Fifty Lakes Minnesota Map

About Fifty Lakes, Minnesota

Fifty Lakes is a locality in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 478. The population density is 6.1 people per km². Fifty Lakes is located at 46.7391°N, 94.0930°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56448.

Fifty Lakes in Crow Wing County is a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, watery contentment. It lies 81.5 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 2°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west of Emily. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of glacial sculpting, cradle a vast network of shimmering lakes, their surfaces reflecting the immense Minnesota sky in a ceaseless dance of blues and grays. Pine forests, dense and fragrant, fringe the shores, their dark green needles a constant, comforting presence against the bright, open fields that stretch between them. In the hush of dawn, the air carries a crisp, cool promise, and the only sounds are the gentle lapping of water against the land and the distant call of a loon. The character of Fifty Lakes is one of understated beauty, a landscape that invites contemplation and a deep, abiding connection to the natural world. The history of Fifty Lakes is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the richness of its soil. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples who understood the rhythms of this watery domain, the area later drew settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant fishing. While no single monumental industry defines Fifty Lakes, its economy has long been shaped by the seasonal ebb and flow of tourism, with its clear waters and sprawling forests attracting visitors seeking respite and recreation. Local traditions often revolve around the lake seasons – ice fishing in the stark beauty of winter, the vibrant explosion of activity during the summer months, and the quiet, golden farewell of autumn. This persistent connection to the land and its resources has fostered a resilient spirit in Fifty Lakes, a community that values its heritage and cherishes the enduring appeal of its natural surroundings.

About This Fifty Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fifty Lakes, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.739127, -94.093035. 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 Fifty Lakes and Crow Wing County.

Detailed location data for Fifty Lakes includes the ZIP code (56448), telephone area code (320), county seat of Crow Wing County (Brainerd), and school district assignment (Pine River-Backus 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 Fifty Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.