Greenwood Minnesota Map
Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, Hennepin County.
Interactive Map of Greenwood, Minnesota
| City | Greenwood |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hennepin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.914963 |
| Longitude | -93.55329 |
| Population | 699 |
| Density | 825.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Greenwood, Minnesota
Greenwood is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 699. The population density is 825.4 people per km². Greenwood is located at 44.9150°N, 93.5533°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55331.
Greenwood unfolds with a gentle breath of the prairie, its landscape a subtle study in the interplay of open skies and the rich, dark earth. It lies 2.4 miles west of Minnetonka, MN (from Minnetonka, MN: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-west of Plymouth. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to the languid curves of its namesake waterway, a ribbon of blue reflecting the vast, ever-changing heavens above. Here, the air carries the clean scent of cultivated fields and the distant murmur of wind through the grasses, a constant, quiet symphony that underscores the enduring presence of nature. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the terrain with a golden, almost ethereal quality, illuminating the textures of the land and the sturdy, unassuming homes that dot its expanse. The character of Greenwood is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a legacy still palpable in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, shaping an economy that, while diversifying, retains a profound connection to the earth. The nearby lakes and the winding creek that bisects Greenwood have always been central to its life, offering not just recreation but a vital artery for the region’s early development and continued appeal. While large industries have largely passed it by, Greenwood thrives on a more intimate scale, fostering a sense of community that values self-reliance and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived in rhythm with the land.
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About This Greenwood Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenwood, 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 Greenwood and Hennepin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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. |
