Harris Minnesota Map

About Harris, Minnesota

Harris is a locality in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 776. The population density is 17.9 people per km². Harris is located at 45.5864°N, 92.9747°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55069.

Harris rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells, cloaked in a patchwork of deciduous forest and open fields. It lies 28.8 miles north-north-east of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 32°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north of North Branch. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, carries a crispness that hints at the coming chill, and the light itself seems to thicken, bathing the scattered farmsteads and the winding country roads in a warm, honeyed glow. Creeks, small but persistent, thread their way through the terrain, their banks often softened by ferns and the dappled shade of oak and maple, feeding into the larger waterways that define the region's drainage. The character of Harris is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the pace of life and the horizon feels vast and welcoming. The history of Harris is deeply entwined with the agricultural impulse of settlers who arrived seeking fertile ground, their efforts etched into the very patterns of cultivation that still define the surrounding countryside. The economy, though diversified, retains a strong connection to the land, with farming and related industries forming a bedrock, while small businesses cater to the needs of the local populace. This region, like much of Chisago County, bears the imprint of its Scandinavian heritage, a quiet influence visible in the enduring traditions and the stoic, hardworking nature of its people. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of the old farmsteads, their weathered barns standing sentinel against the sky, and the communal gatherings that punctuate the year, speak to a rich and continuous local narrative.

About This Harris Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harris, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.58635, -92.97466. 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 Harris and Chisago County.

Detailed location data for Harris includes the ZIP code (55032), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Chisago County (Center City), and school district assignment (North Branch 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 Harris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.