Mound Minnesota Map

About Mound, Minnesota

Mound is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,107. The population density is 1238.4 people per km². Mound is located at 44.9366°N, 93.6661°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55364.

Mound rests upon the western edge of Carver County, a place where the land gently swells and recedes, hinting at the glacial sculpting that shaped its character. It lies 8.1 miles west-north-west of Minnetonka, MN (from Minnetonka, MN: bearing 282°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-west of Chanhassen. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of deciduous forests and manicured lawns, tumble towards the shimmering expanse of Lake Waconia, its broad waters catching the sun in a thousand fleeting diamonds. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and the quiet hum of cicadas often fills the long, warm evenings. Roads wind through this varied terrain, connecting neighborhoods that often feel like self-contained enclaves, each with its own tree-lined streets and a sense of comfortable domesticity. The history of Mound is intrinsically tied to the very lakes that define its landscape, drawing early settlers who sought the bounty of the water and the fertile soil. For decades, the local economy was deeply rooted in agriculture, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching across the more open expanses. More recently, Mound has evolved into a thriving residential hub, with its proximity to the larger metropolitan area and its attractive natural setting drawing new families. The legacy of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered barn or the enduring rhythm of the seasons that dictates the pace of life, a quiet counterpoint to the modern conveniences of its suburban present.

About This Mound Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mound, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.93663, -93.666072. 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 Mound and Hennepin County.

Detailed location data for Mound includes the ZIP code (55364), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Westonka 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 Mound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.