Emmons Minnesota Map

About Emmons, Minnesota

Emmons is a locality in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 363. The population density is 146.0 people per km². Emmons is located at 43.5019°N, 93.4883°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56029.

Emmons rests in the broad, fertile embrace of southern Minnesota, where the land unfurls in a gentle, rolling narrative of agricultural plenty. It lies 28.1 miles north-north-west of Mason City, IA (from Mason City, IA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-east of Lake Mills. Here, the sky feels impossibly vast, a canvas for an ever-shifting palette of blues and grays, and the air, especially in the quiet hours before dawn, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and dew-kissed grasses. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to horizons that seem to beckon, their emerald and gold hues a vibrant testament to the region's enduring connection to the earth. The occasional cluster of mature oak trees punctuates the landscape, their deep green canopies offering shade and a sense of ancient permanence against the cyclical rhythm of planting and harvest. The story of Emmons is deeply intertwined with the rich soil that defines it, a place whose economy has long been shaped by the bounty of the prairie. Founded by settlers drawn to its agricultural promise, Emmons has steadily cultivated a way of life that honors its roots while looking toward the future. The local businesses, often modest in scale, hum with a quiet purpose, serving the needs of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly support. While no grand monuments mark its history, the true landmarks of Emmons are etched into the landscape itself: the steadfast silos that pierce the sky, the weathered barns that stand as sentinels of past seasons, and the quiet, tree-lined streets where the pace of life allows for genuine connection. The very character of Emmons is found in this unassuming resilience, a quiet strength drawn from the land and the people who call it home.

About This Emmons Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emmons, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.501899, -93.488268. 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 Emmons and Freeborn County.

Detailed location data for Emmons includes the ZIP code (56029), telephone area code (320), county seat of Freeborn County (Albert Lea), and school district assignment (Glenville-Emmons 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 Emmons is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.