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Brooklyn Center Minnesota Map

Explore Brooklyn Center, 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 Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

How to Use This Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	45.06797
Longitude	-93.317829
Population	33,782
Density	1629.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55429
Area Code	763
County Seat	Minneapolis
School District	Brooklyn Center School District

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About Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

Brooklyn Center is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 33,782. The population density is 1629.8 people per km². Brooklyn Center is located at 45.0680°N, 93.3178°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brooklyn Center is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55429.

Brooklyn Center occupies a landscape defined by the quiet endurance of the Midwestern plains, where the horizon stretches wide under an expansive, pale sky. It lies 1.7 miles southeast of Brooklyn Park, MN (from Brooklyn Park, MN: bearing 137°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-northwest of Minneapolis. The terrain remains largely level, shaped by the subtle shifts of glacial history that left behind the fertile ground upon which Brooklyn Center now stands. Travelers often note how the light at dusk settles softly over the grass, turning the open fields into a muted palette of gold and deep violet. Water moves with a deliberate, slow grace through the area, with Shingle Creek carving a path just a mile from the residential core. Twin Lakes provides a cool, reflective presence nearby, anchoring the view and drawing the eye toward the shimmering surface that mirrors the changing seasons.

Brooklyn Center emerged from early agricultural roots, gradually evolving as the infrastructure of the surrounding region expanded to accommodate new growth. The economy relies on a diverse range of local industries and commercial enterprises that sustain the daily requirements of a modern workforce. Residents participate in a steady rhythm of commerce, moving through the work week with a focus on stability and professional development. Over time, the character of the workplace has shifted from the labor of the soil to a collection of service-oriented businesses and specialized trades. This transition mirrors the broader progress of the state, maintaining a pragmatic connection to the industrious spirit that first established the settlement.

Cultural life in Brooklyn Center finds expression in the vibrant diversity of its people, who bring a wide array of traditions to the communal table. Cahlander Park offers an essential space for recreation, where local families gather to enjoy the crisp air and the changing colors of the northern foliage. While the vicinity lacks the dramatic peaks of distant ranges, the gentle elevation of Sunset Hill provides a modest vantage point for those who appreciate the quiet scale of the land. For those seeking movement, the Shingle Creek Parkway invites residents to traverse the local landscape on foot or by bicycle. The community continues to grow with a deliberate, unassuming pace, reflecting the quiet resilience of those who call this particular stretch of the plains their own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Centennial Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 176° S
Arboretum (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 263° W
Shingle Creek Pond (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 175° S
Palmer Lake Environmental Nature Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 000° N
World War Ⅰ Memorial Flagpole (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 182° S
Abraham Lincoln (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 181° S
Existentia Memorial (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 235° SW
Pixel Jared (Public Artwork) — 3.8 mi, 319° NW
26th Avenue North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.8 mi, 154° SE
Clay Squared Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 140° SE
Salo Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 114° SE
New Hope Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 217° SW
Homewood Studios (Arts Centre) — 5.3 mi, 176° S
Auditorium (Stadium) — 5.3 mi, 331° NW
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 175° S
Rogue Buddha Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 149° SE
Michael Birawer Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 142° SE
Luminary Arts Center (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 159° S
Maple Grove History Museum (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 303° NW
Stone Arch Glass Studio (Arts Centre) — 6.5 mi, 144° SE
St. Anthony Main Theatre (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 152° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.7 mi, 084° E · 24k acres
Mill Ruins Park (Historic Ruins) — 6.7 mi, 154° SE
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 10.7 mi, 333° NW · 64 acres
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 153° SE
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.8 mi, 326° NW · 61k acres

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