Keewatin, 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 Keewatin, Itasca County.
| City | Keewatin |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Itasca |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.399656 |
| Longitude | -93.072415 |
| Population | 1,215 |
| Density | 181.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Keewatin, 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 Keewatin and Itasca County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Keewatin 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 Keewatin 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. |