Martin, Minnesota facts for kids
This page is about the unincorporated community in northern Minnesota. For the county named Martin in southern Minnesota, see Martin County, Minnesota. For the city named Saint Martin near Saint Cloud, see St. Martin, Minnesota. For the township named Martin in southwest Minnesota, see Martin Township, Rock County, Minnesota.
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 Martin, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Martin, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Township | Balsam Township |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 70 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55709
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 659367 |
Martin is a small, quiet place in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town.
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Where is Martin Located?
Martin is found in the southwestern part of Balsam Township. It is in northern Minnesota.
Roads and Nearby Areas
You can find Martin northwest of a town called Bovey. It is close to where two county roads meet: Itasca County Road 49 and County Road 50. Another road, County Road 326, is also nearby.
Lakes and Forests Around Martin
Martin is surrounded by beautiful nature.
- Two lakes, Trout Lake and Spider Lake, are very close by.
- The community is also inside the huge Chippewa National Forest. This forest is a great place for outdoor activities.
Distances to Other Towns
Martin is a bit away from bigger towns.
- It is about 23 miles northwest of Bovey.
- It is 22 miles north of Grand Rapids.
- To the southeast, it is 14 miles from Marcell.
- It is 25 miles southeast of Bigfork.
What is a ZIP Code?
Martin uses the ZIP code 55709. This ZIP code is based in Bovey. A ZIP code is a special number that helps the postal service deliver mail to the correct place.
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