McGrath Minnesota Map

About McGrath, Minnesota

McGrath is a locality in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 28. The population density is 34.8 people per km². McGrath is located at 46.2399°N, 93.2725°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56350.

McGrath rests in a quiet embrace of Minnesota's wild heart, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent grace. It lies 63.5 miles north-east of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 42°T), and is situated 11.8 miles north-east of Isle. Pine and aspen whisper secrets to the breeze, their needles and leaves forming a soft carpet that muffles the sounds of the world. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and resin, a perfume that clings to the skin and settles deep within the lungs. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints the forest floor in shifting mosaics, illuminating the moss-covered logs and the occasional flash of a deer's white tail. The waterways, slow and clear, reflect the immense, ever-changing sky, their stillness broken only by the plop of a frog or the silent glide of a canoe. It is a place where the horizon feels vast, even when enclosed by the dense green of the northwoods, and where the silence itself seems to possess a palpable weight. The story of McGrath is written in the soil and the timber, a chronicle of hard work and quiet resilience. Founded by those drawn to the rich resources of the land, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the forests and the fertile ground. Logging roads, now often softened by overgrowth, hint at a past where the roar of chainsaws echoed through these woods, a stark contrast to the present-day tranquility. The rhythm of life in McGrath is dictated by the seasons, by the planting and the harvest, and by the enduring appeal of its natural surroundings. While modern life has its conveniences, a deep connection to the land persists, a tangible inheritance passed down through generations, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of this northern expanse.

About This McGrath Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McGrath, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.239948, -93.27245. 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 McGrath and Aitkin County.

Detailed location data for McGrath includes the ZIP code (56350), telephone area code (320), county seat of Aitkin County (Aitkin), and school district assignment (McGregor 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 McGrath is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.