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New Ulm Minnesota Map

Explore New Ulm, 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 Ulm, Minnesota

How to Use This New Ulm, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	44.312463
Longitude	-94.460529
Population	14,120
Density	536.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	56073
Area Code	320
County Seat	New Ulm
School District	New Ulm Public School District

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About New Ulm, Minnesota

New Ulm is a locality in Brown County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 14,120. The population density is 536.8 people per km². New Ulm is located at 44.3125°N, 94.4605°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. New Ulm is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56073.

New Ulm maintains a deliberate presence upon the expansive, fertile plains of the upper Midwest where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 10.8 miles east-northeast of Brown, MN (from Brown, MN: bearing 58°T), and is situated 13.1 miles east of Sleepy Eye. The Minnesota River traces a quiet, winding path just one mile from the center, carving a subtle depression into the landscape that invites the evening light to linger in long, violet shadows. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the terrain rises toward the distant, modest elevation of Fort Hill, while the basin known as the Rose Lake Bed lies ten miles away as a relic of ancient water. Swan Lake rests only six miles from the outskirts, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting intensity of the prairie sky. Residents often find their way to the local Skate Park, a space that serves as a modern gathering point amidst the quietude of the regional geography.

German immigrants established New Ulm with a philosophy of communal labor and intellectual rigor that continues to influence the local rhythm of industry. The economy remains anchored in a blend of agricultural commerce and specialized manufacturing, reflecting a pragmatic heritage that values the steady production of goods. Grain elevators and processing facilities dominate the skyline, acting as silent sentinels that mark the transition between the working farmland and the domestic grid. This legacy of craftsmanship persists in the meticulous maintenance of local infrastructure and the pride taken in small-scale commerce. Even as seasonal cycles dictate the pace of work, the collective focus remains fixed on sustaining a stable, self-reliant livelihood that honors the foundations laid by early settlers.

Cultural identity in New Ulm flourishes through a deep appreciation for heritage, manifested in the deliberate preservation of nineteenth-century architectural styles and civic traditions. The Hermann Monument stands as a prominent landmark, its copper figure watching over the valley with a stoic permanence that defines the local silhouette. Annual festivals draw visitors to celebrate specific traditions, transforming the streets into vibrant spaces of music and shared history where the air carries a distinct sense of continuity. While the town remains a quiet corner of the plains, it has been the birthplace of individuals such as the journalist and author Wanda Gag, whose creative spirit reflects the introspective nature of the region. Life here moves with a measured cadence, favoring the comfort of known paths and the quiet satisfaction of a day spent in honest labor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

John Lind House (Attraction) — 0.1 mi, 264° W
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 316° NW
Defenders Monument (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 237° SW
Markplatz Mall Arch (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 018° N
State Street Theater Co. (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 264° W
Wanda Gag House (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 296° NW
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 011° N
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 160° S
Minnecon Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 015° N
Hermann Monument (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 239° SW
Martin Luther Statue (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 231° SW
Flandrau State Park (State Park) — 1.0 mi, 219° SW
Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.1 mi, 227° SW
Fritsche Creek State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 360° N
Trap Range (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 338° N
Rosenau-Lambrecht State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 292° W
Sleepy Eye Depot Museum (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 266° W
Minneopa State Park (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 119° SE
Fort Ridgely (Historic Castle / Fort) — 16.6 mi, 306° NW
Harold and Ruth Schaefer Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 24.0 mi, 088° E
Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 24.1 mi, 088° E
Spotlight Theatres Mankato 4 (Cinema) — 24.7 mi, 114° SE
410 Project (Gallery) — 24.7 mi, 115° SE
Blue Earth County Heritage Center Museum (Museum) — 25.0 mi, 115° SE
Round House Railroad Club (Museum) — 25.1 mi, 201° S
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.3 mi, 060° NE · 24k acres

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