Orr Minnesota Map

About Orr, Minnesota

Orr is a locality in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 368. The population density is 107.7 people per km². Orr is located at 48.0535°N, 92.8310°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55771.

Orr lies at the edge of a vast, wild expanse, where the boreal forest begins its slow, deliberate march across the landscape. It lies 94.1 miles north-north-west of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 339°T), and is situated 39.1 miles north-north-west of Virginia. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a perpetual breath from the surrounding wilderness. Rolling hills, smoothed by ancient glaciers, cradle small, dark lakes that mirror the deep blue of the northern sky, their shores often fringed with dense stands of spruce and fir. The terrain is a study in textures: the rough bark of birch trees, the yielding moss underfoot, and the occasional granite outcropping that hints at the bedrock’s deep strength. Even the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, seems to possess a softer, more diffused quality, painting the forest floor in shifting patterns of light and shadow. The history of Orr is intrinsically tied to the resources that drew people to this remote corner of St. Louis County. Logging was the lifeblood for generations, the rhythmic thud of axes and the rumble of trucks echoing through the woods, shaping the very character of the place. While the timber industry has evolved, its legacy remains evident in the broad, cleared spaces and the weathered barns that dot the landscape. The economy now also finds sustenance from the abundant lakes and forests, supporting a quiet tourism focused on fishing, hunting, and the simple enjoyment of nature. Orr serves as a gateway to the great northern outdoors, a place where the pace of life slows to match the unhurried flow of the nearby rivers, and where the enduring spirit of the Northwoods can still be felt.

About This Orr Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orr, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.053527, -92.831002. 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 Orr and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Orr includes the ZIP code (55771), telephone area code (218), county seat of St. Louis County (Duluth), and school district assignment (St. Louis County 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 Orr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.