Janesville Minnesota Map

About Janesville, Minnesota

Janesville is a locality in Waseca County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,378. The population density is 615.0 people per km². Janesville is located at 44.1161°N, 93.7080°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56048.

Janesville lies on a broad, fertile plain, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 14.8 miles east-south-east of Mankato, MN (from Mankato, MN: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-south-east of Eagle Lake. The terrain here is a gentle sweep of fields, carved by shallow draws that catch the rain and guide it towards the Watonwan River, a ribbon of brown water that threads its way through the landscape. In the summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and the distant drone of tractors, a constant, low thrum against the vast, blue canvas of the sky. Even the wind, when it blows across the open expanses, carries the scent of turned earth and the promise of ripening grain, a subtle perfume that settles over Janesville like a benevolent hand. The roots of Janesville run deep into the rich agricultural soil of Waseca County, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first settled this land in the mid-19th century. This was a place built on the back of hard work, where the bounty of the earth dictated the rhythm of life, and that spirit still echoes in the town’s unhurried pace. While farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, a quiet diversification has taken hold, with small businesses and services supporting the agricultural heart. The annual county fair, a vibrant splash of color and community spirit, serves as a yearly reminder of the shared heritage and the enduring bonds that tie the people of Janesville together.

About This Janesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Janesville, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.116078, -93.708004. 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 Janesville and Waseca County.

Detailed location data for Janesville includes the ZIP code (56048), telephone area code (320), county seat of Waseca County (Waseca), and school district assignment (Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton). 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 Janesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.