Plainview, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Plainview, Wabasha County.
| City | Plainview |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Wabasha |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.164966 |
| Longitude | -92.171557 |
| Population | 3,500 |
| Density | 630.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Plainview is a locality in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,500. The population density is 630.6 people per km². Plainview is located at 44.1650°N, 92.1716°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55964.
Plainview lies where the rolling hills of southeastern Minnesota begin their gentle descent towards the Mississippi River valley. It lies 17.8 miles north-east of Rochester, MN (from Rochester, MN: bearing 56°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-north-east of Elgin. The land here is a study in contrasts: broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, punctuated by the darker, richer greens of wooded ravines and the silver threads of meandering creeks. In the early morning, a soft, diffused light often settles over the landscape, blurring the sharp edges of barns and silo tops, lending a quiet, almost contemplative air to the scene. The air itself carries a subtle scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a perfume unique to this agricultural heartland. The history of Plainview is deeply rooted in the rich soil and the determination of its early settlers, many of whom were German immigrants drawn by the promise of fertile land. Agriculture has always been the lifeblood of Plainview, with family farms forming the bedrock of its economy, producing bountiful harvests that feed the nation. Beyond the fields, the town itself has seen periods of steady growth, its main street a testament to a bygone era with its well-preserved brick storefronts. It’s a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates much of daily life, a palpable connection to the land that shapes its character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Plainview, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Plainview and Wabasha County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Plainview is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Plainview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |