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Brainerd Minnesota Map

Explore Brainerd, 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 Brainerd, Minnesota

How to Use This Brainerd, Minnesota Map

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

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	Brainerd
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Crow Wing County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	46.358022
Longitude	-94.200829
Population	14,395
Density	458.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	56401
Area Code	320
County Seat	Brainerd
School District	Brainerd Public School District

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About Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd is a locality in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 14,395. The population density is 458.2 people per km². Brainerd is located at 46.3580°N, 94.2008°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brainerd is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56401.

Brainerd emerges from the expansive landscape of central Minnesota as a place defined by its quiet, persistent connection to the surrounding woods and waters. It lies 50.9 miles north of Sartell, MN (from Sartell, MN: bearing 0°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-northeast of Baxter. The terrain here is marked by a subtle, glacial topography, where the land rises into the modest, weathered slopes of the Cuyuna Range just a few miles to the east. Residents often find themselves walking beneath the canopy of tall pines or watching the light shift across the surface of Boom Lake, which sits calmly only a mile away. The Mississippi River carves its path through the region with a steady, deliberate motion, acting as a constant companion to the local geography. Further afield, the vast expanse of the Pillsbury State Forest offers a deeper silence to those who venture into its timbered depths.

Brainerd carries the weight of a history built upon the labor of the railroad and the harvest of the North Woods. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on timber and transit into a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and services that sustain the regional population. Iron mining once played a significant role in the development of the nearby Cuyuna Range, shaping the industrious spirit that still characterizes the local workforce. Today, the rhythm of commerce is punctuated by the changing seasons, as the town shifts its focus to meet the demands of a modern Midwestern economy. This transition from industrial roots to a contemporary service base remains the primary engine of prosperity for the families who call Brainerd home.

Gregory Park provides a verdant center of gravity for the local population, serving as a peaceful common ground where the community gathers for summer concerts and quiet afternoons. The cultural character of the region reflects a sturdy, unpretentious heritage, colored by a long history of Scandinavian and Ojibwe influence that lingers in the storytelling and social customs. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has produced notable figures like the professional football player Terry Bradshaw, who spent time here during his youth, and the musician Dave Pirner. Local events often center on the shifting light of the seasons, celebrating the endurance of those who live through the long, deep winters of the north. Brainerd sustains a distinct identity, rooted in the clear air and the honest, hardworking temperament of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 193° S
Whiskey Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Crow Wing) (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 318° NW
Jaycees Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 121° SE
Lake Alexander Fee (Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 284° W
Northland Arboretum (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 273° W
WonderTrek Children's Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 071° E
Paul Bunyan Savanna Fee (Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 285° W
Gilbert Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Crow Wing) (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 359° N
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 359° N
Observation deck (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 245° SW
Crow Wing State Park (State Park) — 4.5 mi, 226° SW
Whipple Beach Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 4.6 mi, 275° W
Gull Lake (Recreation Area) — 8.2 mi, 317° NW
Ox Cart Crossing (Historic Ruins) — 8.4 mi, 232° SW
Paul Bunyan Statue (Public Artwork) — 8.8 mi, 220° SW
Cuyuna Country (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 047° NE
CTC Center (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 261° W
Minnesota Military Museum (Museum) — 20.4 mi, 200° S
Driftwood Gift Shop and Museum (Museum) — 22.5 mi, 350° N
The Terrace (Theatre) — 26.5 mi, 062° NE
Historic caboose (Attraction) — 26.6 mi, 339° N
Minnesota Fishing Museum (Museum) — 27.6 mi, 198° S
Pine Grove Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 27.6 mi, 199° S
Charles A Weyerhaeuser Museum (Museum) — 29.3 mi, 198° S
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 39.1 mi, 247° SW
Captain Black's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 48.1 mi, 278° W
Sugar Point Battle (Monument) — 48.4 mi, 351° N
The Ojibwe's Sandy Lake Journey (Monument) — 50.5 mi, 055° NE
Summerland (Theme Park) — 53.8 mi, 175° S
Walker Bay Lighthouse (Attraction) — 54.4 mi, 341° N

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