Minneota Minnesota Map

About Minneota, Minnesota

Minneota is a locality in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,594. The population density is 407.3 people per km². Minneota is located at 44.5588°N, 95.9856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56264.

Minneota rests on the broad, rolling prairie of southwestern Minnesota, a landscape defined by the endless horizon and the fertile earth that stretches to meet it. It lies 70.0 miles west-north-west of Brown, MN (from Brown, MN: bearing 289°T), and is situated 12.4 miles north-west of Marshall. The land here is a patient canvas, painted with the changing hues of agricultural seasons, from the emerald blush of young corn to the burnished gold of ripening wheat. A gentle wind, often carrying the scent of freshly turned soil and distant rain, sweeps across the open fields, a constant whisper in the vast sky. The character of Minneota is etched into this openness, a quiet resilience born from its relationship with the land, where the sun's arc dictates the day and the clouds overhead tell stories of weather to come. The history of Minneota is deeply intertwined with the agricultural pioneers who first tamed this prairie, their dreams of prosperity sown into the rich soil. The local economy, for generations, has been anchored by the cultivation of crops like corn and soybeans, the steady hum of combines a familiar soundtrack come harvest time. This agricultural heritage is not merely an industry but a way of life, a tradition passed down through families, each generation adding its own chapter to the story of Minneota. The town itself, with its modest but well-kept homes and gathering places, reflects this enduring spirit, a place where community bonds are as strong as the roots of the prairie grasses, a testament to the enduring strength of those who chose this land.

About This Minneota Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Minneota, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.55885, -95.985586. 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 Minneota and Lyon County.

Detailed location data for Minneota includes the ZIP code (56264), telephone area code (320), county seat of Lyon County (Marshall), and school district assignment (Minneota 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 Minneota is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.