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Burnsville Minnesota Map

Explore Burnsville, 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 Burnsville, Minnesota

How to Use This Burnsville, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	44.767742
Longitude	-93.277723
Population	64,317
Density	995.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	55337, 55306
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Hastings
School District	Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District

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About Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 64,317. The population density is 995.8 people per km². Burnsville is located at 44.7677°N, 93.2777°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Burnsville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55337, 55306.

Burnsville manifests as a sprawl of suburban life defined by the high, glacial ridges that overlook the Minnesota River valley. It lies 3.0 miles east-southeast of Savage, MN (from Savage, MN: bearing 105°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-southeast of Bloomington. The landscape here is defined by an inland geography, where the air holds a distinct, crisp dryness that arrives long before the first frost of autumn. Residents often gather near the quiet perimeter of Alimagnet Lake, watching as the golden light of late afternoon catches the reeds. A short distance away, the land rises to form Buck Hill, a prominent elevation that disrupts the otherwise level horizon of the upper Midwest. The local terrain is further shaped by the flow of Ninemile Creek, which carves a modest path through the earth, offering a subtle, rhythmic contrast to the structured grids of the residential streets.

Settlement in Burnsville began with the slow migration of farmers who recognized the value of the fertile soil near the river confluence. Over time, these early agricultural roots gave way to a more complex identity as the region transitioned from a quiet rural outpost into a waypoint for those moving through the North Woods territory. The history of Burnsville is marked by this steady, deliberate expansion, as the simple crossroads of the nineteenth century evolved into a modern hub. Even as the architecture has modernized, the underlying character of the place remains tethered to the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the land and built the initial foundations of the community.

Burnsville maintains a robust economic presence, anchored by a diverse array of businesses and commercial centers that provide the infrastructure for a growing population. While no major universities occupy the immediate municipal limits, the proximity to the wider regional network ensures that academic and professional opportunities remain accessible to all who live in Burnsville. The local economy relies heavily on a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service sectors, supported by major transit arteries that facilitate the movement of goods and people. Civic Center Park serves as the central node for public administration and communal gathering, acting as a physical anchor for the daily operations that keep the machinery of the locality running with quiet efficiency.

Cultural life in Burnsville is defined by a deep appreciation for the changing seasons and the outdoor activities they permit. Throughout the year, the community marks the passage of time with festivals that draw people into the open air of Civic Center Park, fostering a sense of shared purpose. While professional sports teams command the attention of the broader region, the true spirit of the place is found in the local traditions and the quiet enjoyment of the surrounding plains. The influence of the broader regional heritage, with its echoes of Scandinavian and Ojibwe history, manifests in the understated hospitality of the people. Famous figures associated with the region often reflect this same grounded, unpretentious nature, carrying the quiet resilience of the inland climate into their professional successes.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Civic Center Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 090° E
Wolk (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 124° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.3 mi, 357° N · 24k acres
Old Mill Site (Viewpoint) — 3.5 mi, 341° N
Off-Leash Dog (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 280° W
Schneider Theater (Theatre) — 4.2 mi, 343° N
1st Brigade Memorial (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 332° NW
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 029° NE
The Goldfinch (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 019° N
B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 016° N
Crayola Experience (Theme Park) — 6.2 mi, 017° N
SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium (Aquarium) — 6.3 mi, 017° N
Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 276° W
Art Resources Gallery (Gallery) — 7.8 mi, 341° N
Veterans Path of Honor (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 165° S
Richfield All Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 004° N
WPA Work Camp No 1 (Historic Ruins) — 8.7 mi, 036° NE
Breakers Pipeline (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 284° W
Breakers Plunge (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 284° W
Ripple Rapids (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 284° W
Raging Rapids (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 284° W
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.8 mi, 024° NE · 64 acres
Wings of the North Air Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 296° NW
Douglas Flanders & Associates (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 346° N

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