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Albert Lea Minnesota Map

Explore Albert Lea, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Albert Lea, Minnesota

How to Use This Albert Lea, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Albert Lea, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Albert Lea.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Albert Lea
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Freeborn County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.648013
Longitude	-93.368266
Population	18,492
Density	537.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	56007
Area Code	320
County Seat	Albert Lea
School District	Albert Lea Public School District

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About Albert Lea, Minnesota

Albert Lea is a locality in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 18,492. The population density is 537.3 people per km². Albert Lea is located at 43.6480°N, 93.3683°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Albert Lea is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56007.

Albert Lea defines the landscape of southern Minnesota, where the Shell Rock River carves a path through the flat, fertile plains. It lies 19.7 miles west of Austin, MN (from Austin, MN: bearing 266°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east-southeast of Wells. The water flows steadily past the banks of Albert Lea Lake, acting as a quiet mirror to the expansive Midwestern sky. In the distance, the terrain remains open and vast, far removed from any coastline, with the muted green canopy of Hartland Forest providing a quiet respite twelve miles away. The air here holds a crisp, clean quality, especially as the late afternoon sun casts long, golden shadows over Morin Park. This inland expanse remains defined by the rhythmic cycle of the seasons, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered.

Early settlers were drawn to Albert Lea for its proximity to water and the immense potential of the surrounding soil. The economy flourished as agriculture became the primary industry, evolving from simple farming into sophisticated processing and manufacturing sectors. Modern businesses now stand alongside the remnants of these early efforts, maintaining a steady pace of productivity that sustains the local population. Grain elevators and industrial workshops represent the practical, hardworking character that has shaped the region for generations. Even as technology changes the way work is performed, the connection to the land remains a foundational element of the economy. The history of Albert Lea is written in the steady growth of these industries, which continue to support the livelihoods of those who call the region home.

The cultural identity of Albert Lea is rooted in a tradition of endurance and a neighborly spirit that persists through the long, quiet winters. Notable landmarks, such as the historic downtown storefronts, offer a glimpse into a time when the pace of life felt more deliberate and connected. Local gatherings and seasonal events bring the residents together, fostering a sense of belonging that is rarely found in larger, more anonymous places. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary musician Eddie Cochran remains one of the most recognized figures to have emerged from the area. His legacy, along with the collective memory of the community, colors the social fabric with a unique sense of pride. Albert Lea continues to balance the appreciation of its history with a forward-looking perspective, ensuring that the character of the place remains authentic and distinct.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Freeborn County Courthouse (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 181° S
Blazing Star Trail (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 115° SE
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 045° NE
Freeborn County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 029° NE
Freeborn County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 045° NE
Myre-Big Island State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 122° SE
Mall Cinema 7 Theatre (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 014° N
Magaksica State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 269° W
Minnesota Welcomes You (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 176° S
Thanks for Visiting Minnesota (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 176° S
Alden Community Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 279° W
Myrtle Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 119° SE
Worth County Historical Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 152° SE
Swensrud School Museum (Museum) — 16.0 mi, 152° SE
Summerset Theater (Theatre) — 18.8 mi, 084° E
Rice Lake State Park (State Park) — 19.1 mi, 201° S
Old Mill (Historic Ruins) — 27.3 mi, 300° NW
Buddy Holly Crash Site (Public Artwork) — 29.6 mi, 181° S
Odvin Hagen Music Center (Arts Centre) — 29.9 mi, 207° SW
Brewery (Historic Ruins) — 33.2 mi, 164° S
Winnebago Trail (Nature Reserve) — 34.0 mi, 165° S
Rancho Deluxe (Attraction) — 35.3 mi, 165° S
Mason City Communit Theatre (Theatre) — 35.5 mi, 166° S
Voyager Valley Teepee (Attraction) — 36.9 mi, 333° NW
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 43.4 mi, 240° SW · 5,668 acres
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 56.4 mi, 220° SW · 12k acres

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