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Oakdale Minnesota Map

Explore Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, Minnesota

How to Use This Oakdale, Minnesota Map

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

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.

CityOakdale
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyWashington County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude44.987546
Longitude-92.963553
Population28,303
Density997.1 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code55128
Area Code612, 952
County SeatStillwater
School DistrictNorth St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District

About Oakdale, Minnesota

Oakdale is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 28,303. The population density is 997.1 people per km². Oakdale is located at 44.9875°N, 92.9636°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oakdale is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55128.

Oakdale defines a quiet expanse of the interior plains where the horizon stretches wide and the light at dusk settles with a heavy, golden clarity upon the earth. It lies 1.6 miles east-northeast of Maplewood, MN (from Maplewood, MN: bearing 65°T), and is situated 6.1 miles east of St. Paul. The landscape remains defined by its inland geography, far removed from any rising tide and characterized by the steady, modest elevation of the terrain. Tanners Lake sits just a mile away, its still surface mirroring the transition of the seasons, while the path of Battle Creek winds through the local topography with a persistent, low-slung grace. To the east, the distant slopes of Bissels Mounds rise seven miles away as a gentle reminder of the geological history that shaped this region. Guthrie Park provides a local sanctuary where the prairie grasses sway in the wind, grounding Oakdale in a sense of stillness that defies the hurried pace of the modern world.

Oakdale emerged from the steady efforts of early settlers who recognized the resilience required to thrive within the long, deep winters of this northern latitude. The local economy shifted over time from its agricultural foundations to a diverse network of industries that support the daily needs of the region. Workers here contribute to a stable commercial environment that values pragmatism and the quiet application of skill over the flash of transient trends. While the surrounding region reflects the legacy of the Iron Range and the cultural layering of Scandinavian traditions, Oakdale maintains a focus on its own steady growth and professional development. The texture of the land, once marked by small-scale farming, now supports a variety of local businesses that keep the pulse of the district beating with consistent, unremarkable efficiency.

Oakdale fosters a character defined by the sturdy, unpretentious warmth of its residents and a collective appreciation for the changing colors of the Midwestern canopy. Guthrie Park serves as a central point for communal gatherings, offering a space where the rhythm of everyday life slows to match the movement of the clouds above. The area benefits from a proximity to the John H Allison Forest, which remains a nine-mile journey away for those seeking the deeper silence of the trees. While the town remains a modest participant in the wider regional culture, it counts figures like the influential author F. Scott Fitzgerald among those who have felt the distinct pull of this broader Minnesota landscape. Events throughout the year draw the population together, reinforcing a shared identity that is as enduring and reliable as the winter snows that settle upon the fields.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Richard Walton Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 184° S
  • Priory Neighborhood Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 281° W
  • Oakdale Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 183° S
  • Holloway Marsh (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 306° NW
  • Lake Elmo (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 090° E
  • Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 1.8 mi, 216° SW
  • Poet's Post (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 266° W
  • Wildwood Amusement Park (Monument) — 4.8 mi, 003° N
  • Woodbury Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 164° S
  • Mound 2 (Historic Ruins) — 5.3 mi, 237° SW
  • Mound 3 (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 237° SW
  • Carver’s Cave Overlook (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 243° SW
  • AZ Gallery (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 246° SW
  • Minnesota Museum Of American Art (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 246° SW
  • Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.8 mi, 208° SW · 64 acres
  • Popup Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 247° SW
  • History Theatre (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 248° W
  • White Bear Armory (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 343° N
  • Minnesota Children's Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 247° SW
  • Palace Theatre (Theatre) — 7.1 mi, 247° SW
  • White Bear Lake Historical Society (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 341° N
  • White Bear Lake High School Varsity Field (Stadium) — 7.6 mi, 341° N
  • Washington County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 063° NE
  • Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 10.0 mi, 050° NE · 4,903 acres
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.6 mi, 300° NW · 24k acres

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About This Oakdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakdale, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.987546, -92.963553. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Oakdale includes the ZIP code (55128), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.