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Apple Valley Minnesota Map

Explore Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota

How to Use This Apple Valley, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Apple Valley, 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 Apple Valley.

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	Apple Valley
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Dakota County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.745301
Longitude	-93.199413
Population	56,374
Density	1290.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55124
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Hastings
School District	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

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About Apple Valley, Minnesota

Apple Valley is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 56,374. The population density is 1290.1 people per km². Apple Valley is located at 44.7453°N, 93.1994°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Apple Valley is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55124.

Apple Valley reveals itself as a landscape of subtle transitions, where the flat, expansive prairie yields to the quiet rise of terrain that defines the local horizon. It lies 3.8 miles southeast of Burnsville, MN (from Burnsville, MN: bearing 130°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-southeast of Bloomington. The earth here holds a memory of ancient glaciers, manifesting now in the gentle elevation of Buck Hill, which breaks the monotony of the skyline with a singular, firm presence. Moisture gathers in the low basins, most notably at Lac Lavon Lake, where the water mirrors the shifting gray and amber tones of a Minnesota sky. Beyond these points, the land settles into a quiet, terrestrial calm, far removed from any oceanic influence, defined instead by the steady, unhurried passage of air across open ground and the cool, shadowed groves of Pennock Park.

Early settlers arrived in Apple Valley to cultivate the fertile soil, transforming a landscape of wild grasses into a patchwork of productive farms. The transition from agrarian roots to a contemporary suburban identity occurred through a slow, deliberate accumulation of families seeking space and a connection to the rhythms of the North Woods environment. This history is not marked by grand, singular monuments, but rather by the steady persistence of those who built homes and established the foundations of a community that values both stability and the slow change of the seasons. The legacy of these pioneers remains in the way the streets follow the natural contours of the earth, honoring the original topography even as the surroundings became more dense and interconnected.

Economic life in Apple Valley pulses with a modern, pragmatic energy, supported by a diverse array of professional services and local industries that serve the broader regional population. While no major universities occupy the immediate municipal footprint, the workforce benefits from proximity to the intellectual and technical resources of the broader metropolitan area, ensuring that infrastructure remains robust and capable of supporting a growing populace. The Credit River flows six miles away, serving as a reminder of the hydrological currents that define the region’s geography and sustain the local ecology. Daily life here is characterized by an efficient, quiet industriousness, where the commute and the local commercial centers are balanced against the desire for a well-maintained, functional living environment.

Culture in Apple Valley finds its expression in the active, seasonal engagement of its residents, who gather for community festivals that celebrate the distinct character of the regional climate. While professional sports remain a passion pursued in the larger arenas of the nearby metropolis, local interest is often centered on the high-school athletic traditions that bring neighbors together on crisp autumn evenings. The proximity to Buck Hill provides a focal point for winter recreation, allowing residents to embrace the deep, legendary winters that define life in this corner of the state. Life here is lived with a quiet appreciation for the changing light and the solid, grounded reality of the plains, where the absence of grand, dramatic landmarks allows the simple beauty of the local woods and the shared experiences of the people to take precedence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Alimagnet Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 220° SW
Johnny Cake Ridge Park West (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 143° SE
The Gathering (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 097° E
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.6 mi, 339° N · 24k acres
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 349° N
Veterans Path of Honor (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 196° S
Central Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 011° N
Old Mill Site (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 314° NW
Outdoor classroom (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 208° SW
Farmington Area Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 162° S
Crayola Experience (Theme Park) — 7.7 mi, 345° N
Off-Leash Dog (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 287° W
B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 344° N
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium (Aquarium) — 7.8 mi, 345° N
1st Brigade Memorial (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 313° NW
WPA Work Camp No 1 (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 008° N
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 10.4 mi, 003° N · 64 acres
Art Resources Gallery (Gallery) — 10.9 mi, 325° NW
Highland 1 & 2 (Cinema) — 12.0 mi, 003° N
Cottage Grove Armory - Minnesota National Guard (Historic Castle / Fort) — 12.7 mi, 062° NE
Great River Gallery (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 015° N
Weinstein Gallery (Gallery) — 12.9 mi, 340° N
Breakers Pipeline (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 287° W
Breakers Plunge (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 287° W

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