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Crystal Minnesota Map

Explore Crystal, 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 Crystal, Minnesota

How to Use This Crystal, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	45.032742
Longitude	-93.360229
Population	23,330
Density	1556.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	55427, 55422
Area Code	763
County Seat	Minneapolis
School District	Robbinsdale Public School District

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About Crystal, Minnesota

Crystal is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 23,330. The population density is 1556.6 people per km². Crystal is located at 45.0327°N, 93.3602°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Crystal is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55427, 55422.

Crystal emerges from the flat, industrious stretches of the Midwestern plains as a testament to suburban persistence and steady growth. It lies 1.1 miles west of Robbinsdale, MN (from Robbinsdale, MN: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.0 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The landscape remains defined by its inland position, far removed from any maritime influence, favoring instead the quiet, terrestrial rhythm of the upper Midwest. Residents find respite in the immediate presence of Hagemeister Pond Park, which serves as a small, green anchor for the surrounding residential blocks. A short distance away, the waters of Crystal Lake offer a calm, reflective surface that catches the pale, slanted light of late autumn afternoons. Beyond the immediate municipal borders, the terrain rises slightly toward the modest elevation of Sunset Hill, providing a subtle break in the otherwise level horizon.

Development in Crystal grew from the necessity of post-war expansion, transforming what were once rural parcels into a structured network of homes and commerce. The local economy relies on a diverse base of light industry and regional retail, maintaining a functional, pragmatic character that eschews ostentation. Workers often commute toward the nearby urban core, yet the local commercial corridors remain the primary pulse of daily activity for the population. Historical patterns reflect the broader regional shift from agricultural roots to the steady, motorized pace of modern life. Those who trace the lineage of the land recall a time before the paved grids, when the soil was shaped by the slow, seasonal migration of regional flora. Today, the economy remains tethered to the stability of the regional infrastructure, ensuring that Crystal functions with a quiet, predictable efficiency.

Cultural identity in Crystal is shaped by the long, deep winters and the enduring influence of the North Woods, fostering a sense of resilience among its inhabitants. Public life often centers around community gatherings and the shared experience of the changing seasons, where the arrival of spring is marked by the thaw of local waterways like Bassett Creek. Visitors seeking a connection to the broader geography might venture toward Saint Anthony Falls, a site that carries the weight of regional history in its cascading waters. While the area does not claim sprawling wilderness, the nearby Shingle Creek Parkway provides a linear path for those seeking to traverse the land on foot or bicycle. The character of the locale is best understood through its understated nature, a place where the focus remains on the integrity of the home and the camaraderie of the neighborhood. Notable individuals who have spent time here include the musician Prince, whose formative years in the region reflect the creative energy that occasionally blooms from these quiet, unassuming corners of the map.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hagemeister Pond Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 194° S
Florida Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 190° S
Crystal Highlands Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 207° SW
Sistere Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 328° NW
Crystal Indigo Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 328° NW
Forever Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 327° NW
Sunnyside Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 288° W
Northwood Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 236° SW
Bassett Creek Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 174° S
New Hope Cinema Grill (Cinema) — 2.0 mi, 212° SW
Aqurbane (Public Artwork) — 2.8 mi, 131° SE
Homewood Studios (Arts Centre) — 3.7 mi, 140° SE
Minnesota African American Heritage Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 138° SE
26th Avenue North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 114° SE
Showplace ICON (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 172° S
Luminary Arts Center (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 125° SE
The Fillmore Minneapolis (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 130° SE
Rogue Buddha Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 114° SE
Andrew J. Foss Memorial Mud Pit (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 157° SE
Clay Squared Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 104° E
Form + Content Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 127° SE
ARTrageous Adventures (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 153° SE
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 133° SE
Tulip House (Attraction) — 6.0 mi, 150° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.2 mi, 071° E · 24k acres
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 12.3 mi, 347° N · 64 acres
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 139° SE

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