Lake Elmo Minnesota Map

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.

About This Lake Elmo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Elmo, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.9958, -92.879377. 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.

Detailed location data for Lake Elmo includes the ZIP code (55042), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (Stillwater Area Public School District). 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 Lake Elmo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.