Explore Plymouth, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.
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 | Plymouth |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.022045 |
| Longitude | -93.462576 |
| Population | 81,026 |
| Density | 956.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 55441, 55442 |
| Area Code | 763 |
| County Seat | Minneapolis |
| School District | Wayzata Public School District |
Plymouth occupies a quiet expanse of the interior plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky holds a vast, pale luminosity during the long transition into dusk. It lies 3.9 miles west-southwest of New Hope, MN (from New Hope, MN: bearing 241°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-northwest of Minneapolis. The terrain here is defined by a rhythmic progression of low elevations and glacial deposits, creating a landscape of subtle shifts that resist the monotony of a flat horizon. Nearby, the waters of Turtle Lake provide a reflective stillness, while the winding path of Bassett Creek cuts a modest, purposeful channel through the earth. Residents find the land punctuated by the accessible greenery of Heritage, a local park that anchors the neighborhood, while the distant, singular rise of Sunset Hill serves as a quiet reference point for those navigating the surrounding plains.
Early settlers arriving in the mid-nineteenth century found a territory composed of dense woodland and fertile clearings, eventually organizing their lives around the patterns of the harvest and the seasonal demands of the north. Plymouth evolved from these initial homesteads into a structured settlement, drawing strength from the steady arrival of families who valued the quiet endurance of the soil. The history of the area is not marked by loud upheaval, but rather by the persistent, measured growth of a populace that adapted to the cycle of deep winters and humid, vibrant summers. Over generations, the original agricultural character transitioned into a suburban structure, maintaining a sense of continuity that honors those who first carved a life out of the local timber and prairie grass.
Economic life in Plymouth is driven by a diverse collection of corporate headquarters and robust professional sectors, forming a foundation that supports a high degree of regional stability. The infrastructure reflects a commitment to modern connectivity, with well-maintained transit arteries that link the professional centers to the surrounding residential corridors. While the area does not house a major university, it benefits from proximity to the scholarly resources of the broader metropolitan region, fostering a culture that prioritizes lifelong learning and professional advancement. The local economy thrives on a blend of technology, manufacturing, and service-oriented industries, ensuring that Plymouth remains a functional, industrious participant in the regional market.
Cultural life in Plymouth is defined by a preference for outdoor recreation and the shared rhythm of annual community gatherings that draw neighbors together under the clear, midwestern light. Residents often take advantage of the nearby Shingle Creek Parkway for exercise and quiet observation of the changing seasons, finding beauty in the way the frost gathers on the brush or the way the golden hour catches the edge of the wetlands. While the professional sports scene is centered in the nearby urban core, local interest remains high for both college athletics and community-led events that celebrate the specific, grounded identity of the locale. Famous figures who have walked these paths are often noted for their contributions to literature or the arts, their work reflecting a sensibility shaped by the expansive, introspective quietude of the land.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plymouth, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.022045, -93.462576. 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 Plymouth includes the ZIP code (55441, 55442), telephone area code (763), county seat of Hennepin County (Minneapolis), and school district assignment (Wayzata Public 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 generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |