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Brown Minnesota Map

Explore Brown, 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 Brown, Minnesota

How to Use This Brown, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	44.229438
Longitude	-94.645035
Population	26,000
Density	18.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	56085, 56073
Area Code	320
County Seat	New Ulm

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About Brown, Minnesota

Brown is a locality in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 26,000. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Brown is located at 44.2294°N, 94.6450°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 56085, 56073.

Brown reveals itself through a vast, quiet expanse of flat prairie and fertile farmland that stretches toward the horizon under a wide, pale sky. It lies 10.8 miles west-southwest of New Ulm, MN (from New Ulm, MN: bearing 238°T), and is situated 6.1 miles southeast of Sleepy Eye. The local topography remains defined by the gentle, deliberate descent toward the Little Cottonwood River, which flows steadily just two miles from the center of Brown. To the west, the subtle rise of Fort Hill breaks the horizon, providing a singular landmark against the shifting clouds. Travelers often notice the stillness that settles over the Helget-Braulick State Wildlife Management Area, where the grasses sway in unison with the cooling evening breeze. The landscape holds its color in the deep, rich soil of the region, which sustains a quiet, enduring beauty throughout the changing seasons.

Brown emerged from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural promise held by this productive, inland plains territory. The local economy remains anchored in the rhythms of large-scale farming and grain production, which dictate the pulse of daily commerce. Grain elevators serve as the primary vertical architecture of the region, standing as stark, utilitarian sentinels over the surrounding fields. Residents maintain a steady commitment to these traditional industries, ensuring that the labor of the soil continues to support the livelihoods of those who call Brown their home. While the modern world moves with increasing speed, the commercial heart of the region continues to operate with a measured, predictable focus on the land.

Cultural life in Brown reflects a heritage of stoicism and communal reliance, shaped by the long, deep winters that test the resolve of the inhabitants. Residents gather for local harvest festivals and seasonal events that celebrate the bounty of the surrounding acreage, fostering a sense of shared purpose among neighbors. Beyond the town limits, the distant, ancient basin known as the Rose Lake Bed offers a glimpse into the geological history that preceded human arrival. Those seeking the tranquility of water often find their way to the banks of Gilman Lake, where the surface reflects the changing light of the prairie sun. The character of the people is forged in this environment, favoring quiet perseverance over the clamor of more crowded places.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Helget-Braulick State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 156° SE
William A. Groebner State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 232° SW
Brown County Waterfowl Production Area Of Mn (Resource Management Area) — 5.0 mi, 113° SE
Prairieview Park (Local Park) — 5.9 mi, 314° NW
Chief Sleepy Eye Statue (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 321° NW
Ish Tak Ha Ba Monument (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 321° NW
Sleepy Eye Depot Museum (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 321° NW
Sleepy Eye Welcomes You (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 314° NW
Sportsmen'S Park (Local Park) — 6.7 mi, 324° NW
Elevated Lake Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 6.9 mi, 323° NW
Flandrau State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 064° NE
Auditorium (Theatre) — 10.0 mi, 058° NE
Wanda Gag House (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 057° NE
State Street Theater Co. (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 057° NE
John Lind House (Attraction) — 10.7 mi, 058° NE
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 057° NE
Markplatz Mall Arch (Public Artwork) — 10.9 mi, 057° NE
Fort Ridgely State Park (State Park) — 15.4 mi, 346° N
Round House Railroad Club (Museum) — 17.7 mi, 179° S
Site 8 (Historic Ruins) — 22.3 mi, 245° SW
Site 7 (Historic Ruins) — 22.3 mi, 245° SW
Heritage Village Museum (Museum) — 24.5 mi, 214° SW
Renville County Historical Museum (Museum) — 28.1 mi, 324° NW
410 Project (Gallery) — 32.0 mi, 098° E
Spotlight Theatres Mankato 4 (Cinema) — 32.0 mi, 098° E
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.6 mi, 266° W · 12k acres
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 42.0 mi, 059° NE · 24k acres

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