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Bloomington Minnesota Map

Explore Bloomington, 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 Bloomington, Minnesota

How to Use This Bloomington, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	44.829666
Longitude	-93.315217
Population	89,987
Density	1001.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	55431, 55420
Area Code	763
County Seat	Minneapolis
School District	Bloomington Public School District

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About Bloomington, Minnesota

Bloomington is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 89,987. The population density is 1001.2 people per km². Bloomington is located at 44.8297°N, 93.3152°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bloomington is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55431, 55420.

Bloomington occupies a stretch of land defined by the quiet interplay of suburban expansion and the enduring character of the upper Midwest plains. It lies 3.0 miles south-southwest of Richfield, MN (from Richfield, MN: bearing 194°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Minneapolis. The terrain around Bloomington remains relatively level, marked by a rhythmic, subtle topography that catches the long, amber light of late afternoon across its developed expanses. Residents frequently find respite in the local greenspaces, such as the modest Logan Playlot, or observe the calm waters of Penn Lake, which anchors the residential quietude of the surroundings. Beyond the immediate neighborhood, the landscape transitions toward the gentle descent of Ninemile Creek, while the distant, singular elevation of Mount Gilboa provides a subtle point of reference for those looking toward the horizon.

Settlement in Bloomington emerged from the steady labor of early agriculturalists who recognized the utility of the fertile soil and the proximity to regional transit corridors. As the decades passed, the character of Bloomington shifted from a patchwork of homesteads into a structured hub of enterprise, reflecting the industrious spirit of the pioneers who first broke the prairie sod. This evolution was never sudden, but rather a deliberate layering of development that respected the natural drainage patterns and the necessity of connecting to the broader regional network. The history of Bloomington is written in the persistence of its early street grids and the gradual transformation of land usage that allowed a quiet farming existence to bloom into a bustling center of modern activity.

Economic vitality in Bloomington stems from a diverse foundation of corporate headquarters and robust commercial infrastructure that serves a wide population. The local economy thrives on a mixture of professional services and retail logistics, bolstered by proximity to major transit arteries that facilitate the movement of goods and people across the plains. While higher education is primarily supported by institutions in the immediate region, the workforce within Bloomington benefits from a high concentration of technical expertise and logistical planning. The infrastructure here is designed for efficiency, ensuring that the daily movement of commuters and the operations of large-scale industry function with a steady, predictable pace throughout the long, cold winters.

Cultural life in Bloomington resonates with the energy of major regional attractions, including the expansive retail and entertainment complexes that draw visitors from across the country. Residents often find themselves caught up in the fervor of professional sports teams that define the Minnesota spirit, or they gather for seasonal festivals that mark the turning of the year. For those seeking a connection to the natural world, the nearby Minnehaha Falls offers a dramatic display of water over limestone, while the deeper woods of the John H Allison Forest remain a destination for quiet reflection. Notable figures with ties to the area, such as the musician Bob Dylan, reflect the diverse creative output that often emerges from this corner of the world, where the air remains crisp and the pace of life maintains a grounded, Midwestern honesty.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Marsh Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 350° N
1st Brigade Memorial (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 239° SW
Schneider Theater (Theatre) — 0.7 mi, 113° SE
Central Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 143° SE
Old Mill Site (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 144° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.0 mi, 140° SE · 24k acres
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 283° W
Art Resources Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 348° N
B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 065° NE
Off-Leash Dog (State Park) — 4.0 mi, 206° SW
Cahill Settlement Monument (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 324° NW
Crayola Experience (Theme Park) — 4.0 mi, 066° NE
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.1 mi, 065° NE
The Goldfinch (Public Artwork) — 4.1 mi, 068° E
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 092° E
Minneapolis (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 013° N
Edina Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 320° NW
Douglas Flanders & Associates (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 353° N
North Star Art Club (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 353° N
Edina Mann Theater (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 353° N
Breakers Plunge (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 254° W
Breakers Pipeline (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 253° W
Wings of the North Air Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 272° W
Ripple Rapids (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 254° W
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 7.5 mi, 051° NE · 64 acres
Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 30.3 mi, 055° NE · 4,903 acres

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