Emerson Manitoba Map

About Emerson, Manitoba

Emerson is a town in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Emerson is located at 49.0069°N, 97.2147°W.

Emerson sits upon the flat, wide expanse of the prairie, defined by the slow, deliberate current of the Red River that carves its path through the heavy soil. It lies 27.3 km east-south-east of Altona, MB (from Altona, MB: bearing 113°T), and is situated 15.6 km south-south-west of Dominion City. The horizon here is vast, an immense ceiling of blue that presses down upon the fields, grounding the spirit in the sheer scale of the earth. When the light fades, the sky takes on a bruised, violet hue that mirrors the stillness of Lake Louise, which rests quietly just three kilometres away. The air carries the scent of turned earth and the cooling breath of the water, marking the transition from the heat of the day into a long, darkening silence. The history of Emerson is anchored in the movement of people across the flat plains, where the promise of fertile ground once drew settlers to build a life against the winds. Agriculture remains the lifeblood of the region, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels over the fields, their silhouettes sharp against the clouds. Emerson functions as a vital point of transit, where the machinery of trade and the passage of goods dictate the pulse of the day. The industry here is quiet and functional, concerned with the harvest and the maintenance of the links that bind the local economy to the broader currents of the country. Life in Emerson moves with a focused, deliberate intent, shaped by the cycles of the seasons and the demands of the land. The cultural character is defined by the resilience of those who endure the extremes of a continental climate, finding beauty in the stark, monochromatic winters and the sudden, vivid green of spring. Residents look toward the Red River as a constant companion, its banks providing a place for reflection amidst the persistent work of the day. There is an austere grace in the way the buildings huddle against the wind, a quiet acknowledgment that the land, while broad and unforgiving, remains the true master of all who dwell within its borders.

About This Emerson Map Page

Explore Emerson, 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: 49.006944, -97.214722. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Emerson includes the postal code (R6W), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Emerson 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.