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North Branch Minnesota Map

Explore North Branch, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of North Branch, Minnesota

How to Use This North Branch, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for North Branch, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to North Branch.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	North Branch
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Chisago County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.510939
Longitude	-92.944286
Population	10,787
Density	117.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55056
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Center City
School District	North Branch Public Schools

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About North Branch, Minnesota

North Branch is a locality in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 10,787. The population density is 117.0 people per km². North Branch is located at 45.5109°N, 92.9443°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. North Branch is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55056.

North Branch holds a quiet expanse of land where the North Branch Sunrise River carves a winding path through the local terrain. It lies 12.6 miles east-southeast of Cambridge, MN (from Cambridge, MN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of Stacy. The landscape surrounding North Branch remains defined by vast stretches of open prairie and encroaching woodland, creating an atmosphere of persistent, earthen stillness. Only two miles distant, the waters of Mud Lake reflect the shifting colors of the sky, offering a subtle stillness to the horizon. During the deep winters of legend, the ground hardens and the light turns a pale, translucent silver that clings to the frost-tipped trees. Residents often find their way to Central Park to observe the transition of seasons as the light wanes over the flat, expansive plains. Far to the south, the terrain remains inland and distant from any coastline, anchored firmly in the steady, grounded interior of the continent.

Historical settlers found their footing in North Branch by leaning into the agricultural potential of the soil and the proximity of the river for early industry. The economy has since evolved from its agrarian origins into a blend of small-scale manufacturing and service-oriented commerce that sustains the local population today. Modern businesses operate with a pragmatic focus, drawing on a labor force that values the steady, deliberate pace of work common to these northern reaches. While the industry is modest, it maintains a consistent momentum that mirrors the slow, inevitable movement of the North Branch Sunrise River. This disciplined approach to growth ensures that the local character remains grounded in the traditions of those who first cleared the land.

Cultural life in North Branch is characterized by a reserved, neighborly spirit that honors the diverse Scandinavian and Ojibwe heritage layered into the region’s history. Community gatherings often center around local events that bring residents together, reinforcing bonds that remain tight throughout the long, dark months of the year. While the area is far removed from the clamor of major urban centers, the local atmosphere is enriched by a genuine, quiet pride in the regional identity. The silhouette of Wild Mountain rises thirteen miles away on the horizon, a constant, silent presence that marks the limit of the local view. Though few internationally famous figures call these fields home, the people of North Branch cultivate a distinct way of life that finds profound meaning in the simple, rhythmic cycles of their daily environment.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harder Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 327° NW
Clayton Anderson Family Memorial Nature Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 267° W
River Walk Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 285° W
Janet Johnson Memorial State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 190° S
Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 164° S
Wild River State Park (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 029° NE
Governor Knowles State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 5.4 mi, 036° NE
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 5.4 mi, 034° NE · 21k acres
Polk County Forest (Local Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 043° NE
Amador Heritage Center (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 099° E
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 9.9 mi, 338° N
Amphitheater (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 077° E
Old Nevers Dam Site (Viewpoint) — 10.7 mi, 080° E
Chisago County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 352° N
Fish Lake Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 14.1 mi, 030° NE
Play Inc. Community Theatre (Arts Centre) — 14.1 mi, 287° W
Lorraine Motel Sign Re-sited (Public Artwork) — 14.4 mi, 128° SE
Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 15.8 mi, 132° SE · 4,903 acres
Folsom House (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 118° SE
Festival Theater (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 115° SE
Big Yellow Chair (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 118° SE
Fawn Doe Rosa Wildlife Educational Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 18.5 mi, 115° SE
Scandia Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 18.8 mi, 160° S
Swedish Settler's Monument (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 162° S
Rural School Museum (Museum) — 21.4 mi, 357° N
First Danish Seminary (Monument) — 21.4 mi, 079° E
Emma's House (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 034° NE
Marine Village Artist Studios (Gallery) — 23.2 mi, 158° S
Judd Street Exchange (Gallery) — 23.2 mi, 158° S
Marine Mill (Historic Ruins) — 23.3 mi, 158° S

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