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Prior Lake Minnesota Map

Explore Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake, Minnesota

How to Use This Prior Lake, Minnesota Map

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

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	Prior Lake
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Scott County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	44.725594
Longitude	-93.440877
Population	27,617
Density	653.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55372
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Shakopee
School District	Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

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About Prior Lake, Minnesota

Prior Lake is a locality in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 27,617. The population density is 653.8 people per km². Prior Lake is located at 44.7256°N, 93.4409°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Prior Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55372.

Prior Lake emerges from the flat, expansive horizon of the upper Midwest as a place defined by the quiet interplay of earth and water. It lies 6.2 miles southwest of Savage, MN (from Savage, MN: bearing 223°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-northwest of Lakeville. The landscape surrounding Prior Lake is marked by the presence of Lower Prior Lake, which offers a stillness that defines the local atmosphere. Not far away, the Credit River carves a path through the terrain, providing a natural rhythm to the land. Travelers looking toward the distance might glimpse the silhouette of Buck Hill rising seven miles off, a subtle interruption in the otherwise level plains. Timbercrest Park serves as a focal point for the residents, preserving a pocket of greenery where the air feels crisp and clear under the long, shifting light of the Minnesota afternoons.

Agriculture and trade once formed the bedrock of Prior Lake, drawing settlers to the fertile soil and abundant resources of the region. The local economy has since evolved into a diverse landscape of commerce, blending the productivity of small business with a steady commitment to regional growth. Industrial development remains careful and deliberate, respecting the transition from the old prairie roots to a modern, interconnected workforce. The history of the area is written in the steady persistence of its people, who have navigated the long, deep winters with a quiet resilience. Prior Lake maintains a balance between this industrial ambition and the preservation of its original, open character.

Cultural life in Prior Lake thrives on a sense of community that values both its heritage and its future. The town is marked by local traditions that bring neighbors together, fostering a spirit of connection that persists even through the most biting cold. While Prior Lake is a place of modest scale, it has been the home of figures such as the musician Prince, who spent time in the region, grounding the area in a legacy of creative influence. Landmarks remain focused on the natural beauty of the local parks and the shared spaces where residents gather to mark the seasons. Everyday life moves at a deliberate pace, colored by the specific, golden quality of light that hits the trees as the evening sun descends.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Prior Lake State Aquatic Management Area (Scott) (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 211° SW
Jeffers Pond Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 349° N
Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 141° SE
Spring Lake Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 239° SW
Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema (Theatre) — 3.9 mi, 023° NE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.9 mi, 359° N · 24k acres
Breakers Pipeline (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 351° N
Breakers Plunge (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 351° N
Ripple Rapids (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 349° N
Raging Rapids (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 349° N
Off-Leash Dog (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 051° NE
Cobra Helicopter (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 332° NW
Re-Claim Studios (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 323° NW
Samuel Pond statue (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 321° NW
Brewery (Historic Ruins) — 7.2 mi, 308° NW
Wings of the North Air Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 351° N
Ehmiller Place (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 274° W
1st Brigade Memorial (Monument) — 9.1 mi, 040° NE
Veterans Star (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 299° NW
Old Mill Site (Viewpoint) — 9.3 mi, 048° NE
Schneider Theater (Theatre) — 9.7 mi, 044° NE
Art Resources Gallery (Gallery) — 11.7 mi, 028° NE
Chanhassen Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.8 mi, 322° NW
Gopher State Railway Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 215° SW
Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 12.5 mi, 056° NE
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 16.9 mi, 045° NE · 64 acres

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