Edwin Manitoba Map

About Edwin, Manitoba

Edwin is a community in 4-11-8-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Edwin is located at 49.8894°N, 98.5150°W.

Edwin rests upon a broad, gently rolling expanse of Manitoba's prairie, where the horizon stretches in an unbroken, sky-filling curve. It lies 18.5 km west-south-west of Portage la Prairie, MB (from Portage la Prairie, MB: bearing 240°T), and is situated 5.9 km north-north-west of Long Plain. The land here, a rich loam the colour of dark chocolate after a spring rain, is etched with the straight, purposeful lines of agricultural fields, a mosaic of wheat, canola, and barley that shimmers under the vast, ever-present sky. Even in the stillest air, a subtle whisper of wind seems to stir the grasses at the field edges, a constant companion to the immense quiet that settles over Edwin as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. The very air feels clean and sharp, carrying the faint, dry scent of earth and sun-baked stubble. The story of Edwin is one of tenacious settlers drawn to the fertile promise of this prairie heartland, their efforts shaping the landscape into the productive farmlands that define its economy today. While Edwin itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is deeply rooted in the agricultural legacy of the region, a testament to the generations who have coaxed sustenance from this rich soil. The local economy hums with the quiet efficiency of farm operations, the processing of grains, and the services that support this vital industry. A keen observer might notice the weathered grain elevators standing sentinel along the railway line, silent witnesses to a bygone era of transport and trade, now largely superseded but still evocative of Edwin's connection to the wider world.

About This Edwin Map Page

Explore Edwin, 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: 49.889444, -98.515. 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 Edwin includes the postal code (R1N), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Edwin 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.