Canyon, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canyon
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 Canyon, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Canyon, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Township | Northland Township |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 40 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55717
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 660955 |
Canyon is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Northland Township in Saint Louis County.
Where is Canyon Located?
Canyon is found in the state of Minnesota. It is about 27 miles north of a bigger city called Duluth. You can find Canyon right where U.S. Highway 53 and Harris Road (which is also County Road 737) meet. This community is located along U.S. Highway 53, which connects Duluth and another city named Virginia. A small stream called Hellwig Creek also flows through the community.
A Look at Canyon's Past
Canyon has always been a small community. In the 1920s, it was considered a hamlet, which is a very small village. At that time, about 83 people lived there. By the 1940s, the number of people living in Canyon grew a little, reaching an estimated 100 residents. Today, it remains a quiet, unincorporated community.
