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Minneapolis Minnesota Map

Explore Minneapolis, 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.

Interactive Map of Minneapolis, Minnesota

How to Use This Minneapolis, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis.

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	Minneapolis
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Hennepin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.963324
Longitude	-93.26832
Population	429,954
Density	3074.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	55401, 55404, 55421, 55432, 55433
Area Code	763
County Seat	Minneapolis
School District	Minneapolis Public School District

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About Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. With a population of 429,954, Minneapolis is a major urban centre in Minnesota. The population density is 3074.2 people per km². Minneapolis is located at 44.9633°N, 93.2683°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Minneapolis is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55401, 55404, 55421.

Minneapolis anchors itself firmly upon the plains of the upper Midwest, defined by the persistent, southward flow of the Mississippi River. It lies 4.2 miles south of Columbia Heights, MN (from Columbia Heights, MN: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-northwest of St. Paul. The landscape surrounding Minneapolis is characterized by a low-lying, glacial topography that softens the horizon, occasionally punctuated by the modest rise of Sunset Hill. To the west, the quiet expanse of Cedar Lake offers a respite from the urban grid, while the immediate verdure of West River Pkwy provides a direct, accessible connection to the water’s edge. Even in the height of summer, the air carries a crisp, lingering freshness that hints at the long winters to come, turning the light at dusk into a pale, bruised gold that illuminates the prairie grasses and the sturdy, unyielding brick of the older districts.

European settlement in Minneapolis began with the strategic recognition of the power inherent in the local waterways, which once drove the massive flour mills that defined the region’s early industrial identity. The growth of Minneapolis was built upon the exploitation of the natural timber and grain resources of the North Woods, drawing a steady influx of Scandinavian and other European immigrants who laid the foundations of its civic and social order. This history remains visible in the architecture of the riverfront, where the remnants of stone mills stand as silent witnesses to the transformative labor that shaped the skyline. Through decades of expansion, Minneapolis evolved from a frontier outpost into a commercial nexus, maintaining a distinct character forged by the necessity of surviving in a climate that demands both resilience and ingenuity.

Modern Minneapolis functions as a robust economic engine, serving as a primary hub for commerce, healthcare, and the corporate headquarters of several major national enterprises. The presence of the University of Minnesota anchors the local intellectual and scientific landscape, fostering a climate of research and innovation that bridges the gap between academic theory and practical industry. Infrastructure in Minneapolis is designed to accommodate the challenges of the regional environment, with a complex network of transit and utility systems that function reliably even when temperatures plummet. Beyond the corporate towers, the economy is supported by a diverse array of professional services and advanced manufacturing, ensuring that Minneapolis remains a vital center for trade and development across the northern plains.

Cultural life in Minneapolis is defined by a deep engagement with the arts and a fervent devotion to its professional and collegiate sports teams, which command the attention of the populace regardless of the season. Major annual festivals transform the public squares, celebrating the endurance of the community and the unique spirit of the region. Landmarks such as the Guthrie Theater reflect a commitment to the performing arts that rivals much larger metropolitan centers, while the proximity of natural areas like the John H Allison Forest or the paths of Shingle Creek Parkway encourages a lifestyle that balances urban sophistication with the outdoors. Famous figures such as Prince, whose creative genius was inextricably linked to the atmosphere of Minneapolis, have left an indelible mark on the global cultural consciousness, cementing the reputation of the place as a site of profound, quiet influence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 318° NW
U.S. Bank Stadium (Stadium) — 0.9 mi, 037° NE
The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel (Historic Site) — 1.0 mi, 013° N
First Avenue (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.2 mi, 349° N
Target Field (Stadium) — 1.4 mi, 341° N
Guthrie Theater (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 1.5 mi, 022° N
Walker Art Center (Art / Cultural Centre) — 1.5 mi, 321° NW
Stone Arch Bridge (Landmark) — 1.5 mi, 022° N
Mill City Museum (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 024° NE
Lake Calhoun (Bde Maka Ska) (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 241° SW
Theodore Wirth Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 285° W
Lake Harriet (Nature Reserve) — 3.2 mi, 226° SW
Minnehaha Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.4 mi, 150° SE
Minnehaha Falls (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 150° SE
Centennial Lakes Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.9 mi, 206° SW
Open Eye Figure Theater (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 184° S
Angel Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 223° SW
Roxys Cabaret (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 316° NW
All My Relations Arts (Gallery) — 0.7 mi, 092° E
Robert Skafte (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 289° W
Alex Pretti Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 220° SW
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 348° N
Future Midtown Exchange Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 154° SE
Parade The (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 292° W
Minnesota Center for Book Arts (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 040° NE
The Loft Literary Center (Arts Centre) — 1.1 mi, 040° NE
West River Pkwy (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 023° NE
Cedar Lake Trail (Non-MPRB) (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 332° NW
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 142° SE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.5 mi, 161° S · 24k acres

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