Burnsville Minnesota Map

About Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 64,463. The population density is 995.5 people per km². Burnsville is located at 44.7677°N, 93.2777°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55306.

Burnsville unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial history, where rolling terrain gives way to the gentle curve of the Minnesota River. It lies 3.0 miles east-south-east of Savage, MN (from Savage, MN: bearing 105°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Bloomington. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for the ever-changing moods of the Midwest, stretching over a mosaic of suburban neighborhoods, commercial centers, and pockets of wilder, untamed green. The air often carries the scent of freshly cut grass and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers from the riverside bluffs. Evenings can descend with a hushed stillness, broken only by the distant hum of traffic or the call of a late-singing bird, as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. Burnsville's story is one of growth and adaptation, a testament to the fertile land that first drew settlers to the area. While its roots are agricultural, the modern economy of Burnsville thrives on a diverse mix of retail, technology, and services, reflecting the broader shifts of the metropolitan region. The presence of the Minnesota River has always been a defining feature, offering recreational opportunities and a constant, subtle reminder of the natural forces that shaped the locality. Though no longer defined by sprawling farms, the spirit of the land persists in the well-kept parks and the quiet dedication of its residents to building a vibrant present.

About This Burnsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burnsville, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.767742, -93.277723. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Burnsville and Dakota County.

Detailed location data for Burnsville includes the ZIP code (55337), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burnsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.