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Austin Minnesota Map

Explore Austin, 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 Austin, Minnesota

How to Use This Austin, Minnesota Map

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

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	Austin
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Mower County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	43.66663
Longitude	-92.974637
Population	26,174
Density	758.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55912
Area Code	218
County Seat	Austin
School District	Austin Public School District

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About Austin, Minnesota

Austin is a locality in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 26,174. The population density is 758.4 people per km². Austin is located at 43.6666°N, 92.9746°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Austin is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55912.

Austin occupies a flat expanse of the upper Midwest where the landscape stretches toward the horizon in a quiet, unadorned display of prairie land. It lies 19.7 miles east of Albert Lea, MN (from Albert Lea, MN: bearing 86°T), and is situated 19.7 miles northeast of Northwood. The Cedar River carves a slow, deliberate path through the center of the terrain, providing a constant, rhythmic presence that anchors the layout of the streets. Beside these waters, Mill Pond holds the sky in its still surface, reflecting the changing light of the long, deep winters that define the regional climate. Horace Austin Park offers a generous green space for residents to gather, acting as a natural buffer against the stark, open fields of the surrounding plains. The air here carries a crisp, clean quality, particularly in the autumn when the chill begins to settle into the soil.

Agriculture and the processing of food have long provided the primary engine for the prosperity of Austin, establishing a legacy of hard, consistent labor. The presence of the Hormel company transformed the local economy, turning a small settlement into a focal point for the regional industry. Generations of families have contributed to this economic fiber, ensuring that the work of the fields and the factories remains the bedrock of daily life. Even as the methods of production have modernized, the town maintains a steady, industrious pace that favors practical outcomes over fleeting trends. This focus on tangible output creates a sense of stability, grounding the people in a shared commitment to their collective welfare.

The cultural character of Austin finds its most vibrant expression in the life of the community and its dedication to the arts and history. The Spam Museum serves as a singular, well-known landmark, drawing visitors who wish to engage with the unique history of the local manufacturing heritage. Among the notable figures associated with this place, the musician John Philip Sousa once visited, though the town is perhaps most widely recognized for the enduring influence of George A. Hormel. Local events throughout the year foster a sense of continuity, bringing neighbors together to celebrate the changing seasons and the traditions that have persisted for decades. Life in Austin moves with a deliberate, honest grace, reflecting a deep-seated pride in the identity forged by its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rydjor Bike Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 347° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 089° E
Mower County Historical Society Exhibits (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 242° SW
Wildwood Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 360° N
Lyle-austin State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 152° SE
Summerset Theater (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 303° NW
Cedar River State Aquatic Management Area (Mower) (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 190° S
Mower County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 316° NW
Freeborn County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 4.7 mi, 302° NW
Myrtle Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 233° SW
Otranto Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 182° S
Myre-Big Island State Park (State Park) — 15.5 mi, 265° W
Deer Creek Wildlife Area (Local Conservation Area) — 15.8 mi, 197° S
Welcome to Hayfield (Monument) — 16.7 mi, 020° N
Mall Cinema 7 Theatre (Cinema) — 19.1 mi, 273° W
Freeborn County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 19.2 mi, 269° W
Worth County Historical Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 219° SW
Swensrud School Museum (Museum) — 19.7 mi, 218° SW
Freeborn County Courthouse (Monument) — 19.7 mi, 266° W
Saint Ansgar Veterans Memorial/ Freedom Rock (Monument) — 20.1 mi, 172° S
Minnesota Welcomes You (Monument) — 22.1 mi, 239° SW
Lake Louise State Park (State Park) — 23.7 mi, 112° E
Bear Cave Park Meadow (Viewpoint) — 26.9 mi, 061° NE
Cedar Valley Memories Museum (Museum) — 27.3 mi, 165° S
Watts Theater (Cinema) — 27.7 mi, 163° S
Manly Caboose Museum (Museum) — 28.6 mi, 203° SW
Byron Bear (Public Artwork) — 31.2 mi, 031° NE
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 33.1 mi, 029° NE
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 61.7 mi, 248° W · 5,668 acres
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 67.7 mi, 041° NE · 274k acres

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