Cottonwoods Manitoba Map

About Cottonwoods, Manitoba

Cottonwoods is a community in 22-10-17-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cottonwoods is located at 49.8497°N, 99.7000°W.

Cottonwoods rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate hand of glacial retreat, its fields stretching out under a vast, often luminous sky. It lies 18.1 km east of Brandon, MB (from Brandon, MB: bearing 89°T), and is situated 4.9 km south of Douglas. The land here is a subtle mosaic of rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth of the prairies gives way to the gentler inclinations that hint at the more northerly boreal fringe. Stands of trembling aspen, their leaves a vibrant punctuation against the muted tones of grasses and grain, break the expanse, their silvery bark catching the light in the late afternoon. A quietude pervades Cottonwoods, a sense of space that allows the whisper of wind through the stalks of wheat and the distant calls of unseen birds to become the dominant sounds. The history of Cottonwoods is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the province, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first tilled this soil. For generations, the rhythm of planting and harvest has dictated the pulse of life, with grain elevators standing like sentinels on the horizon, marking the passage of seasons and the flow of commerce. While farming remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses catering to the needs of a close-knit population, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Cottonwoods, drawing those seeking a slower, more grounded existence. The air itself often carries a clean, crisp scent, particularly after a rain, a refreshing reminder of the fertile ground and the open skies that define this place.

About This Cottonwoods Map Page

Explore Cottonwoods, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.849722, -99.7. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Cottonwoods includes the postal code (R7A), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Cottonwoods is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.