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Chanhassen Minnesota Map

Explore Chanhassen, 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 Chanhassen, Minnesota

How to Use This Chanhassen, Minnesota Map

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

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.

CityChanhassen
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyCarver County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude44.854285
Longitude-93.562384
Population25,947
Density491.7 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes55317, 55331
Area Code612, 952
County SeatChaska
School DistrictEastern Carver County Public Schools

About Chanhassen, Minnesota

Chanhassen is a locality in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 25,947. The population density is 491.7 people per km². Chanhassen is located at 44.8543°N, 93.5624°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Chanhassen is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55317, 55331.

Chanhassen occupies a landscape defined by the quiet interplay of light across expansive woodland and the subtle rise of the earth. It lies 3.0 miles west of Eden Prairie, MN (from Eden Prairie, MN: bearing 280°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-southwest of Edina. The terrain remains inland, far removed from the salt of any coast, finding its character in the steady presence of Lotus Lake, which sits directly within the local bounds. Purgatory Creek meanders through the landscape just a mile away, carving a path that marks the passage of seasons. To the horizon, the elevation shifts toward the modest profile of Mount Gilboa, standing eight miles distant as a silent sentinel over the plains. Even in the height of the long winter, the clarity of the air gives the surrounding woods a sharpened, crystalline beauty.

Chanhassen carries a history rooted in the quiet labor of those who first cleared the timber to cultivate the soil. The local economy has evolved from these agrarian beginnings into a diverse center where modern industry and corporate enterprise provide a steady pulse for the residents. Businesses here draw upon the same industrious spirit that once defined the early settlers, maintaining a pace that favors deliberate growth over frantic expansion. While the regional identity reflects the deeper heritage of the North Woods, the daily life of Chanhassen centers on the practical concerns of commerce and the maintenance of a stable professional environment. The land itself, once shaped by the plow, now supports a sophisticated infrastructure that sustains the people who call the region their own.

Chanhassen maintains a cultural character that balances a respect for privacy with a strong sense of local pride. The landscape is punctuated by the presence of Unknown Park, an area that provides an essential space for the natural world to persist amidst the orderly development of the streets. Among those who have left an indelible mark on the public consciousness, the musician Prince remains the most famous figure to have made his life and creative home here. His presence added a distinct layer of artistic significance to the identity of the place, drawing visitors who seek to witness the environment that fostered such singular talent. Whether through the seasonal gatherings or the simple rhythms of the afternoon, the people of Chanhassen continue to define their lives by the quality of their interactions and the integrity of their surroundings.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lake Susan Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 092° E
  • Lake Ann Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 003° N
  • Lake Susan Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 125° SE
  • Chanhassen Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 277° W
  • The Light and Sound of God (Viewpoint) — 1.3 mi, 021° N
  • Prince Crying Doves Mural (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 070° E
  • Chanhassen Welcome Monument (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 073° E
  • Raguet State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 170° S
  • Minnesota Valley (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 160° S
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.2 mi, 157° SE · 24k acres
  • Excelsior Veteran's Monument (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 360° N
  • Water Street Gallery Ltd (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 357° N
  • Excelsior Dock Cinema (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 357° N
  • Arboretum Apple House (Attraction) — 3.7 mi, 285° W
  • Carver Highlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 283° W
  • Re-Claim Studios (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 151° SE
  • Brewery (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 176° S
  • Cobra Helicopter (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 139° SE
  • Wings of the North Air Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 107° E
  • Thunder Canyon (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 127° SE
  • Raging Rapids (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 127° SE
  • Ripple Rapids (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 127° SE
  • Luce Line Trail (State Park) — 8.2 mi, 351° N
  • Ehmiller Place (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 191° S
  • Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Theatre) — 9.2 mi, 126° SE
  • Edina Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 9.3 mi, 078° E
  • St Louis Park Historical Society (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 059° NE
  • Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 16.4 mi, 096° E
  • Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 38.4 mi, 351° N · 61k acres

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About This Chanhassen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chanhassen, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.854285, -93.562384. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Chanhassen includes the ZIP code (55317, 55331), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Carver County (Chaska), and school district assignment (Eastern Carver County Public Schools).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.