La Salle Minnesota Map
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Interactive Map of La Salle, Minnesota
| City | La Salle |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Watonwan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.070792 |
| Longitude | -94.569694 |
| Population | 28 |
| Density | 135.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About La Salle, Minnesota
La Salle is a locality in Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 28. The population density is 135.7 people per km². La Salle is located at 44.0708°N, 94.5697°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56056.
La Salle unfurls its quiet existence across the broad, fertile plains of southern Minnesota. It lies 11.6 miles south-south-east of Brown, MN (from Brown, MN: bearing 161°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of St. James. The land here rolls with the gentle, persistent sweep of a glacial past, a subtle topography that belies the immense forces that shaped it. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons punctuated only by the occasional cluster of farm buildings or a stand of wind-battered trees, their silhouettes stark against the immense prairie sky. Even on the stillest days, there is a palpable sense of openness, a feeling that the wind, when it chooses to move, can travel unimpeded for miles. The Watonwan River, a ribbon of slow-moving water, traces its sinuous path through the landscape, its banks often fringed with willows and cottonwoods, offering a cool, verdant counterpoint to the sun-drenched expanses. In the long twilight of summer, the air itself seems to hum with the quiet industry of unseen insects, and the light softens to a deep, golden hue that washes over the cultivated land. The story of La Salle is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural bounty of this region, a narrative of settlement and cultivation that began with the promise of fertile soil. Early pioneers, drawn by the vast, unbroken prairie, found a livelihood in taming this land, establishing farms that have sustained families for generations. The local economy, though diversified over time, still echoes this agrarian heritage, with the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating much of the year's pulse. While not a hub of grand industry, La Salle possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a character forged in the resilience of its people and the enduring appeal of its open spaces. It is a place where the past feels close, not in grand monuments, but in the very texture of the land and the enduring spirit of those who call it home.
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About This La Salle Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of La Salle, 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 La Salle and Watonwan County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for La Salle 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 La Salle 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. |
