Wilton Minnesota Map

About Wilton, Minnesota

Wilton is a locality in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 327. The population density is 42.7 people per km². Wilton is located at 47.5036°N, 95.0011°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56601.

Wilton lies at the edge of expansive northern woodlands, where the land begins its slow, patient rise toward the glacial ridges. It lies 93.7 miles east-north-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 62°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of Bemidji. The terrain here is a subtle mosaic of aspen groves, their bark a pale, papery grey against the deeper greens of pine and spruce, interspersed with open fields that hint at a former agricultural life. Waterways, small and winding, thread through the landscape, often reflecting the vast, pale blue sky that seems to stretch on forever, a constant presence that shapes the very air you breathe, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant pine needles. The scattered homes and buildings of Wilton blend unobtrusively into this setting, their forms softened by the generous light of the northern sun. The history of Wilton is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the abundant timber that once defined this region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, cleared the land, their efforts yielding crops that sustained burgeoning families and contributed to the local economy through farming and the sale of lumber. While agriculture remains a thread, the character of Wilton has evolved, with a quiet resilience evident in its present-day economy, which often relies on a blend of small businesses and the natural resources that surround it. The community itself possesses a gentle, unhurried rhythm, a place where life unfolds at a pace dictated by the changing seasons and the enduring beauty of the Minnesota north.

About This Wilton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilton, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.503563, -95.001117. 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 Wilton and Beltrami County.

Detailed location data for Wilton includes the ZIP code (56093), telephone area code (320), county seat of Beltrami County (Bemidji), and school district assignment (Bemidji 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 Wilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.