Solway Minnesota Map
Solway, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Solway, Beltrami County.
Interactive Map of Solway, Minnesota
| City | Solway |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Beltrami |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 47.519954 |
| Longitude | -95.129176 |
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 43.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Solway, Minnesota
Solway is a locality in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 117. The population density is 43.5 people per km². Solway is located at 47.5200°N, 95.1292°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56678.
Solway rests at the edge of the great northern forests, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of the land. It lies 88.9 miles east-north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 59°T), and is situated 12.1 miles west-north-west of Bemidji. Here, the earth slopes gently towards the wide, reflective waters of the Red Lake, its surface often a mirror for the vast, ever-changing sky. The air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp soil, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in, softened by the cultivated fields that surround the small cluster of homes and businesses. The light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a peculiar, honeyed quality, gilding the weathered wood of barns and the hardy stalks of corn, lending a serene hush to the landscape. The history of Solway is tied to the rich resources of this region, a story of logging and the subsequent embrace of agriculture. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the soil, a cycle of planting and harvest that continues to sustain the local economy. While larger towns may boast bustling centers, Solway offers a different kind of wealth, found in the quiet satisfaction of a well-tended farm and the enduring camaraderie of its people. The nearby waterways, once highways for timber, now offer tranquil spaces for recreation, their shores a peaceful counterpoint to the industrious past.
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About This Solway Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Solway, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Solway and Beltrami County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Solway is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Solway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
