Explore Andover, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Andover, 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 Andover.
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 | Andover |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.25242 |
| Longitude | -93.337402 |
| Population | 32,601 |
| Density | 371.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55304 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Anoka |
| School District | Anoka-Hennepin Public School District |
Andover occupies a broad expanse of level ground where the horizon stretches wide beneath the vast, changing light of the northern plains. It lies 2.3 miles west-southwest of Ham Lake, MN (from Ham Lake, MN: bearing 240°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-northwest of Blaine. The landscape across Andover is defined by a quiet, open character, punctuated by the persistent presence of the Prairie Knoll that anchors the local terrain. Two miles away, the waters of McKay Lake reflect the seasonal shifts of the sky, while the nearby channel of County Ditch Number Thirtyseven carves a steady path through the surrounding fields. The air here holds a crisp, bracing quality, especially as autumn transitions into the deep, quiet cold of a Minnesota winter. Further out, the distant mass of Sunset Hill rises against the sky, marking the edge of a region shaped by glacial retreat and the slow accumulation of fertile soil.
Settlers arrived in Andover to cultivate the sturdy earth, establishing a foundation of agriculture that eventually gave way to a modern suburban economy. The transition from farmstead to residential enclave reflects a broader shift in the regional industry, where local commerce now thrives alongside a steady workforce that commutes to larger centers. While the early days were defined by the labor of clearing land and managing the cycles of harvest, Andover today maintains a balanced pace that honors its industrious origins. Small businesses and professional services provide the backbone of the economy, ensuring the daily life of the residents remains grounded and self-sufficient. This evolution from a rural outpost into a functional, contemporary settlement remains the defining narrative of the local progress.
Andover fosters a cultural character defined by a pragmatic, neighborly spirit that is typical of those who endure long, snowy winters together. Residents often gather at local community spaces, finding connection in shared traditions that celebrate the changing seasons and the simple joys of a quiet life. The community maintains a steady focus on local education and youth athletics, which serve as the primary social nodes for families throughout the year. While the area is not defined by singular, world-famous monuments, the consistent maintenance of public spaces and the preservation of natural corridors like the Prairie Knoll keep the spirit of the outdoors accessible to all. The residents take pride in an unpretentious identity, where the strength of the community is measured by the reliability of one’s neighbor rather than the fame of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Andover, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.25242, -93.337402. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Andover includes the ZIP code (55304), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Anoka County (Anoka), and school district assignment (Anoka-Hennepin Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |