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Big Lake Minnesota Map

Explore Big Lake, 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 Big Lake, Minnesota

How to Use This Big Lake, Minnesota Map

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

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	Big Lake
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Sherburne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.342422
Longitude	-93.743036
Population	11,686
Density	645.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55309
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Elk River
School District	Big Lake Public School District

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About Big Lake, Minnesota

Big Lake is a locality in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 11,686. The population density is 645.0 people per km². Big Lake is located at 45.3424°N, 93.7430°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Big Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55309.

Big Lake occupies a space where the expansive prairies of the Midwest meet the cooling influence of deep, inland woodlands. It lies 3.0 miles northeast of Monticello, MN (from Monticello, MN: bearing 51°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-northwest of Elk River. The terrain surrounding Big Lake remains defined by a gentle, glacial topography that softens the horizon, occasionally broken by the presence of Blue Hill far to the distance. Residents often look toward the nearby Elk River, which flows with a steady, deliberate pace through the changing seasons. Just seven miles away, the Sand Dunes State Forest offers a contrast of pine and sandy soil that shifts in color under the long, angled light of autumn. Jefferson Square Park provides a quiet, central gathering point where the pace of the day slows to match the movement of the clouds.

Settlement in Big Lake emerged from the necessity of rail expansion and the steady rhythm of agricultural labor that defined the early regional economy. Over generations, the local industry transitioned from small-scale farming to a more diverse landscape of manufacturing and regional commerce. The persistence of those who first cleared the land remains evident in the sturdy architecture and the methodical approach to growth that characterizes the area. Big Lake continues to support a workforce that balances traditional trade skills with the demands of modern regional infrastructure. This economic stability allows the local spirit to remain focused on long-term sustainability rather than the frantic pace of larger urban centers. The resulting character is one of quiet determination, where every new endeavor is measured against the endurance of the past.

Cultural life in Big Lake reflects a grounded heritage that values community gatherings and the changing of the seasons over grand, fleeting spectacles. During the summer months, local events bring neighbors together in the open air, celebrating a collective pride that is both understated and deeply held. While the region is not defined by individual celebrity, the people here share a common identity shaped by the unique demands of the climate and the landscape. The atmosphere invites a contemplative stillness, especially during the deep, quiet winters when the frost settles over the fields. Those who live here often find beauty in the subtle textures of the land, from the way the sun warms the earth in early spring to the stark, clean lines of the trees against a pale sky. Life in Big Lake moves with an intentionality that honors the surrounding natural world and the bonds formed by years of shared experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

River Oaks Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 005° N
Lakeside Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 233° SW
Mississippi River Islands State Scientific and Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 159° S
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 213° SW
Sand Dunes State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 4.0 mi, 005° N
Uncas Dunes (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 011° N
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 033° NE · 61k acres
Wright County Waterfowl Production Area Of Mn (Resource Management Area) — 5.8 mi, 186° S
Wright County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 5.8 mi, 186° S
Bob Dunn Horse Camp (Nature Reserve) — 6.6 mi, 015° N
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 7.7 mi, 331° NW
Lake Maria State Park (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 263° W
Anderson Hill Lookout (Viewpoint) — 9.4 mi, 261° W
Cascades Development Monument (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 160° S
Front Porch Musical Theatre (Theatre) — 12.9 mi, 134° SE
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 13.7 mi, 121° SE · 64 acres
St. Walburga 1883-1983 Centennial Monument (Monument) — 15.3 mi, 140° SE
Dinosaur (Public Artwork) — 16.5 mi, 303° NW
Apple Jack Orchard (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 188° S
Stoney Brook Farms (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 332° NW
Minnesota Pioneer Park (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 252° W
Heart of the City Music Factory (Theatre) — 19.8 mi, 118° SE
Rumriver Art Center (Arts Centre) — 19.8 mi, 118° SE
Pumpkin Roundabout (Attraction) — 20.3 mi, 121° SE
Maple Grove History Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 135° SE
Maple Grove Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 21.8 mi, 140° SE
The Svitak Family Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 22.3 mi, 146° SE
Auditorium (Stadium) — 23.1 mi, 128° SE
Uptown Hamel Library/Museum (Museum) — 23.4 mi, 153° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.0 mi, 164° S · 24k acres

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