Wanamingo Minnesota Map

About Wanamingo, Minnesota

Wanamingo is a locality in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,389. The population density is 322.8 people per km². Wanamingo is located at 44.3044°N, 92.7905°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55983.

Wanamingo rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, its terrain a tapestry of rolling hills and fertile valleys that flow toward the Zumbro River. It lies 25.2 miles north-west of Rochester, MN (from Rochester, MN: bearing 321°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west of Zumbrota. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that speaks of the deep, rich soil. Open fields stretch to the horizon, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds under a sky that can shift from the soft, diffused light of an overcast day to the sharp, brilliant blue of a clear afternoon. The occasional stand of mature oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching, punctuate the openness, offering pockets of shade and a sense of enduring quiet. The history of Wanamingo is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy carried forward by generations of families who have worked this land. The local economy still hums with the steady rhythm of farming, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the landscape, their stalks rustling secrets in the breeze. Beyond the fields, the town itself is a collection of sturdy buildings, many bearing the marks of time and resilience, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its people. The community has a strong Norwegian heritage, a cultural thread that still subtly influences its character, evident in the careful upkeep of homes and the neighborly interactions that define daily life in Wanamingo.

About This Wanamingo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wanamingo, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.304409, -92.790475. 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 Wanamingo and Goodhue County.

Detailed location data for Wanamingo includes the ZIP code (55983), telephone area code (218), county seat of Goodhue County (Red Wing), and school district assignment (Kenyon-Wanamingo 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 Wanamingo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.