Foley Minnesota Map

About Foley, Minnesota

Foley is a locality in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,675. The population density is 403.8 people per km². Foley is located at 45.6647°N, 93.9097°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56329.

Foley, Minnesota, rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where fertile fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green depths shifting with the breeze. It lies 14.2 miles east-north-east of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 59°T), and is situated 14.7 miles east-north-east of Sartell. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of tilled soil and distant pines, and the quality of light is a soft, diffused gold that seems to linger, painting the sky with hues of rose and lavender as evening approaches. The roads that thread through this area are often lined with mature oak and maple trees, their branches forming leafy tunnels that offer a cool respite from the summer sun, and the quietude of the countryside is broken only by the low hum of distant machinery or the occasional call of a crow. The history of Foley is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Benton County, a place where farming has long been the bedrock of its identity and economy. Early settlers were drawn to the rich prairie soil, and while agriculture remains a vital contributor, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and light industry providing livelihoods for its residents. The presence of the Watab River nearby, though not a grand waterway, hints at the historical importance of water for transportation and sustenance, and the community’s character reflects a pragmatism and resilience honed by generations of working the land. Foley itself serves as a hub for surrounding farms and residences, a gathering place where the rhythms of rural life are punctuated by the simple, dependable routines of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly connection.

About This Foley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Foley, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.664689, -93.909701. 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 Foley and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Foley includes the ZIP code (56329), telephone area code (320), county seat of Benton County (Foley), and school district assignment (Foley 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 Foley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.