Scandia Minnesota Map
Scandia, 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 Scandia, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Scandia, Minnesota
| City | Scandia |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.253578 |
| Longitude | -92.805767 |
| Population | 3,950 |
| Density | 43.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Scandia, Minnesota
Scandia is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,950. The population density is 43.9 people per km². Scandia is located at 45.2536°N, 92.8058°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55073.
Scandia, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers. It lies 20.5 miles north-east of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 54°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Forest Lake. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent growth of deciduous forests, cradle a scattering of lakes that shimmer like fallen pieces of sky. The air here carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, when the world seems to hold its breath. Fields of corn and soybeans trace geometric patterns across the terrain, a testament to the agricultural inheritance of this place, their stalks rustling in a breeze that whispers of the coming seasons. The sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, luminous shafts, illuminating the quiet industry of ants and the patient patience of ancient oaks. The roots of Scandia run deep, planted by Swedish immigrants who sought fertile ground and the familiar contours of their homeland. Their legacy is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and the quiet pride of stewardship over the land. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, now finds its pulse in a blend of these traditions and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Scandia. Lakes like Square Lake and Georges Lake offer havens for recreation, their shores dotted with cabins and the gentle lapping of water against sand. The Gammelgarden Museum, a preserved Swedish-American pioneer farmstead, stands as a tangible link to the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who first cultivated this rich soil.
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About This Scandia Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Scandia, 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 Scandia and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Scandia 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 Scandia 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. |
