East Gull Lake Minnesota Map

About East Gull Lake, Minnesota

East Gull Lake is a locality in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,076. The population density is 57.5 people per km². East Gull Lake is located at 46.4080°N, 94.3558°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56401.

East Gull Lake, a jewel within Cass County, unfolds as a landscape painted with the deep greens of boreal forests and the shimmering blues of abundant water. It lies 59.3 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 351°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-north-west of Brainerd. Rolling terrain, sculpted by ancient glaciers, gives way to the expansive presence of the lake itself, its shores a mosaic of sandy stretches and the stoic, dark-rooted pines that sentinel the water's edge. The air here carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, even in the height of summer, and the quality of light, particularly as dusk descends, can transform the placid surface of the lake into a canvas of burnished copper and soft violet. Life in East Gull Lake moves with a gentle cadence, a steady hum that resonates with the natural rhythms of the surrounding wild. The story of East Gull Lake is inextricably linked to the bounty of its waters and the timber that once carpeted these lands. Early settlers were drawn to the rich fishing grounds and the promise of lumber mills, establishing a local economy that, while evolving, still holds a deep appreciation for the natural resources. While the logging era has largely passed, the spirit of resourcefulness and connection to the outdoors remains. Today, East Gull Lake thrives on a blend of tourism, drawing visitors who seek the tranquility of its beaches and the endless opportunities for boating and fishing, and a steady, quiet resident population who appreciate the unpretentious charm of this northern Minnesota haven. The echoes of its past are subtle, whispering in the rustle of leaves and the lapping of waves, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of this particular corner of the northwoods.

About This East Gull Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Gull Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.408023, -94.355835. 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 East Gull Lake and Cass County.

Detailed location data for East Gull Lake includes the ZIP code (56401), telephone area code (320), county seat of Cass County (Walker), and school district assignment (Brainerd 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 East Gull Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.