Maple Lake Minnesota Map

About Maple Lake, Minnesota

Maple Lake is a locality in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,042. The population density is 368.0 people per km². Maple Lake is located at 45.2291°N, 94.0019°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55358.

Maple Lake rests in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where the land itself seems to exhale with the slow, steady breath of the prairie. It lies 21.8 miles west-south-west of Elk River, MN (from Elk River, MN: bearing 256°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west-north-west of Buffalo. The water, a placid mirror reflecting the wide Minnesota sky, is fringed by stands of birch and oak, their leaves a vibrant green in summer, a fiery tapestry in autumn. Here, the air carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose. The surrounding fields, a patchwork of cultivated crops and wild grasses, undulate softly, giving the impression of a landscape smoothed by the persistent caress of wind and season. The history of Maple Lake is a narrative of resilience and quiet prosperity, deeply rooted in the fertile soil that has sustained generations. Its economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture, has diversified, with local businesses thriving on a blend of small-town charm and pragmatic enterprise. The presence of the lake itself has always been central, a source of recreation and a gentle anchor for the community. Generations have gathered on its shores, their lives marked by the ebb and flow of its waters, a rhythm that continues to define the character of Maple Lake.

About This Maple Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Maple Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.229132, -94.001923. 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 Maple Lake and Wright County.

Detailed location data for Maple Lake includes the ZIP code (55358), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Wright County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Maple Lake Public 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 Maple Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.