Minnetonka Minnesota Map
Minnetonka, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Minnetonka, Hennepin County.
Interactive Map of Minnetonka, Minnesota
| City | Minnetonka |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hennepin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.913296 |
| Longitude | -93.503288 |
| Population | 53,064 |
| Density | 763.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 53,064. The population density is 763.6 people per km². Minnetonka is located at 44.9133°N, 93.5033°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55345.
Minnetonka unfolds as a landscape of shimmering water and verdant slopes, where the grand expanse of its namesake lake dominates the horizon, its surface often catching the afternoon sun in a dazzling, restless dance. It lies 3.8 miles north-north-east of Chanhassen, MN (from Chanhassen, MN: bearing 21°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-west of Plymouth. The terrain here is a gentle push and pull of rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, and carpeted in a rich tapestry of deciduous trees that blaze with autumnal fire or stand stark and skeletal against the winter sky. The air, particularly in the liminal hours of dawn and dusk, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and the damp earth, a promise of the wildness that still clings to the periphery of its settled neighborhoods. Creeks and streams, often no wider than a sigh, meander through the wooded ravines, their quiet murmur a constant counterpoint to the distant hum of life. The history of Minnetonka is deeply entwined with the very waters that define it, once a vital artery for trade and travel for indigenous peoples, and later, a summer retreat for those seeking respite from the burgeoning city life. Early settlers were drawn to its fertile soil and abundant natural resources, establishing farms and small industries that shaped the early character of the region. Though the echoes of its agrarian past are still discernible in the open fields that punctuate its developed areas, the local economy has largely shifted, embracing a diverse blend of technology, retail, and service industries, with the lake itself remaining a significant draw for recreation and tourism. The legacy of its pioneering spirit endures, however, in the community's enduring appreciation for its natural beauty, a quality that lends a distinct, unhurried grace to the rhythm of daily life in Minnetonka.
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About This Minnetonka Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Minnetonka, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Minnetonka and Hennepin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Minnetonka is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Minnetonka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
