Grant Minnesota Map

About Grant, Minnesota

Grant is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,950. The population density is 60.9 people per km². Grant is located at 45.0844°N, 92.9105°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55115.

Grant unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where rolling terrain gives way to the subtle curves of the St. Croix River valley. It lies 8.8 miles north-north-east of Oakdale, MN (from Oakdale, MN: bearing 18°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north-north-east of Maplewood. The land here is a patchwork of mature woodlands, their canopies a deep emerald in the summer sun, interspersed with open fields that catch the light with an almost golden hue as evening approaches. Stone outcrops, smoothed by millennia of weather, punctuate the slopes, hinting at the deeper bedrock beneath. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the abundant natural spaces that define Grant's character. The history of Grant is deeply intertwined with the fertile land and the powerful currents of the St. Croix River, a vital artery for early settlers and loggers. Though its origins as a formal settlement are more recent, the area has long been a place of passage and sustenance, its rich soil supporting agriculture for generations. Today, the local economy still finds grounding in the land, with a strong agricultural presence contributing to the enduring rural character of Grant. The presence of the nearby William O'Brien State Park offers a protected expanse of this natural beauty, drawing visitors to its trails and river access, a constant reminder of the wilder spirit that still breathes within this place.

About This Grant Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Grant, 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 Grant and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Grant includes the ZIP code (55082), telephone area code (218, 612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (Mahtomedi 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 Grant is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.