Credit River Minnesota Map
Credit River, 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 Credit River, Scott County.
Interactive Map of Credit River, Minnesota
| City | Credit River |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Scott |
| 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 |
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 winds through a landscape of rolling terrain, where the cultivated fields of Scott County give way to pockets of deciduous woodland. It lies 3.4 miles south-east of Prior Lake, MN (from Prior Lake, MN: bearing 141°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Lakeville. The land here, a rich loam, slopes gently towards the waterway, its banks often softened by a fringe of willows and cottonwoods, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets in the breeze. In late afternoon, the sun, a low-slung orb, casts long, burnished shadows that stretch across the meadows, imbuing the scene with a quiet, golden intensity. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil and the subtle, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. Historically, the Credit River area was shaped by the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, who saw in its fertile soil and accessible water a promising future. The river itself, though not a major artery, provided a crucial source for irrigation and a modest route for transporting goods, fostering small farming communities that remain the heart of Credit River's identity. While larger industries have bypassed this quiet locale, a resilient local economy persists, anchored by agriculture and a growing number of small businesses that cater to the needs of residents and the occasional visitor seeking a taste of unhurried country life. The rhythm here is dictated less by the clamor of commerce and more by the turning of seasons and the steady, unhurried flow of the river itself.
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About This Credit River Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Credit River, 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 Credit River and Scott County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Credit River 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 Credit River 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. |
