Tyler Minnesota Map

About Tyler, Minnesota

Tyler is a locality in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,090. The population density is 187.3 people per km². Tyler is located at 44.2783°N, 96.1348°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56178.

Tyler, a quiet sentinel on the broad prairie, exhales a sense of enduring stillness. It lies 57.7 miles north-north-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 29°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east of Lake Benton. The land here rolls in gentle swells, a vast canvas of cultivated fields that stretch towards horizons as wide as a held breath. In summer, the air hums with the industry of unseen insects and the distant drone of tractors, the sunlight a palpable weight that gilds the stalks of corn and soybeans. Winter brings a stark, magnificent beauty, the wind carving drifts across fields dusted with snow, the sky a boundless expanse of pale blue or bruised twilight. The very texture of the earth, a rich, dark loam, speaks of generations of careful tending, of lives lived in concert with the seasons. The story of Tyler is etched into the very grain of its landscape, a testament to the resilience of those who first broke this soil. Founded by Danish immigrants seeking fertile ground and a fresh start, the town carries a quiet pride in its heritage, a legacy reflected in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. Agriculture remains the lifeblood of Tyler, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life, the scent of freshly turned earth a constant, comforting presence. Though no grand monuments mark its existence, the collective memory of hard work, community support, and a deep connection to the land forms the true character of Tyler, a place where the sky feels closer and the stars burn brighter.

About This Tyler Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tyler, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.2783, -96.134755. 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 Tyler and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Tyler includes the ZIP code (56178), telephone area code (320), county seat of Lincoln County (Ivanhoe), and school district assignment (RTR 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 Tyler is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.