Explore Mendota Heights, 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 Mendota Heights, 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 Mendota Heights.
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 | Mendota Heights |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.883577 |
| Longitude | -93.138275 |
| Population | 11,744 |
| Density | 499.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55120 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Hastings |
| School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
Mendota Heights occupies a landscape defined by the quiet intersection of glacial memory and the steady persistence of the Minnesota River. It lies 2.9 miles southwest of West St. Paul, MN (from West St. Paul, MN: bearing 219°T), and is situated 9.1 miles southeast of Minneapolis.
The earth here holds the deep, resonant quality of a prairie floor, marked by the gentle elevation of Pilot Knob which offers a vantage point over the surrounding terrain. Rogers Lake anchors the immediate geography, its surface reflecting the changing seasons from the brittle clarity of winter to the lush intensity of midsummer. Residents enjoy the proximity of Mendakota Park, a quiet expanse that preserves the essential character of the land against the encroachment of modern development. Light here in the late afternoon often takes on a soft, amber hue, casting long shadows across the fields and emphasizing the subtle contours of the ground. When the air turns crisp, the proximity of Minnehaha Falls provides a reminder of the powerful water movement that shaped this entire region long ago.
Mendota Heights emerged from a history of early settlement that favored the confluence of waterways for trade and movement. The local economy has evolved from its agricultural roots into a sophisticated blend of professional services and corporate headquarters that sustain the regional stability. Businesses here operate with a deliberate, steady pace, reflecting the industrious spirit of a population that values both tradition and modern advancement. The infrastructure reflects a commitment to maintaining a balance between commercial expansion and the preservation of open, functional space. Education and professional development remain primary pillars of the local economy, drawing talent that seeks a stable environment for growth. This economic foundation ensures that the daily life of Mendota Heights remains grounded in a cycle of productive, quiet activity.
Culture in Mendota Heights thrives on a sense of neighborly connection and a shared appreciation for the changing landscape. Residents often gather for seasonal events that mark the passage of time, fostering a communal identity that persists despite the rapid pace of the surrounding metropolitan area. Notable landmarks serve as touchstones for local history, grounding the modern experience in the stories of those who settled this land generations ago. The character of the people is marked by a certain resilience, a quiet strength cultivated by the long, deep winters that require a patient outlook. While many accomplished individuals have called this region home, the true spirit of the place is found in the everyday interactions of families who value their connection to the soil and to each other. Life in Mendota Heights proceeds with a predictable, comforting rhythm that finds beauty in the cycle of the seasons.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.883577, -93.138275. 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 Mendota Heights includes the ZIP code (55120), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan).
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. |