Fridley Minnesota Map
Fridley, 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 Fridley, Anoka County.
Interactive Map of Fridley, Minnesota
| City | Fridley |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.086076 |
| Longitude | -93.263282 |
| Population | 30,241 |
| Density | 1137.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fridley, Minnesota
Fridley is a locality in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 30,241. The population density is 1137.5 people per km². Fridley is located at 45.0861°N, 93.2633°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55421.
Fridley, a northern suburb of Minneapolis, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle sweep of the Mississippi River. It lies 2.6 miles south-south-east of Coon Rapids, MN (from Coon Rapids, MN: bearing 153°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north of Minneapolis. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, where the broad, fertile plains that characterize much of Anoka County give way to a more intricate pattern of wooded areas and the meandering course of the river itself. The air often carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a spring rain, a refreshing counterpoint to the more urban hum that lies just beyond its borders. The sky above Fridley, especially during the long summer twilights, can be a breathtaking canvas of bruised purples and fiery oranges, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the horizon. The history of Fridley is inextricably linked to the flow of the Mississippi, a vital artery for trade and settlement since its earliest days. Originally home to Dakota and Ojibwe peoples, the area saw settlers arrive in the mid-19th century, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the river's power. The local economy, once rooted in agriculture and light industry, has evolved significantly, now encompassing a diverse range of businesses that contribute to the region's economic vitality. Fridley is also known for its network of parks and trails, including significant portions of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, offering residents and visitors alike opportunities to connect with the natural beauty that defines this part of Minnesota, a quiet constant against the backdrop of changing times.
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About This Fridley Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fridley, 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 Fridley and Anoka County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fridley 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 Fridley 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. |
