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Owatonna Minnesota Map

Explore Owatonna, 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 Owatonna, Minnesota

How to Use This Owatonna, Minnesota Map

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

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

Latitude	44.091904
Longitude	-93.231715
Population	26,420
Density	686.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55060
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Owatonna
School District	Owatonna Public School District

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About Owatonna, Minnesota

Owatonna is a locality in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 26,420. The population density is 686.1 people per km². Owatonna is located at 44.0919°N, 93.2317°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Owatonna is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55060.

Owatonna reveals itself through the steady, quiet pulse of the Straight River as it carves a path through the landscape. It lies 14.7 miles south of Faribault, MN (from Faribault, MN: bearing 172°T), and is situated 14.0 miles east of Waseca. The riverbed draws a silver line through the terrain, anchoring the surrounding plains where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. A few miles away, the quiet basin of the Pelican Lake Bed offers a reminder of the shifting glacial legacy that shaped this inland earth. Further out, the stillness of Rice Lake provides a sanctuary for the local flora and fauna that thrive in the deep, seasonal cycles of the region. Owatonna retains a crisp, clear atmosphere, especially when the golden light of late afternoon catches the tall grasses along the banks.

Development in Owatonna sprouted from the intersection of fertile prairie soil and the ingenuity of early settlers who recognized the potential of the interior plains. The local economy blossomed from these agricultural roots, eventually diversifying into a hub for robust manufacturing and industrial production that keeps the gears of the region turning. Businesses here have long favored a steady, deliberate growth, reflecting the pragmatic character of a population that values both labor and innovation. This industrious spirit remains visible in the architecture of the older districts, where solid structures speak to a time of rapid expansion and enduring commerce. Even as modern industry evolves, the town maintains a grounded commitment to its foundational trades.

Owatonna defines its cultural identity through a blend of architectural ambition and a reverence for the public spaces that bring its people together. The National Farmers Bank, a masterpiece designed by Louis Sullivan, stands as a testament to the town’s appreciation for artistic depth in everyday life. Central Park serves as the green center of daily existence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons is marked by community gatherings and the quiet passage of time. Among those who have shaped the public imagination from these roots, the author Sinclair Lewis spent formative years here, drawing inspiration from the very streets that still define the local character. These landmarks and memories provide a sense of continuity, ensuring that Owatonna remains a place of distinct local pride.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Union Depot (Historic) (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 297° NW
Dartts Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 101° E
Manthey Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 018° N
Leo Rudolph Nature Resv (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 223° SW
Lighter Than Some (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 323° NW
Somerset State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 195° S
Prairie Rose State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 312° NW
Rice Lake State Park (State Park) — 7.6 mi, 091° E
Waseca County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 266° W
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 13.7 mi, 267° W
Rice County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 14.1 mi, 352° N
Horse Arena (Stadium) — 15.3 mi, 351° N
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (State Park) — 17.2 mi, 019° N
POW/MIA Memorial (Monument) — 21.1 mi, 336° NW
Le Sueur County Museum (Museum) — 23.1 mi, 289° W
Cannon Valley Cinema 10 (Cinema) — 23.4 mi, 004° N
Voyager Valley Teepee (Attraction) — 23.5 mi, 276° W
Northfield Historical Society (Museum) — 25.4 mi, 008° N
Santa's Cottage (Attraction) — 25.4 mi, 008° N
Northfield Arts Guild (Arts Centre) — 25.5 mi, 008° N
Larson Log House (Museum) — 26.2 mi, 056° NE
Waterford Mill Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 27.4 mi, 009° N
Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 28.9 mi, 091° E
Mall Cinema 7 Theatre (Cinema) — 29.0 mi, 192° S
Arts and Heritage Center (Arts Centre) — 29.6 mi, 324° NW
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 48.0 mi, 357° N · 24k acres
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 61.0 mi, 068° E · 274k acres

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