Howard Lake Minnesota Map

About Howard Lake, Minnesota

Howard Lake is a locality in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,832. The population density is 388.6 people per km². Howard Lake is located at 45.0608°N, 94.0733°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55349.

Howard Lake lies at the heart of a landscape shaped by glacial activity, its waters a cool, reflective eye in the rolling terrain of Wright County. It lies 29.7 miles west-north-west of Minnetonka, MN (from Minnetonka, MN: bearing 290°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west of Montrose. The land here is a study in soft greens and blues, where agricultural fields, often in neat, geometric patterns, give way to the meandering embrace of the lake and its marshy edges. Oak and maple trees, their branches a testament to seasons of growth and rest, punctuate the horizon, offering pockets of shade and a rustling chorus on even the stillest days. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-baked grasses, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring fertility and the quiet industry of those who tend it. The history of Howard Lake is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the water that sustains it, with early settlers drawn to its agricultural potential. The area’s economy has long been rooted in farming, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the vast fields that surround the lake, their stalks whispering secrets in the prairie winds. Dairy farms, too, have played a significant role, their contented herds a familiar sight against the backdrop of wide-open skies. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, Howard Lake has also developed a modest commercial center, offering services and goods to the surrounding rural population, a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of its inhabitants. The lake itself, a focal point for recreation, draws visitors for boating and fishing, adding another layer to the enduring character of Howard Lake.

About This Howard Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howard Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.060797, -94.073309. 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 Howard Lake and Wright County.

Detailed location data for Howard Lake includes the ZIP code (55349), telephone area code (612, 952, 763), county seat of Wright County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted). 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 Howard Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.