Karlstad Minnesota Map
Karlstad, 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 Karlstad, Kittson County.
Interactive Map of Karlstad, Minnesota
| City | Karlstad |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kittson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.577476 |
| Longitude | -96.520597 |
| Population | 622 |
| Density | 159.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Karlstad, Minnesota
Karlstad is a locality in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 622. The population density is 159.7 people per km². Karlstad is located at 48.5775°N, 96.5206°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56732.
Karlstad rests on a broad, fertile plain where the land gently rolls, a subtle undulation that belies its immense flatness under the vast, ever-present sky. It lies 50.9 miles north-north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 27°T), and is situated 17.7 miles west-south-west of Greenbush. The air here, particularly in the hushed moments of dawn, carries a crystalline quality, sharp and clean, hinting at the distant forests and the deep earth beneath. Fields of grain, a rich tapestry of gold and green depending on the season, stretch to the horizon, broken only by the occasional stand of aspen or birch, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The character of Karlstad is one of quiet resilience, a place where the elements have shaped not just the landscape but the very spirit of its people, fostering a deep connection to the land and the cycles of nature. The history of Karlstad is deeply intertwined with the agricultural ambitions of settlers drawn to this rich soil, a legacy evident in the sturdy grain elevators that punctuate the skyline, silent sentinels of harvests past and present. The local economy, still anchored by farming, hums with the steady rhythm of planting and reaping, a testament to the enduring importance of the land. Though not a bustling metropolis, Karlstad possesses a distinct identity, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the traditions and the quiet pride of its residents. The very feel of the place, unhurried and grounded, speaks of a community that understands the value of hard work and the simple beauty of a life lived in harmony with the earth.
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About This Karlstad Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Karlstad, 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 Karlstad and Kittson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Karlstad 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 Karlstad 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. |
