Explore Glencoe, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Glencoe, 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 Glencoe.
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 | Glencoe |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | McLeod County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.769129 |
| Longitude | -94.151642 |
| Population | 5,744 |
| Density | 700.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55336 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Glencoe |
| School District | Glencoe-Silver Lake School District |
Glencoe anchors itself firmly upon the expansive, fertile plains of the upper Midwest, a landscape defined by the rhythmic pulse of the seasons. It lies 13.5 miles southeast of Hutchinson, MN (from Hutchinson, MN: bearing 127°T), and is situated 18.7 miles west-southwest of Waconia. The waters of Buffalo Creek carve a deliberate, winding path through the terrain, serving as a quiet artery that has long shaped the local topography. Nearby, the stillness of Beihoffer Lake mirrors the wide, pale sky, while the subtle depression of the Bog Lakebed lies only a short distance away to remind one of the shifting ancient geology. The horizon here is vast and unobstructed, allowing the golden light of late afternoon to stretch across the fields in long, melancholy shadows. Within the town limits, Lincoln Park provides a dedicated space where the earth feels particularly grounded and accessible to those seeking a moment of respite.
Glencoe emerged from the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the potential of this rich, dark soil for agricultural prosperity. The economy transitioned over the decades from foundational farming to a more diversified industrial base, supporting manufacturing and processing facilities that stabilize the local livelihood. Grain elevators and heavy equipment often punctuate the skyline, serving as silent markers of a workforce that values precision and steady labor. Generations have cultivated a quiet resilience here, adapting to the long, deep winters that demand both patience and an enduring sense of community. The rhythm of daily commerce remains tied to this production, reflecting a pragmatic approach to growth that prioritizes substance over artifice.
Cultural identity in Glencoe draws strength from a heritage of hard work and the shared experience of surviving the elements. Residents often gather for local celebrations that highlight the seasonal transitions, fostering a social atmosphere that is as consistent as the changing of the leaves. Notable landmarks, such as the historic downtown architecture, stand as physical evidence of a pride in local continuity that persists despite the rapid pace of the outside world. While the region is modest in its claims, the character of the people reflects a deep-seated stability that is both welcoming and reserved. The life of Glencoe moves forward with a measured, deliberate pace, ensuring that the essence of the plains remains undisturbed by the clamor of modern excess.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glencoe, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.769129, -94.151642. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Glencoe includes the ZIP code (55336), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of McLeod County (Glencoe), and school district assignment (Glencoe-Silver Lake School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |