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Credit River Minnesota Map

Explore Credit River, 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 Credit River, Minnesota

How to Use This Credit River, Minnesota Map

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

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	Credit River
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Scott County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.674408
Longitude	-93.379114
Population	5,551
Density	91.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	55372
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Shakopee
School District	Lakeville Public School District

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About Credit River, Minnesota

Credit River is a locality in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,551. The population density is 91.2 people per km². Credit River is located at 44.6744°N, 93.3791°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55372.

Credit River defines the landscape through a series of quiet, glacial-carved ridges and wide, expansive fields that hold the light of the setting sun with unusual clarity. It lies 3.4 miles southeast of Prior Lake, MN (from Prior Lake, MN: bearing 141°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-northwest of Lakeville.

The air here carries the scent of damp earth and tall grasses, lingering over the gentle elevation of the terrain before settling into the low-lying basins. To the west, the landscape is punctuated by the presence of Kane Lake, a mirror for the wide, pale sky that dominates the horizon. A short distance away, the winding path of Credit River carves a narrow channel through the soil, providing a constant, low murmur against the silence of the plains. Residents often find their way toward the expanse of Cleary Lake to observe the shifting shadows cast by the dense patches of woodland. On the clearest days, the distant rise of Buck Hill provides a singular point of focus against the otherwise level expanse of the region.

Agriculture and small-scale enterprise have long formed the backbone of the local economy, favoring a deliberate, measured approach to growth. Early settlers recognized the utility of the fertile soil, establishing homesteads that gradually evolved from subsistence plots into the organized, productive acreage seen today. Modern commerce in Credit River remains largely decentralized, reflecting a preference for independence and the careful management of regional resources. The industry here operates with a quiet efficiency, largely avoiding the frenetic pace of urban centers in favor of sustainable, land-based operations. This commitment to the land persists, ensuring that the rhythm of the local economy remains tied to the cycles of the seasons.

The cultural character of Credit River is marked by a deep, unspoken respect for privacy and the steady, unhurried pace of rural life. Residents gather for seasonal events that celebrate the harvest and the transition of the year, fostering a sense of continuity that spans generations. While the region does not claim fame through large-scale public spectacles, it maintains a pride in its distinct, quiet identity. Landmarks are humble, consisting primarily of preserved natural spaces and the simple, functional architecture that defines the local landscape. Life here moves with the precision of a clock, where the passage of time is measured not by events, but by the subtle changes in the color of the fields and the depth of the winter frost.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cleary Lake (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 358° N
Murphy-Hanrehan (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 032° NE
Enclave At Cleary (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 314° NW
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 321° NW
St. Catherine Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Scott) (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 212° SW
Dakota County Waterfowl Production Area (Resource Management Area) — 3.9 mi, 136° SE
Outdoor classroom (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 105° E
Bradshaw Lake State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 218° SW
Veterans Path of Honor (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 101° E
Off-Leash Dog (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 011° N
Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 348° N
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.2 mi, 004° N · 24k acres
Breakers Pipeline (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 336° NW
Breakers Plunge (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 336° NW
Ripple Rapids (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 335° NW
Raging Rapids (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 335° NW
Old Mill Site (Viewpoint) — 10.5 mi, 022° N
Cobra Helicopter (Monument) — 10.6 mi, 326° NW
1st Brigade Memorial (Monument) — 10.9 mi, 015° N
Minnesota Valley (State Recreation Area) — 10.9 mi, 324° NW
Re-Claim Studios (Arts Centre) — 11.0 mi, 322° NW
Samuel Pond statue (Public Artwork) — 11.2 mi, 320° NW
Ehmiller Place (Historic Ruins) — 11.4 mi, 291° W
Wings of the North Air Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 339° N
Brewery (Historic Ruins) — 11.8 mi, 312° NW
Gopher State Railway Museum (Museum) — 11.8 mi, 238° SW
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 12.8 mi, 035° NE
Art Resources Gallery (Gallery) — 14.0 mi, 010° N
B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 (Cinema) — 14.1 mi, 028° NE
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 17.8 mi, 030° NE · 64 acres

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