoint to the working fields, a place where the community gathers for fishing and summer gatherings. Though not a hub of grand monuments, Currie holds its own quiet charm, a testament to the enduring spirit of prairie life and the subtle, unshowy beauty of a landscape shaped by both nature and human endeavor.

About This Currie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Currie, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.071351, -95.666399. 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 Currie and Murray County.

Detailed location data for Currie includes the ZIP code (56123), telephone area code (320), county seat of Murray County (Slayton), and school district assignment (Tracy Area 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 Currie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.