Franklin Minnesota Map

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.

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.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.537704, -92.519071. 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.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (55792), telephone area code (218, 612, 952), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (Cedar Mountain 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 Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.