Belle Plaine Minnesota Map

About Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Belle Plaine is a locality in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,423. The population density is 478.5 people per km². Belle Plaine is located at 44.6227°N, 93.7686°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56011.

Belle Plaine rests on land that remembers the long, slow shaping of glaciers, where gentle rises and dips suggest the passage of ancient ice. It lies 14.1 miles south-west of Chaska, MN (from Chaska, MN: bearing 215°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Jordan. The Mississippi River, a broad, unhurried artery, flows not far to the east, its presence felt in the fertile soil and the way the sky seems to stretch a little wider here. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of cultivated fields and the damp promise of dew, a quiet invitation to the day. Houses, many with a comfortable, lived-in look, line streets shaded by mature trees, their branches reaching towards the sun. The character of Belle Plaine is one of grounded practicality, a place where the changing seasons mark the pace of life as reliably as the sun rises. The roots of Belle Plaine run deep into the rich agricultural heritage of Scott County, a tradition that continues to define its local economy. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fostering a spirit of self-reliance. While farming remains a cornerstone, the town has also cultivated a diversified presence, with businesses that serve both the agricultural community and the wider region. The echoes of its past can be glimpsed in the sturdy brickwork of older buildings and the quiet pride in local history. Belle Plaine’s distinctive character is less about grand pronouncements and more about the steady hum of daily life, a place where neighbors know each other’s names and the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of the community.

About This Belle Plaine Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Belle Plaine, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belle Plaine and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Belle Plaine includes the ZIP code (56011), telephone area code (320), county seat of Scott County (Shakopee), and school district assignment (Belle Plaine Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belle Plaine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.