Howard Lake Minnesota Map
Howard Lake, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Howard Lake, Wright County.
Interactive Map of Howard Lake, Minnesota
| City | Howard Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Wright |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.060797 |
| Longitude | -94.073309 |
| Population | 1,832 |
| Density | 388.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Howard Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Howard Lake, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Howard Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Howard Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
