Midway Minnesota Map

About Midway, Minnesota

Midway is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Midway is located at 47.4910°N, 92.5257°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56557.

Midway lies cradled by the ancient, rolling contours of the Laurentian Upland, a vast expanse of bedrock worn smooth by millennia of glacial passage. It lies 52.7 miles north-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 338°T), and is situated 2.3 miles south-south-east of Virginia. Here, the land exhales a scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer shower, and the air itself seems to carry the quiet hum of the boreal forest that presses in from all sides. Deep, clear lakes, remnants of those same colossal ice sheets, punctuate the landscape, their surfaces often mirroring the impossibly blue sky of a Minnesota afternoon, or reflecting the hushed, silver light of dawn. The terrain is a study in subtle shifts – gentle rises that offer glimpses of distant, tree-clad horizons, and shallow valleys where the water, whether river or bog, finds its patient way. The character of Midway is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wild edges of nature are not so much conquered as respected, and where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of life. The story of Midway is etched into the very bedrock and whispered by the wind through the stands of birch and aspen. This locale, once primarily a crossroads for those venturing into the vast northern wilderness, eventually found its economic footing in the bounty of the forests and the richness of the land. Timber, pulp, and the hardy crops that could withstand the short but intense growing season formed the backbone of its early prosperity. While the grand logging operations of yesteryear have largely receded, a spirit of industriousness persists, now often channeled into smaller, more sustainable enterprises, from artisanal woodworking to the cultivation of specialty berries that thrive in the region's cool embrace. The legacy of pioneers who carved homes from the wilderness is palpable, and a deep connection to the land remains a defining characteristic, fostering a community that values self-sufficiency and a profound appreciation for the natural world that surrounds Midway.

About This Midway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midway, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.491038, -92.525739. 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 Midway and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Midway includes the ZIP code (55792), telephone area code (218, 320), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (Mahnomen 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 Midway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.