Explore Lino Lakes, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lino Lakes.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Lino Lakes |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.15546 |
| Longitude | -93.106858 |
| Population | 21,399 |
| Density | 292.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55014 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Anoka |
| School District | Centennial Public School District |
Lino Lakes spreads across a quiet expanse of northern plains and wetlands where the horizon holds a vast, open clarity. It lies 4.7 miles west of Hugo, MN (from Hugo, MN: bearing 270°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Blaine. Water defines the local topography, as the gentle current of Rice Creek winds through the landscape, acting as a living artery for the surrounding terrain. George Watch Lake sits as a central feature, reflecting the pale, shifting light of the sky during the long transition into winter. To the north, the John H Allison Forest provides a dense, verdant contrast to the open fields, while the distance to Sunset Hill offers a subtle landmark on the far periphery. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of damp earth and prairie grasses, grounding the senses in a geography that feels both expansive and profoundly settled.
Growth in Lino Lakes emerged from a foundation of agricultural labor and the steady development of residential spaces that respect the natural hydrology of the region. Early settlers recognized the utility of the low-lying basin, utilizing the land for farming and small-scale trade that supported the regional economy for generations. Today, the local industry has shifted toward a blend of suburban services and light commercial enterprise that sustains a stable, industrious atmosphere. Businesses operate with a measured pace, mirroring the slow, deliberate movement of the nearby wetlands that continue to shape local development. Residents maintain a connection to this history through the careful preservation of open spaces, ensuring that the economic progress of Lino Lakes does not erase the quiet, rural character of its origins.
Cultural life in Lino Lakes finds its expression in the preservation of the outdoors, particularly through the expansive trails and wildlife observation points found in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Community gatherings often center on these natural spaces, where the turning of the seasons dictates the rhythm of local events and seasonal festivals. The cultural character remains deeply influenced by the heritage of the North Woods, valuing a stoic independence and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. While the region remains modest in its claims to fame, the quiet dedication of its inhabitants to maintaining a high quality of life serves as its most defining attribute. Life in Lino Lakes proceeds with a quiet dignity, favoring the stillness of the landscape over the clamor of crowded urban centers.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.15546, -93.106858. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lino Lakes includes the ZIP code (55014), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Anoka County (Anoka), and school district assignment (Centennial Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |