Sauk Rapids Minnesota Map

About Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Sauk Rapids is a locality in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 13,852. The population density is 850.5 people per km². Sauk Rapids is located at 45.5919°N, 94.1661°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56379.

Sauk Rapids rests along the powerful bend of the Mississippi River, its landscape a quiet interplay of fertile plains and the broad, life-giving waterway. It lies 2.2 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 355°T), and is situated 2.8 miles south-east of Sartell. The land here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, offers a terrain that is mostly flat with a gentle rise towards the north and west, a subtle elevation that allows for sweeping views of the river valley. In the summer months, the air carries the scent of freshly cut hay and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the enduring connection to the earth. Evenings can bring a soft, diffused light, a pearly luminescence that washes over the wide fields and the shimmering surface of the Mississippi, lending a serene, almost painterly quality to the closing hours of the day. The river itself, a dominant force, carves a significant presence, its currents shaping the very character of the settlement, a constant, murmuring presence in the background of daily life. The history of Sauk Rapids is deeply intertwined with the flow of the Mississippi and the ambition of early settlers drawn to its potential for trade and industry. Established as a hub for logging and milling in its nascent years, the economy of Sauk Rapids has since broadened, embracing agriculture and manufacturing, with a steady presence of small businesses that form the backbone of its commerce. The granite quarried from the surrounding hills, a testament to the region's geological past, once fueled construction projects far and wide, leaving a subtle but enduring mark on the built environment. Today, the spirit of enterprise continues, though the pace feels more measured, more attuned to the rhythms of the river and the seasons, a quiet resilience that defines the character of Sauk Rapids.

About This Sauk Rapids Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.59191, -94.166101. 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 Sauk Rapids and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Sauk Rapids includes the ZIP code (56379), telephone area code (320), county seat of Benton County (Foley), and school district assignment (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools). 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 Sauk Rapids is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.