Palisade Minnesota Map

About Palisade, Minnesota

Palisade is a locality in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 148. The population density is 76.2 people per km². Palisade is located at 46.7133°N, 93.4886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56469.

Palisade rests in the embrace of Aitkin County, a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat and the patient flow of water. It lies 65.6 miles west of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 270°T), and is situated 16.3 miles north-east of Aitkin. Here, the land rises and falls in gentle swells, carpeted with the deep greens of pine and deciduous forests that give way to the occasional clearing where sunlight spills onto rich, dark earth. The air, especially in the quiet hours before dawn, carries the scent of damp soil and the subtle, resinous perfume of the surrounding woods, a testament to the region's wild heart. Narrow, winding roads, often unpaved, thread through this terrain, hinting at the remote beauty and the deliberate pace of life that defines Palisade. Creeks and small, unnamed ponds glint like scattered jewels amongst the trees, reflecting the ever-changing Minnesota sky. The history of Palisade is a story whispered by the very soil, a narrative woven from the threads of logging, agriculture, and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life away from the clamor of cities. For generations, the bounty of the forests provided sustenance and livelihood, and the fertile ground, once cleared, proved surprisingly generous to those who worked it. Though the grand logging operations have long since faded, a connection to the land remains palpable, evident in the small farms and gardens that dot the landscape, and the quiet pride of residents who understand the rhythms of the seasons. The local economy, while modest, is anchored in these enduring connections, with a resilience that mirrors the tenacious growth of the trees that still stand sentinel over Palisade.

About This Palisade Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palisade, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.713286, -93.488569. 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 Palisade and Aitkin County.

Detailed location data for Palisade includes the ZIP code (56469), telephone area code (320), county seat of Aitkin County (Aitkin), and school district assignment (Aitkin 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 Palisade is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.