Grand Marais Minnesota Map

About Grand Marais, Minnesota

Grand Marais is a locality in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,796. The population density is 225.6 people per km². Grand Marais is located at 47.7504°N, 90.3343°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55604.

Grand Marais rests at the edge of a vast and ancient wilderness, where the boreal forest meets the immense, restless waters of Lake Superior. It lies 106.6 miles north-east of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 51°T). The air here carries the sharp tang of pine needles and the constant, cool breath of the lake, a presence that shapes everything. Distant hills, softened by a haze of evergreen, form a rugged backdrop to the harbor, their slopes a deep, shadowed green that deepens to near-black as the sun begins its descent. The water itself is a shifting canvas of blues and grays, often capped with white where the wind whips it into a frenzy against the shore, and the beaches are a mosaic of smooth, wave-worn stones. Even in the height of summer, a certain wildness clings to the landscape, a reminder of the raw power that shaped this place. This is a place built on the resilience of its people and the bounty of the land and water. For generations, Ojibwe people have called this region home, their deep connection to the forests and the great lake evident in the very character of the place. Later, loggers and fishermen arrived, their rough-hewn lives leaving their own indelible marks. The economy of Grand Marais still leans heavily on the lake—charter fishing boats bob in the harbor, their nets drying in the sun, and the scent of woodsmoke from cabins and homes is a constant companion. It's a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, from the long, bright days of summer tourism to the quiet, snow-bound stillness of winter. The North House Folk School, with its emphasis on traditional crafts and skills, is a modern testament to the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines Grand Marais.

About This Grand Marais Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Grand Marais, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.750447, -90.334273. 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 Grand Marais and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Grand Marais includes the ZIP code (55604), telephone area code (218), county seat of Cook County (Grand Marais), and school district assignment (Cook County 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 Grand Marais is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.