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New Brighton Minnesota Map

Explore New Brighton, 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 New Brighton, Minnesota

How to Use This New Brighton, Minnesota Map

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

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	New Brighton
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Ramsey County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.065521
Longitude	-93.201891
Population	23,454
Density	1394.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55112
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Saint Paul
School District	Mounds View Public School District

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About New Brighton, Minnesota

New Brighton is a locality in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 23,454. The population density is 1394.2 people per km². New Brighton is located at 45.0655°N, 93.2019°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. New Brighton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55112.

New Brighton emerges from the quiet, inland landscape of Minnesota as a place defined by its enduring connection to the surrounding terrain. It lies 2.7 miles south of Mounds View, MN (from Mounds View, MN: bearing 173°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-northeast of Minneapolis. The topography of New Brighton is characterized by a subtle, glacial flatness, punctuated by the presence of Long Lake which anchors the local horizon. Residents often walk the paths of the Pike Lake Trail, where the air carries a crisp, terrestrial clarity that speaks to the vast interior of the continent. Rice Creek winds through the landscape just a mile away, its slow, deliberate movement serving as a quiet counterpoint to the busy pace of the suburban streets. To the north, the distant profile of Sunset Hill rises seven miles out, providing a gentle landmark against the expansive Midwestern sky.

History within New Brighton reflects the industrious spirit of settlers who transformed the local prairie into a center of commerce and production. The economy has transitioned over time from agrarian roots to a diverse base of light manufacturing and regional distribution, supporting a steady, working rhythm. Businesses here rely on the proximity of major transportation routes, which have long facilitated the movement of goods across the inland plains. The influence of the broader regional heritage is visible in the architecture and the pragmatic, neighborly values that continue to shape the community. Daily life remains focused on these localized industries, reflecting a tradition of stability that has sustained New Brighton through decades of economic evolution.

Cultural character in New Brighton manifests in a shared appreciation for the changing seasons, where the light at dusk takes on a pale, golden quality that lingers over the rooftops. Notable landmarks include the proximity to Saint Anthony Falls, which draws those interested in the historical power of regional water, and the natural expanses found in the John H Allison Forest. Local events often center around community gatherings that emphasize the connection between neighbors and the preservation of public spaces. While the area is largely defined by its quiet, residential identity, its proximity to larger cultural hubs allows for a unique balance of privacy and accessibility. The spirit of the place is one of steady, grounded presence, offering a landscape where the rhythm of the day is marked by the shifting shadows of the trees and the quiet passage of the clouds.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Long Lake Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 027° NE
Linda Fay Kaufman (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 186° S
Rice Creek North Regional Trail (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 011° N
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.1 mi, 062° NE · 24k acres
Silverwood Special Recreation Feature (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 217° SW
Oculus Arboretum (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 215° SW
Original Castle Heights (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 248° W
Benson Great Hall (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 106° E
Salo Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.1 mi, 209° SW
Silver View Park (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 346° N
Columbia Heights (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 227° SW
Clay Squared Gallery (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 214° SW
Michael Birawer Gallery (Gallery) — 4.8 mi, 208° SW
Gibb's Museum (Museum) — 5.1 mi, 173° S
Rogue Buddha Gallery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 213° SW
Stone Arch Glass Studio (Arts Centre) — 5.4 mi, 200° S
26th Avenue North Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.5 mi, 221° SW
Midtown CLAY (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 156° SE
Goldstein Museum of Design (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 171° S
Math On-A-Stick (Attraction) — 5.9 mi, 164° S
St. Anthony Main Theatre (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 205° SW
Heritage Gallery (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 191° S
Mill Ruins Park (Historic Ruins) — 6.5 mi, 205° SW
Moon Lake Park (State Park) — 6.6 mi, 079° E
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 11.7 mi, 178° S
Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 19.3 mi, 087° E · 4,903 acres

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