Lancaster Minnesota Map
Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Kittson County.
Interactive Map of Lancaster, Minnesota
| City | Lancaster |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Kittson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.858315 |
| Longitude | -96.804215 |
| Population | 315 |
| Density | 56.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lancaster, Minnesota
Lancaster is a locality in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 315. The population density is 56.9 people per km². Lancaster is located at 48.8583°N, 96.8042°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56735.
Lancaster lies at the northern edge of Minnesota, a quiet testament to the perseverance of those who settled this vast, flat expanse. It lies 65.3 miles north of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-east of Hallock. The land here unfurls in broad, open strokes, a tapestry of fields that stretch towards horizons so distant they seem to blur into the sky. In summer, the air hums with the industrious drone of insects and the rustle of ripening grain, a symphony of growth under an immense, cerulean dome. Winter transforms this landscape into a study in stark beauty, with snowdrifts sculpted by relentless winds and the silent, glittering frost that coats every branch and wire. The Red River Valley's fertile soil, a dark, rich loam, dictates the rhythm of life, promising abundance after long, cold months. The history of Lancaster is inextricably bound to the agricultural spirit that still defines its economy, a legacy of wheat farmers and the railroads that once brought prosperity to these isolated settlements. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and a fresh start, carved out their lives from the prairie, their resilience echoing in the sturdy, unadorned architecture of the few remaining older buildings. While the grand days of rail may have faded, the land remains the central character, its productivity fueling the local co-ops and the small businesses that serve the surrounding farming communities. Even now, the scent of freshly tilled earth can hang in the air after a spring rain, a reminder of the deep, enduring connection between Lancaster and the soil that sustains it.
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About This Lancaster Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lancaster, 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 Lancaster and Kittson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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. |
