Explore Rosemount, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Rosemount |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.745814 |
| Longitude | -93.068864 |
| Population | 25,650 |
| Density | 297.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55068 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Hastings |
| School District | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan |
Rosemount sits upon an expansive, fertile plateau where the horizon stretches wide beneath a sky that shifts from bruised violet to pale gold at the day's end. It lies 4.5 miles east of Apple Valley, MN (from Apple Valley, MN: bearing 83°T), and is situated 8.5 miles northeast of Lakeville. Kegan Lake offers a quiet reflective surface just one mile away, mirroring the vastness of the prairie clouds that drift slowly over the flat, open terrain. Five miles distant, the Vermillion River carves a subtle path through the earth, marking the land with its persistent, winding presence. To the west, the distant silhouette of Buck Hill rises as the only significant interruption to the otherwise level expanse of the local geography. Alimagnet Park provides a space of managed wildness where the wind rustles through native grasses, grounding the inhabitants in the quiet, steady pulse of the Midwest.
Rosemount emerged from the labor of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this deep, dark soil. The local economy grew from these roots, transitioning from traditional farming into a diverse landscape of modern industrial and residential development. Grain elevators once defined the skyline, standing as sentinels of a commerce that fed the region and sustained the livelihoods of generations. Today, the economic character of Rosemount balances this legacy of production with the needs of a growing, contemporary workforce. The rhythm of daily life here is measured by the steady commute and the maintenance of a stable, industrious infrastructure. This history remains visible in the functional architecture and the persistent, pragmatic spirit that governs the way business is conducted across the region.
Rosemount maintains a cultural identity forged by the resilience required to endure the long, deep winters that shape the local temperament. The community gathers for seasonal events that celebrate a shared heritage, fostering a sense of belonging that persists despite the rapid growth of the surrounding landscape. While the town remains modest in its claims, it is known as the birthplace of the actor and director Bill Murray, who spent his early years in these environs. Landmarks such as the local community centers serve as focal points for civic engagement, where the quiet, deliberate pace of life finds its strongest expression. The people demonstrate a reserved, sturdy character, reflective of a landscape that demands both patience and preparation from those who call it home. Every winter, the world turns a muted, crisp gray, and the people of Rosemount withdraw into the warmth of their homes to wait for the inevitable, slow awakening of spring.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rosemount, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.745814, -93.068864. 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 Rosemount includes the ZIP code (55068), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan).
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 | August 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. |