Goodland Minnesota Map

About Goodland, Minnesota

Goodland is a locality in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 24. The population density is 23.6 people per km². Goodland is located at 47.1619°N, 93.1358°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55742.

Goodland rests in the heart of Itasca County, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, earthy patience. It lies 55.1 miles west-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east-south-east of Grand Rapids. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to a generous spread of lakes and the winding veins of rivers, their surfaces catching the sky like scattered shards of sapphire. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp soil, a fragrance that clings to the skin and settles deep within the lungs. Patches of dense forest, a verdant cloak of birch and spruce, break into open meadows, their grasses swaying in a silent, perpetual dance, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in warm, golden pools that invite lingering. This corner of Minnesota has long been shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the bounty of the earth. The early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant timber, established Goodland with a spirit of hardworking resilience that still echoes in the quiet hum of daily life. The local economy, once anchored by logging and agriculture, now finds its pulse in the steadfastness of small businesses and the enduring connection to the natural world. The clear, cool waters of the surrounding lakes are not merely scenery but vital arteries, offering recreation and a deep, abiding sense of place, a constant reminder of the land's enduring generosity.

About This Goodland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goodland, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.161884, -93.13576. 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 Goodland and Itasca County.

Detailed location data for Goodland includes the ZIP code (55742), telephone area code (218), county seat of Itasca County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Nashwauk-Keewatin 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 Goodland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.