Corcoran Minnesota Map

About Corcoran, Minnesota

Corcoran is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,302. The population density is 73.9 people per km². Corcoran is located at 45.0952°N, 93.5475°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55340.

Corcoran unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth hints at generations of cultivation. It lies 4.7 miles west-north-west of Maple Grove, MN (from Maple Grove, MN: bearing 289°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of Brooklyn Park. Broad fields, often a patchwork of golden corn stubble and verdant winter wheat, stretch towards horizons softened by the immense, ever-present Minnesota sky. Scattered woodlands, predominantly oak and maple, punctuate the open country, their leaves catching the light in shifting patterns that mark the passage of the day. The air here carries the clean scent of turned soil and distant pine, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows and painting the west in hues of rose and amber. It is a place that breathes with the slow, steady pulse of the land, where the contours of the earth dictate the rhythm of life. The roots of Corcoran are entwined with the agricultural history of Hennepin County, a legacy still visible in the working farms that define its character. While the region has seen shifts, the spirit of husbandry persists, a quiet dedication to the soil that sustains it. The local economy, though diversifying, still carries the echoes of its agrarian past, with businesses catering to both rural needs and the growing demands of nearby urban centers. A particular charm of Corcoran lies in its understated presence, its lack of grand pronouncements, allowing the natural beauty and the enduring connection to the land to speak for themselves. The occasional glint of sunlight on a distant farmhouse roof or the murmur of wind through the tall grasses offers a subtle testament to the enduring appeal of this place.

About This Corcoran Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Corcoran, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.095242, -93.547458. 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 Corcoran and Hennepin County.

Detailed location data for Corcoran includes the ZIP code (55340), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Rockford Public 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 Corcoran is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.