Littlefork Minnesota Map
Explore Littlefork, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Littlefork, Minnesota
| City | Littlefork |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Koochiching County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.398832 |
| Longitude | -93.555716 |
| Population | 553 |
| Density | 179.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 56653 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| County Seat | International Falls |
| School District | Littlefork-Big Falls School District |
About Littlefork, Minnesota
Littlefork is a locality in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 553. The population density is 179.4 people per km². Littlefork is located at 48.3988°N, 93.5557°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Littlefork is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56653.Littlefork occupies a space where the rhythm of the North Woods dictates the slow, deliberate pulse of the seasons. It lies 73.0 miles north-northwest of Hibbing, MN (from Hibbing, MN: bearing 337°T), and is situated 15.5 miles south-southwest of International Falls. The Little Fork River carves a dark, winding path through the landscape, its currents reflecting the shifting gray light that defines the long, hushed winters of the region. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain stretches into dense, quiet woodlands, with the vast expanse of the Miscellaneous SRMA providing a sanctuary for the stillness that settles over the land. The air here holds a crisp, biting clarity, especially as the sun dips behind the distant silhouette of Indian Hill, casting long shadows that emphasize the flat, enduring strength of the earth.
History in Littlefork remains anchored to the timber and agricultural legacies that drew early settlers to these northern plains. While the local economy has evolved from the intense labor of the early logging era, the influence of the surrounding environment—including the proximity to the Smokey Bear State Forest—continues to shape the identity of those who live here. Residents often venture toward the quiet waters of Moose Lake or traverse the Wisner Trail, finding a connection to the wilderness that is both practical and profound. Life in Littlefork moves with an unpretentious gravity, marked by the steady endurance of a place that understands the weight of the forest and the quiet persistence of the river.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 0.2 mi, 270° W
- Koochiching State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 008° N
- Littlefork River State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 144° SE
- Waldbillig State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.6 mi, 294° NW
- Mound 5 (Historic Ruins) — 10.7 mi, 320° NW
- Mound 2 (Historic Ruins) — 10.7 mi, 320° NW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 14.8 mi, 023° NE
- Smokey Bear (Public Artwork) — 15.6 mi, 025° NE
- Minnesota Welcomes You Sign (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 027° NE
- Townsend Theatre (Arts Centre) — 15.7 mi, 023° NE
- War Memorial (Monument) — 16.2 mi, 025° NE
- Superior National Forest (National Forest) — 19.2 mi, 039° NE · 2.1M acres
- Voyageurs National Park (National Park) — 21.0 mi, 050° NE · 130k acres
- Kabetogama Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 21.7 mi, 103° E · 68k acres
- Little American Island Dock (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 051° NE
- Basshenge (Monument) — 27.4 mi, 305° NW
- Harry Oveson Fish Camp (Museum) — 28.4 mi, 061° NE
- Franz Jevne State Park (State Park) — 28.5 mi, 306° NW
- Bois Forte Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 28.9 mi, 133° SE
- Vince Shute Wildlife Sancuary (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 32.6 mi, 129° SE
- Beltrami Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 42.6 mi, 256° W · 174k acres
- Scenic State Park (State Park) — 45.4 mi, 181° S
- Lost 40 Loop (Attraction) — 50.0 mi, 209° SW
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 50.8 mi, 096° E · 1.1M acres
- Minnesota Museum of Mining (Museum) — 70.0 mi, 154° SE
- Hanna Mining Company Train Cabose (Attraction) — 72.5 mi, 162° S
- Hibbing Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 73.0 mi, 157° SE
- Paulucci Space Theatre (Museum) — 73.5 mi, 156° SE
- Virginia Heritage Museum (Museum) — 76.1 mi, 142° SE
- Oldtown-Finntown Overlook (Viewpoint) — 76.7 mi, 141° SE
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About This Littlefork Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Littlefork, Minnesota. Coordinates: 48.398832, -93.555716. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Littlefork includes the ZIP code (56653), telephone area code (320), county seat of Koochiching County (International Falls), and school district assignment (Littlefork-Big Falls School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
