Inver Grove Heights Minnesota Map

About Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Grove Heights is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 35,906. The population density is 495.8 people per km². Inver Grove Heights is located at 44.8480°N, 93.0427°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55077.

Inver Grove Heights unfolds across a landscape sculpted by glaciers, where rolling hills, remnants of ancient moraines, gently descend toward the broad, slow-moving Mississippi River. It lies 5.0 miles west-north-west of Cottage Grove, MN (from Cottage Grove, MN: bearing 286°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-east of St. Paul. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a mosaic of residential neighborhoods, mature tree canopies, and a surprising amount of green space that softens the edges of urban development. During the late afternoons, particularly in autumn, the light takes on a honeyed quality, slanting low across the lawns and catching the russet and gold of the turning leaves, lending a quiet warmth to the air that carries the faint scent of woodsmoke and damp earth. Parks and nature preserves punctuate the suburban sprawl, offering glimpses of the wilder character that once defined this stretch of Dakota County, with winding trails inviting exploration through woodlands and along the river's edge. This land, once the domain of Dakota people, later became a thoroughfare and a place of settlement for European immigrants drawn by its fertile soil and access to the river for trade and transport. Inver Grove Heights’ history is intertwined with the agricultural roots of the region, with farms gradually giving way to suburban homes and businesses as the Twin Cities grew outward. The local economy now reflects this evolution, a blend of retail centers, light industrial parks, and a growing service sector, with the river continuing to play a role, albeit more as a recreational amenity and ecological corridor than a primary commercial artery. The presence of the historic Pine Bend refinery, a significant industrial landmark, stands as a reminder of the area's past and its ongoing contribution to the broader regional economy, a stark contrast to the quiet residential streets and the peaceful expanse of the Mississippi River that define much of Inver Grove Heights today.

About This Inver Grove Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.848022, -93.042715. 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 Inver Grove Heights and Dakota County.

Detailed location data for Inver Grove Heights includes the ZIP code (55076), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (Inver Grove Heights Schools). 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 Inver Grove Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.