Cuyuna Minnesota Map

About Cuyuna, Minnesota

Cuyuna is a locality in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 250. The population density is 32.5 people per km². Cuyuna is located at 46.5169°N, 93.9230°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56444.

Cuyuna sits in the heart of Minnesota's lake country, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and now characterized by a surprising abundance of water. It lies 67.1 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 10°T), and is situated 2.9 miles north-east of Crosby. Rolling hills, a gentle rise and fall against the horizon, are punctuated by the deep, clear blues of numerous lakes, their surfaces often mirroring the vast, ever-shifting sky. Pine and hardwood forests, dense and fragrant, reclaim the land where they are not actively managed, creating a vibrant green tapestry that shifts in hue with the seasons. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a subtle perfume of moss and fallen leaves, and the quality of light at dusk, when the sun bleeds orange and purple across the water, possesses a profound stillness. The story of Cuyuna is inextricably linked to the iron ore that once lay hidden beneath its soil. For decades, this region was a bustling hub of mining, its economy fueled by the extraction of rich ore deposits. The legacy of that era can still be seen in the dramatic, man-made lakes that now dot the landscape, their steep, red-tinged walls a stark reminder of the earth that was moved. Though the mines have long since ceased operation, the spirit of industry, albeit transformed, persists. Today, Cuyuna is increasingly known for its expansive trail systems, popular with mountain bikers and hikers who find challenging terrain and stunning natural beauty among the former mine pits and surrounding woodlands. The local economy now leans into tourism, drawing visitors seeking outdoor recreation and the quiet allure of lakeside living.

About This Cuyuna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cuyuna, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.516906, -93.923037. 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 Cuyuna and Crow Wing County.

Detailed location data for Cuyuna includes the ZIP code (56444), telephone area code (320), county seat of Crow Wing County (Brainerd), and school district assignment (Crosby-Ironton 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 Cuyuna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.