Cologne Minnesota Map
Cologne, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cologne, Carver County.
Interactive Map of Cologne, Minnesota
| City | Cologne |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Carver |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.771629 |
| Longitude | -93.781352 |
| Population | 2,282 |
| Density | 463.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cologne, Minnesota
Cologne is a locality in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,282. The population density is 463.3 people per km². Cologne is located at 44.7716°N, 93.7814°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55322.
Cologne rests at the edge of Minnesota's fertile agricultural heartland, where the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, hinting at the ancient bedrock beneath. It lies 8.9 miles west of Chaska, MN (from Chaska, MN: bearing 262°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south of Waconia. The horizon here is a wide, sweeping curve, often painted in the soft, buttery hues of late afternoon sun that spills across fields of corn and soybeans. The Carver Creek meanders through the landscape, a quiet ribbon of water reflecting the immense, open sky that dominates this part of the state, its presence a constant, hushed murmur in the background of everyday life. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, especially after a rain, a blend of damp earth and distant, sun-warmed crops that speaks of the deep connection between the people and the soil. Originally settled by German immigrants drawn by the promise of rich farmland, Cologne has always maintained a strong connection to its agricultural roots, a heritage still evident in the sturdy barns and the weathered grain elevators that punctuate the surrounding countryside. The local economy, while diversifying, still largely revolves around the bounty of the land, with farming and agricultural processing forming its bedrock. For generations, the rhythm of life in Cologne has been dictated by the seasons, a cycle of planting, growing, and harvesting that shapes the community's character and fosters a spirit of shared endeavor. The town itself is a quiet collection of homes and businesses, a place where neighbors still know each other's names and where the pace of life allows for a contemplative appreciation of the simple, enduring beauty of the prairie landscape.
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About This Cologne Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cologne, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cologne and Carver County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cologne is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cologne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
