Welcome to Goodland ...
Goodland is located in Itasca County<1>.
The location of Goodland has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Goodland: GOOD-luhn<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Goodland, you might consider that their post office opened in 1903.
Goodland is 1,410 feet [430 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Goodland lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Goodland: (218)
The ZIP code for Goodland: 55742<5>
Communities Also Named Goodland ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 10 communities that are also named Goodland - they are located in Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri (2), Oklahoma, Texas (2) and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Goodland.
Communities near Goodland ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Goodland.
- Hibbing
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibbing
- Hibbing is located in Saint Louis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 15,716 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hibbing <6>
- Grand Rapids
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Rapids
- Grand Rapids is located in Itasca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,219 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grand Rapids <6>
- Coleraine
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleraine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleraine
- Coleraine is located in Itasca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,972 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coleraine <6>
- Keewatin
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north) - Nashwauk
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nashwauk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nashwauk
- Nashwauk is located in Itasca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 951 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nashwauk <6>
- Bovey
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bovey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bovey
- Bovey is located in Itasca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 784 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bovey <6>
- Marble
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble
- Marble is located in Itasca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 674 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marble <6>
- La Prairie
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for La Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Prairie
- La Prairie is located in Itasca County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 661 people
- Taconite
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest) - Floodwood
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Floodwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floodwood
- Floodwood is located in Saint Louis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 525 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Floodwood <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Goodland. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Goodland.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Goodland. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Goodland.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Goodland. See our Newspapers Page for Goodland.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Goodland ...
Looking for more information about Goodland? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Goodland, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Goodland.
Adding Goodland to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Goodland in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Goodland was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Goodland post office opened in 1903.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Goodland.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Goodland. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Itasca County: www.co.itasca.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Itasca, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Goodland. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Goodland - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Goodland). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Goodland or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |