Red Wing Minnesota Map

About Red Wing, Minnesota

Red Wing is a locality in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 16,758. The population density is 184.7 people per km². Red Wing is located at 44.5625°N, 92.5338°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55089.

Red Wing rises from the Mississippi River, a collection of sturdy brick buildings and quiet residential streets that tumble down from the dramatic bluffs. It lies 27.2 miles south-east of Cottage Grove, MN (from Cottage Grove, MN: bearing 132°T), and is situated 15.3 miles west-north-west of Lake City. The land here is a testament to glacial sculpting, with the wide, often steely-grey expanse of the river forming a constant, murmuring presence. Beyond the town, the fields of Goodhue County unfold in a patchwork of greens and golds, a landscape that breathes with the seasons, from the stark beauty of winter to the humid vibrancy of summer. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the river, mingling with the fainter aroma of distant farmlands. This is a place with a deep history, its origins tied to the powerful flow of the Mississippi, which served as both highway and lifeblood for early settlers. Red Wing was a vital hub for steamboat trade and milling, its economy once powered by the grain that poured in from the surrounding prairies. The iconic Red Wing Shoes, a name recognized far beyond these bluffs, speaks to a legacy of skilled craftsmanship and enduring industry that continues to define Red Wing. The town's character is one of quiet resilience, a blend of the industrious spirit of its past and the gentle, unhurried pace of life along the river.

About This Red Wing Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Wing, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.562468, -92.533801. 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 Red Wing and Goodhue County.

Detailed location data for Red Wing includes the ZIP code (55066), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Goodhue County (Red Wing), and school district assignment (Red Wing 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 Red Wing is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.