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Corcoran Minnesota Map

Explore Corcoran, 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 Corcoran, Minnesota

How to Use This Corcoran, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	45.106787
Longitude	-93.577903
Population	6,185
Density	66.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55340
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Minneapolis
School District	Rockford Public School District

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About Corcoran, Minnesota

Corcoran is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,185. The population density is 66.7 people per km². Corcoran is located at 45.1068°N, 93.5779°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Corcoran is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55340.

Corcoran remains a place defined by the quiet interplay of open fields and the steady, patient flow of County Ditch Number Sixteen. It lies 4.7 miles west-northwest of Maple Grove, MN (from Maple Grove, MN: bearing 289°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Brooklyn Park.

The landscape surrounding Corcoran stretches into a vast, inland expanse where the sky feels remarkably wide during the long, clear afternoons of late autumn. Residents often gather near City Park to observe how the golden light catches the tall grasses, illuminating a terrain that is fundamentally shaped by the absence of distant, jagged peaks. Cook Lake sits as a singular, calm presence just a mile away, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting colors of the Minnesota seasons. Further afield, the landscape dips toward the Lime Lakebed, a reminder of the ancient, slow-moving geological shifts that formed this region. Even when the horizon remains flat, the air carries a crisp, clean quality that distinguishes the interior plains from any other environment.

Corcoran grew from a foundation of agrarian industry, where the legacy of early settlers is still visible in the orderly patterns of the surrounding farmland. The local economy has evolved from its historical reliance on traditional crops to a more diverse mix of modern small-scale enterprises and specialized service industries. Families who have worked this soil for generations continue to provide a sense of continuity, balancing the demands of modern commerce with the heritage of the North Woods. The pace of life here is dictated by the rhythm of the seasons, requiring a particular kind of resilience during the deep winters that are part of the local lore. This economic stability is anchored by a pragmatic approach to growth, ensuring that the character of the land is preserved even as new opportunities emerge.

Cultural life in Corcoran reflects a deep-seated appreciation for community traditions and the quiet, deliberate pace of rural existence. Neighbors often find common ground at local events that celebrate the harvest or the simple turning of the year, fostering a social atmosphere that feels authentic and unforced. While one might travel toward the Shingle Creek Parkway for recreation, the heart of the social experience remains grounded in the local schools and the shared spaces that define daily interactions. The distant silhouette of Sunset Hill provides a familiar reference point for those who spend their days navigating the open roads between farms and businesses. Visitors might occasionally recognize the names of individuals who have contributed to the regional identity, yet the true spirit of the place resides in the collective, understated habits of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 110° E
Memorial Garden (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 095° E
Hope Center (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 106° E
Gleason Fields (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 127° SE
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 147° SE
Crow-Hassan (Local Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 318° NW
St. Walburga 1883-1983 Centennial Monument (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 021° N
The Svitak Family Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 116° SE
Uptown Hamel Library/Museum (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 151° SE
Angel of Hope (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 077° E
Maple Grove Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 093° E
Wolsfeld Woods State Scientific and Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 178° S
Maple Grove History Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 084° E
Front Porch Musical Theatre (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 009° N
Cascades Development Monument (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 326° NW
Luce Line Trail (State Park) — 9.2 mi, 182° S
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 9.5 mi, 025° NE · 64 acres
Pelican Lake State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.6 mi, 316° NW
Pixel Jared (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 089° E
Auditorium (Stadium) — 10.3 mi, 079° E
Apple Jack Orchard (Attraction) — 10.3 mi, 267° W
Pumpkin Roundabout (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 058° NE
Rieder Homestead (Theatre) — 11.5 mi, 247° SW
Rumriver Art Center (Arts Centre) — 11.6 mi, 054° NE
New Hope Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 11.7 mi, 125° SE
Excelsior Dock Cinema (Cinema) — 14.0 mi, 178° S
Water Street Gallery Ltd (Gallery) — 14.1 mi, 178° S
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum (Museum) — 15.4 mi, 121° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.2 mi, 172° S · 24k acres
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.3 mi, 350° N · 61k acres

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