Dundas Minnesota Map

About Dundas, Minnesota

Dundas is a locality in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,916. The population density is 393.3 people per km². Dundas is located at 44.4294°N, 93.2019°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55019.

Dundas rests in a quiet corner of Rice County, where the land begins its slow, deliberate sweep towards the Minnesota River Valley. It lies 15.4 miles south of Lakeville, MN (from Lakeville, MN: bearing 172°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Faribault. Rolling farmland, a patchwork of golden corn and emerald soybeans, stretches to horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the prairie sky, particularly in the hushed, clear light of late afternoon. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of cut hay and the distant, lowing murmur of cattle, a gentle reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. The terrain, shaped by millennia of glacial activity, presents a subtle, almost imperceptible rise and fall, as if the earth itself exhales in soft waves. A small creek, often a mere whisper of water over smooth stones, meanders through the landscape, reflecting the vast, unblinking blue above. The history of Dundas is one of steady growth, rooted in the fertile soil that has sustained its inhabitants for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of productive land, established a community built on hard work and the bounty of the fields. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a deep connection to agriculture, with family farms forming the backbone of its character. The presence of the Cannon River, a little further afield, has historically offered pathways for trade and travel, shaping the early development of the region. While Dundas may not boast grand monuments or bustling metropolises, its enduring charm lies in its unpretentious authenticity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the quiet dignity of its people is as evident as the broad, open skies.

About This Dundas Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dundas, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.429409, -93.201883. 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 Dundas and Rice County.

Detailed location data for Dundas includes the ZIP code (55019), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Rice County (Faribault), and school district assignment (Northfield 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 Dundas is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.