La Crescent Minnesota Map
La Crescent, 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 La Crescent, Houston County.
Interactive Map of La Crescent, Minnesota
| City | La Crescent |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Houston |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 43.828022 |
| Longitude | -91.304027 |
| Population | 5,251 |
| Density | 604.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About La Crescent, Minnesota
La Crescent is a locality in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,251. The population density is 604.4 people per km². La Crescent is located at 43.8280°N, 91.3040°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55947.
La Crescent unfolds along the western edge of the Mississippi River, a place where the broad, unhurried flow of water shapes the very character of the land. It lies 3.7 miles west-north-west of La Crosse, WI (from La Crosse, WI: bearing 300°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-west of Onalaska. Rolling bluffs, etched with the patient work of eons, rise behind the town, their green slopes often softened by the pearly haze of a humid summer morning or the sharp, clear sunlight of autumn. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening orchards, a subtle perfume that mingles with the distant hum of barges navigating the waterway. Beyond the neat rows of houses and the modest storefronts, fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green and gold hues a testament to the fertile soil that defines this stretch of the river valley. The history of La Crescent is deeply intertwined with its riverine setting, a vital artery for trade and settlement since its earliest days. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the Mississippi floodplain, the area quickly established itself as a hub for fruit farming, particularly apples and cherries, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. The annual La Crescent Apple Festival, a vibrant celebration of this heritage, draws visitors from far and wide, filling the streets with the cheerful sounds of music and the sweet aroma of baked goods. The river itself, a constant presence, offers both recreation and a working connection to the wider world, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky above La Crescent.
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About This La Crescent Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of La Crescent, 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 La Crescent and Houston County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for La Crescent 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 La Crescent 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. |
