Gary Minnesota Map

About Gary, Minnesota

Gary is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 272.2 people per km². Gary is located at 47.3725°N, 96.2656°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gary is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55808, 56545.

Gary emerges from the rugged terrain where the dense woodlands of the North Woods meet the expansive, cool air of the coast. It lies 9.5 miles south of Hermantown, MN (from Hermantown, MN: bearing 176°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southwest of Duluth. The landscape around Gary is defined by the sharp rise of Elys Peak, which stands as a silent sentry over the lower elevations, while Sargent Creek cuts a persistent, winding path through the heavy soil nearby. To the west, the deep blue waters of Lost Lake offer a quiet stillness, and the proximity to the open coastline brings a maritime chill that clings to the skin even in the height of summer. Bear Island breaks the horizon of the nearby water, providing a focal point where the light catches the spray, turning the atmosphere into a pale, shifting silver that defines the late afternoon.

Gary carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, its rhythm shaped by the persistent, cold winters and the enduring influence of those who first settled these northern reaches. The local economy and daily life remain tethered to the natural resources of the region, anchored physically by the expanse of Gary New Duluth Park, which serves as a communal hearth for the residents. Commerce here flows with the slow, deliberate pace of the nearby Superior Harbor Basin, and the proximity to Little Pokegama Bay ensures that the sound of water is never far from the collective consciousness. Whether observing the early light over the timber or the steady hum of activity during the brief growing season, Gary maintains a character defined by its resilience and its quiet, unadorned relationship with the land.

About This Gary Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gary, Minnesota. Coordinates: 47.372476, -96.265564. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Gary includes the ZIP code (55808, 56545), telephone area code (218, 320), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (Norman County East School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.