Scanlon Minnesota Map

About Scanlon, Minnesota

Scanlon is a locality in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,146. The population density is 489.4 people per km². Scanlon is located at 46.7066°N, 92.4282°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55720.

Scanlon spreads itself across a gently rolling landscape, where the rich, dark soil of Carlton County slopes towards the St. Louis River. It lies 15.4 miles west of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 266°T), and is situated 1.8 miles south-east of Cloquet. Pine and aspen, hardy survivors of the northern climate, punctuate the fields, their silhouettes softened by the diffused light of a sky that often hangs low and grey. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and the distant tang of woodsmoke, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Even in the heart of Scanlon, the land feels present, a palpable force shaping the lives and the very character of its inhabitants. This corner of Minnesota has long been intertwined with the ebb and flow of timber and iron. The St. Louis River, a vital artery for log drives in days past, still murmurs stories of a bustling past, its waters now reflecting a quieter Scanlon. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the extraction of resources, has found new footing, with a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty and a resilient spirit that underpins daily life. The rhythm of Scanlon is one of steady perseverance, a quiet strength born from generations who have weathered harsh winters and celebrated fleeting summers, their lives as deeply rooted in this land as the ancient trees that guard its edges.

About This Scanlon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scanlon, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.70661, -92.428246. 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 Scanlon and Carlton County.

Detailed location data for Scanlon includes the ZIP code (55720), telephone area code (218), county seat of Carlton County (Carlton), and school district assignment (Cloquet 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 Scanlon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.