Gilbert Minnesota Map

About Gilbert, Minnesota

Gilbert is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,697. The population density is 56.0 people per km². Gilbert is located at 47.4888°N, 92.4649°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55741.

Gilbert, Minnesota, exhales a quiet resilience, a settlement etched into the northern Minnesota landscape by the enduring spirit of its people and the formidable natural world. It lies 51.6 miles north-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 341°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-east of Virginia. The terrain here is a study in rugged beauty, where the deep, dark green of pine and spruce forests crowds the horizon, broken only by the glint of unseen lakes and the occasional, startlingly blue sky. Rolling hills, sculpted by ancient glaciers, cradle the town, their slopes often carpeted with the soft, yielding moss of the boreal forest floor, a scent that hangs heavy and sweet in the crisp air. The very light seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it filters through the dense canopy, casting long, ethereal shadows that lend a sense of timelessness to the winding roads and modest homes. The heart of Gilbert beats with the echo of iron ore, a history deeply ingrained in the very character of the place. For decades, the livelihoods of its residents were inextricably tied to the bounty of the Mesabi Range, a legacy that has shaped the local economy and fostered a strong sense of community pride. While the fervor of the mining boom has softened, the industrious spirit persists, finding new expressions in the surrounding natural resources and the determined efforts of those who call Gilbert home. The nearby Laurentian Divide whispers tales of ancient waterways and the inexorable forces that shaped this land, a constant reminder of the deep geological time that underpins this northern outpost.

About This Gilbert Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gilbert, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.488816, -92.464905. 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 Gilbert and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Gilbert includes the ZIP code (55741), telephone area code (218), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (Rock Ridge Public Schools). 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 Gilbert is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.