Scandia Minnesota Map

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.

About This Scandia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scandia, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.253578, -92.805767. 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.

Detailed location data for Scandia includes the ZIP code (55073), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (Forest Lake Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scandia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.