Explore Hermantown, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hermantown, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hermantown.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Hermantown |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.806885 |
| Longitude | -92.238246 |
| Population | 10,221 |
| Density | 115.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 55811, 55814 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| County Seat | Duluth |
| School District | Hermantown Public School District |
Hermantown manifests as a steady expanse of woodland and clearing, where the sky often holds the vast, pale clarity of the North Woods. It lies 6.4 miles west-northwest of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 285°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northwest of Superior. From the higher ground, one might discern the distant, shimmering suggestion of Saint Louis Bay, though the immediate terrain is defined by the winding course of the Midway River. The earth here retains a quiet, resilient moisture, sheltering the quiet waters of Mogie Lake just a short distance away. Bardon Peak looms on the distant horizon like a slumbering sentinel, grounding the wide, open vistas that characterize the local atmosphere. Even in the height of summer, the air carries a crisp, lingering hint of the long, deep winters that shape the character of the soil and the spirit of those who dwell upon it.
Hermantown emerged from the rugged persistence of settlers who cleared the dense timber to establish a life on the edge of the frontier. The local economy has evolved from these early, labor-intensive roots into a diverse landscape of commerce and modern enterprise that sustains the regional vitality. Industry here relies on a pragmatic blend of service, retail, and manufacturing, reflecting the industrious nature of the Scandinavian and Ojibwe heritage that informs the broader history of the territory. The rhythm of the workweek follows a steady, purposeful cadence, far removed from the frantic pace of larger urban centers. Residents navigate their days with a focus on stability and growth, ensuring that the legacy of their predecessors remains relevant in a changing economic climate.
Hermantown fosters a distinct, neighborly character that finds its focus in communal spaces like Fichtner Field, where the seasons mark the passage of time through sport and play. The local culture is quiet yet deeply rooted, favoring a modest, authentic way of living that values the endurance of the community over fleeting trends. While the region is not defined by the fame of individuals, the collective spirit of the people remains the most notable feature of the landscape. Landmarks of human achievement are understated, blending into the natural environment rather than demanding attention. Whether gathered for local events or observing the shifting light at dusk, the inhabitants share a grounded appreciation for the land that stretches toward Tallas Island and beyond.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hermantown, Minnesota. Coordinates: 46.806885, -92.238246. 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 Hermantown includes the ZIP code (55811, 55814), telephone area code (218), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (Hermantown Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |