Steep Rock Manitoba Map

About Steep Rock, Manitoba

Steep Rock is a community in 33-28-10-W, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a town. Steep Rock is located at 51.4425°N, 98.7997°W.

Steep Rock rises from the rugged embrace of Manitoba's Interlake region, a place where the earth itself seems to exhale ancient stories. It lies 42.8 km north-west of Ashern, MB (from Ashern, MB: bearing 313°T), and is situated 15.8 km west-south-west of Hilbre. The landscape here is a bold declaration of granite and water, with the imposing escarpment of the Riding Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. Below, the deep, cool waters of Steep Rock Lake, a jewel box of blues and greens, mirror the sky, its surface often rippled by the whisper of wind through sparse boreal forest. Pine and spruce cling to the rocky slopes, their dark needles a stark contrast against the pale grey stone, creating a visual symphony of resilience and raw beauty. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine resin and damp earth, especially potent after a summer rain, hinting at the wild heart that beats beneath the surface. The history of Steep Rock is etched into its very bones, a legacy forged in the relentless pursuit of iron ore. For decades, this remote outpost was a vital hub for mining operations, its economy once tethered to the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of ore carts. Though the large-scale mining has long since ceased, the echoes of that industrious past remain, visible in the weathered structures and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, Steep Rock draws a different kind of visitor, one seeking solace in its natural grandeur, drawn to the clear waters for fishing and recreation, and to the quietude that settles over the land as dusk paints the sky in hues of lavender and rose. The local character is one of stoic independence, a quiet pride in a place that has weathered both boom and bust, a testament to the enduring strength of those who call Steep Rock home.

About This Steep Rock Map Page

Explore Steep Rock, 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: 51.4425, -98.799722. 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 Steep Rock includes the postal code (R0C), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Steep Rock 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.