Keewatin Minnesota Map

About Keewatin, Minnesota

Keewatin is a locality in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,215. The population density is 181.0 people per km². Keewatin is located at 47.3997°N, 93.0724°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55769.

Keewatin lies in a land where the sky stretches wide and the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 62.3 miles north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 314°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-south-west of Hibbing. Rolling hills, softened by ancient glacial passage, cradle the landscape, their slopes often cloaked in a dense green of mixed hardwoods and conifers. The terrain here is a testament to its deep past, marked by numerous lakes and wetlands that shimmer like scattered jewels under the broad Minnesota sun. The very breath of the place seems to carry a quiet resilience, a steady pulse that beats in time with the rustle of leaves and the distant call of loons. Even the light at dusk seems to linger, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, a slow, drawn-out farewell to the day. The economic heart of Keewatin once beat with the clang of iron ore, a legacy etched into the very soil by generations of miners who drew their livelihood from the earth's rich veins. Though the era of large-scale mining has largely passed, the industry's imprint remains in the landscape and the enduring spirit of its people. The local economy now finds a steadier footing in a more varied landscape, with small businesses serving the community and a growing appreciation for the natural bounty that surrounds Keewatin. The nearby waters, teeming with walleye and northern pike, draw anglers from afar, offering a different kind of harvest, one that nourishes both body and soul. The character of Keewatin is one of quiet persistence, a place where history is not a faded memory but a living presence, shaping the present with its rugged beauty and the enduring strength of its community.

About This Keewatin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keewatin, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.399656, -93.072415. 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 Keewatin and Itasca County.

Detailed location data for Keewatin includes the ZIP code (55753), telephone area code (218), county seat of Itasca County (Grand Rapids), and school district assignment (Nashwauk-Keewatin School District). 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 Keewatin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.