Elrosa Minnesota Map

About Elrosa, Minnesota

Elrosa is a locality in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 217. The population density is 365.8 people per km². Elrosa is located at 45.5627°N, 94.9472°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56325.

Elrosa unfolds across rolling terrain, a quiet testament to the glacial forces that shaped this part of Stearns County. It lies 38.0 miles west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 270°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Belgrade. The land here is a generous expanse of cultivated fields, their greens and golds stretching towards horizons softened by the haze of summer. Patches of mature woodland punctuate the agricultural tapestry, offering cool, dappled shade and the murmur of unseen life. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of mown hay and the fainter, earthy perfume of damp soil, a subtle sweetness that clings to the senses. It’s a landscape that feels both settled and alive, where the wind whispers through the tall grasses bordering the roads and the distant rumble of a farm combine serves as a gentle punctuation to the day. The history of Elrosa is deeply entwined with the fertile earth and the hardy spirit of its early settlers, many of whom arrived from European shores seeking opportunity. Agriculture has long been the bedrock of Elrosa's economy, with generations of families tending the land, coaxing sustenance from its rich, dark soil. While the specific industries may have shifted over time, the enduring connection to the harvest remains, evident in the silos that dot the landscape and the agricultural cooperatives that still play a vital role. The distinctive character of Elrosa lies in this persistent connection to the land, a quiet resilience that has weathered changing times and continues to define the rhythm of life here.

About This Elrosa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elrosa, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.562743, -94.947239. 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 Elrosa and Stearns County.

Detailed location data for Elrosa includes the ZIP code (56325), telephone area code (320), county seat of Stearns County (St. Cloud), and school district assignment (Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 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 Elrosa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.