Lake Elmo Minnesota Map
Lake Elmo, 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 Lake Elmo, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Lake Elmo, Minnesota
| City | Lake Elmo |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.9958 |
| Longitude | -92.879377 |
| Population | 13,140 |
| Density | 218.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 13,140. The population density is 218.4 people per km². Lake Elmo is located at 44.9958°N, 92.8794°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55042.
Lake Elmo unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate sculpting of glaciers, its rolling terrain punctuated by the deep, cool embrace of its namesake body of water. It lies 4.8 miles east-north-east of Oakdale, MN (from Oakdale, MN: bearing 62°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-east of Woodbury. The land here is a mosaic of deciduous woods, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle in autumn, interspersed with open fields that catch the broad sweep of the Midwestern sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent, a promise of the day’s unfolding warmth, and the quiet hum of unseen life in the undergrowth. Paths wind through these wooded areas, inviting exploration, and the shimmering surface of Lake Elmo itself, often ruffled by a gentle breeze, offers a constant, calming presence. The history of Lake Elmo is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Washington County, its fertile soil once yielding crops that fed distant markets. Early settlers were drawn by this promise, establishing farms that still dot the periphery, their weathered barns standing as quiet sentinels to a bygone era. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a connection to the land, with small businesses thriving alongside the enduring legacy of agriculture. A particular charm of Lake Elmo lies in its commitment to preserving green spaces, with a significant state park that offers a sanctuary for both wildlife and human visitors, its trails and shoreline a constant draw for those seeking respite and connection with the natural world.
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About This Lake Elmo Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Elmo, 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 Lake Elmo and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo 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. |
