Franklin Minnesota Map
Franklin, 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 Franklin, St. Louis County.
Interactive Map of Franklin, Minnesota
| City | Franklin |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.537704 |
| Longitude | -92.519071 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Franklin, Minnesota
Franklin is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Franklin is located at 47.5377°N, 92.5191°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55333.0.
Franklin unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the ancient, patient hands of glacial action. It lies 55.6 miles north-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 340°T), and is situated 1.3 miles north-east of Virginia. Rolling hills, softened by time, cradle pockets of dense, mixed forest where the scent of pine and damp earth hangs heavy in the air, especially after a rain. The land is crisscrossed by small, clear streams that murmur their way through the undergrowth, their waters reflecting the shifting moods of the northern sky. In the clearings, hardy grasses and wild flowers push through the thin, rocky soil, a testament to the resilience of life in this northern clime. The sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, possesses a peculiar clarity, illuminating the moss-laden trunks of birch and aspen with a pale, ethereal glow. The history of Franklin is deeply entwined with the extraction of iron ore, a rugged industry that once pulsed through its veins and shaped its early fortunes. Though the grand mining operations have largely faded, the echoes of that era remain in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-reliance found among its residents. The local economy now leans more towards the quiet hum of small businesses and the bounty of the surrounding wilderness, with hunting, fishing, and a burgeoning interest in outdoor recreation drawing visitors to Franklin. It is a place where the past is not forgotten, but lives on in the quiet dignity of its people and the enduring beauty of its stark, untamed terrain.
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About This Franklin Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Franklin, 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 Franklin and St. Louis County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Franklin 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 Franklin 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. |
