Cyrus Minnesota Map

About Cyrus, Minnesota

Cyrus is a locality in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 355. The population density is 295.7 people per km². Cyrus is located at 45.6147°N, 95.7381°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56323.

Cyrus rests in the broad, green sweep of west-central Minnesota, where the land unrolls itself under a sky that often seems to stretch into forever. It lies 76.3 miles west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-north-east of Morris. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling prairie, softened by the patient work of glaciers long past, now given over to the patient cultivation of crops that ripple in shades of emerald and gold under the sun. The air, especially at the cusp of evening, carries a crispness that speaks of wide-open spaces and the slow, steady breath of the earth. Farmsteads, painted in enduring whites and weathered reds, punctuate the horizon, their silos standing like stoic sentinels against the vast expanse. The drainage ditches, cut with purpose, form silver threads across the landscape, carrying away the abundant rains that nourish this fertile ground. The history of Cyrus is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet resilience of its people and the enduring rhythm of its agricultural heart. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich soil and the promise of a new beginning, Cyrus has long been a place where the economy is tied to the bounty of the land, primarily grain and livestock. The grain elevators, still prominent features of the skyline, stand as silent witnesses to generations of farmers bringing in their harvests, their bulk a reassuring presence in the community. While not a place of bustling industry, the local businesses that remain serve as vital hubs, their doors opening to the same steady stream of neighbors and the quiet camaraderie that defines life in this corner of Pope County. The very character of Cyrus is one of understated strength, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have chosen to make their lives amidst these wide, sun-drenched fields.

About This Cyrus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cyrus, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.614682, -95.738103. 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 Cyrus and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Cyrus includes the ZIP code (56323), telephone area code (320), county seat of Pope County (Glenwood), and school district assignment (Morris Area Public Schools). 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 Cyrus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.