Canton, MN
- Elevation
- 1,343 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Canton is a quiet, tight-knit town of around 300 people tucked into southeastern Minnesota’s rolling bluff country, right near the Iowa border. Daily life here is relaxed and rural, with U.S. Highway 52 offering a quick drive to neighboring Harmony or Mabel for groceries, dining, and local events. Families send their kids to the shared Mabel-Canton school district, and the community carries a genuine, friendly feel where neighbors still wave as you drive by. If you want an affordable, peaceful countryside setting away from the bustle, Canton offers a solid small-town home base.
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