Finland, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Finland, Lake County.
| City | Finland |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.414636 |
| Longitude | -91.249048 |
| Population | 257 |
| Density | 12.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Finland is a locality in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 257. The population density is 12.6 people per km². Finland is located at 47.4146°N, 91.2490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55603.
Finland, Minnesota, is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 59.4 miles north-east of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 42°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north of Silver Bay. The terrain here rises and falls with a quiet determination, a mosaic of dense boreal forest punctuated by the glint of water. Birch and aspen, their bark pale as bone against the deeper greens of spruce and pine, form a shifting canopy. Streams, clear and cold, carve their paths through moss-covered rocks, their murmur a constant, low thrum beneath the wind's sigh. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that sharpens the senses, a fragrance of damp earth and resin. Sunlight, when it breaks through, paints the forest floor with ephemeral patterns, a fleeting beauty that underscores the enduring presence of the wild. The history of Finland is intrinsically tied to the land's bounty and the resilience of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and the rugged beauty of the landscape, established a life in this remote corner of Lake County. The local economy, once reliant on logging and mining, has evolved, with tourism now playing a significant role, attracting those who seek the tranquility of the Northwoods. This is a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of life, where the long, dark winters are met with a quiet fortitude, and the brief, vibrant summers are savored with an almost palpable joy. The character of Finland is one of quiet strength, a reflection of the enduring spirit of the land and the people who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Finland, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Finland and Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Finland is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Finland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |