Explore Little Falls, 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 Little Falls, 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 Little Falls.
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 | Little Falls |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Morrison County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.985557 |
| Longitude | -94.359676 |
| Population | 9,140 |
| Density | 439.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 56345 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| County Seat | Little Falls |
| School District | Little Falls Public School District |
Little Falls emerges from the Minnesota landscape where the Mississippi River carves a deliberate path through the fertile plains. It lies 25.6 miles north-northwest of Sartell, MN (from Sartell, MN: bearing 343°T), and is situated 17.0 miles north-northwest of Rice. The terrain surrounding Little Falls is defined by the steady, persistent flow of the water and the quiet presence of Anderson Lake, which provides a serene counterpoint to the river’s movement just two miles away. In the distance, the silhouette of the Ripley Esker rises above the horizon, offering a subtle variation in the otherwise level expanse of the region. The air here carries a crisp, clear quality, especially as autumn light lingers over the Veterans Memorial Park, illuminating the transition between woodland and open field. This geography dictates a life lived in accordance with the seasons, where the earth remains responsive to the long, deep winters that shape the character of the soil and the people alike.
Economic life in Little Falls grew from the necessity of harnessing the power of the river, which historically supported the milling and timber industries that defined the frontier. These early enterprises laid a foundation for a local economy that balances manufacturing traditions with a modern commitment to regional trade and services. As the decades passed, the town expanded its influence, moving from raw material processing to the diverse commercial activities that sustain the current workforce. The labor of those who settled these plains is evident in the sturdy architecture of the older districts, where the brickwork reflects a period of industrial ambition. Today, the economy remains grounded in the same landscape that attracted its founders, finding stability in the steady productivity of the upper Midwest.
Cultural identity in Little Falls is inextricably linked to the legacy of Charles Lindbergh, whose family estate remains a significant point of reflection for residents and visitors. The town maintains a deliberate pace, hosting community events that draw upon the shared heritage of the region while looking toward the future. Landmarks such as the local historical sites serve as anchors for a community that values its connection to the past without being defined by it. Throughout the year, the rhythm of daily life is marked by the shifting colors of the trees and the reliable persistence of the river’s current. This environment fosters a resilient spirit, where the influence of Scandinavian and Ojibwe traditions continues to color the social fabric of the neighborhood.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Little Falls, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.985557, -94.359676. 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 Little Falls includes the ZIP code (56345), telephone area code (320), county seat of Morrison County (Little Falls), and school district assignment (Little Falls 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. |