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South St. Paul Minnesota Map

Explore South St. Paul, 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 South St. Paul, Minnesota

How to Use This South St. Paul, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for South St. Paul, 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 South St. Paul.

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.

CitySouth St. Paul
StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyDakota County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude44.888027
Longitude-93.040497
Population20,759
Density1424.9 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code55075
Area Code612, 952
County SeatHastings
School DistrictSouth St. Paul Public School District

About South St. Paul, Minnesota

South St. Paul is a locality in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 20,759. The population density is 1424.9 people per km². South St. Paul is located at 44.8880°N, 93.0405°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. South St. Paul is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55075.

South St. Paul occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the midwestern plains and the steady movement of the earth toward the valley floor. It lies 2.1 miles north-northeast of Inver Grove Heights, MN (from Inver Grove Heights, MN: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-southeast of St. Paul. The terrain around South St. Paul retains a rugged, weathered character, marked by the proximity of the Mississippi River just a mile away, which carves a deep, purposeful path through the soil. To the east, the waters of Pigs Eye Lake mirror the expansive, often pale gray sky that characterizes the long, introspective winters of this region. Visitors can find a moment of stillness at Lorraine Park, where the trees offer a simple, honest shade against the afternoon sun. The horizon remains wide and open, occasionally interrupted by the distant, subtle elevation of Pilot Knob, which stands as a silent sentinel over the surrounding fields.

South St. Paul forged its identity in the fires of industry, rising from a reliance on the vast stockyards that once dictated the pulse of the local economy. Hard labor and the rhythmic clang of commerce defined the daily lives of generations, shaping a resilient spirit that lingers in the brickwork of older buildings. While the heavy industry of the past has evolved, the commitment to production and logistics remains a defining feature of the local landscape. The influence of Scandinavian and Ojibwe heritage continues to color the social fabric, lending a sense of grounded continuity to the modern workplace. Residents still recognize the weight of history in the way the town organizes its streets, moving with the same deliberate pace that once characterized the bustling trade centers of the upper Midwest.

Cultural character in South St. Paul thrives on a blend of blue-collar pride and an enduring sense of community belonging. The town celebrates its heritage through local events that draw neighbors together, fostering a warmth that counters the biting chill of the seasonal transitions. For those seeking the beauty of the natural world, a short trip leads to the cascading, cool waters of Minnehaha Falls, a place that serves as a quiet escape from the mechanical hum of daily life. Among those who have emerged from this soil, figures like the legendary football coach Bud Grant reflect the disciplined, focused demeanor often found in the people of this region. Every corner of South St. Paul tells a story of survival and adaptation, leaving a quiet impression on anyone who takes the time to observe the rhythm of its streets at dusk.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 0.8 mi, 027° NE · 64 acres
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 275° W
  • Battle Creek Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 017° N
  • Pig's Eye Island Heron Rookery State Scientific and Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 030° NE
  • Dnr Boat Launch (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 115° SE
  • Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 290° W
  • Dan's Path (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 216° SW
  • Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 263° W
  • West St. Paul (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 318° NW
  • Charles W. "Speed" Holman (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 348° N
  • Woman and Wolf Statue (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 324° NW
  • Mound 2 (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 350° N
  • Mound 3 (Historic Ruins) — 4.0 mi, 350° N
  • Bruce Vento Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.1 mi, 300° NW
  • AZ Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 333° NW
  • Minnesota Museum Of American Art (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 329° NW
  • Music Theatre (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 324° NW
  • Concert Hall (Theatre) — 4.8 mi, 324° NW
  • Popup Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 327° NW
  • Minnesota Children's Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 326° NW
  • Great River Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 299° NW
  • Cottage Grove Armory - Minnesota National Guard (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.2 mi, 139° SE
  • Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 5.2 mi, 277° W
  • State Capitol Ground (State Park) — 5.3 mi, 327° NW
  • Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 6.0 mi, 026° NE
  • Highland 1 & 2 (Cinema) — 7.5 mi, 286° W
  • Como Planetarium (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 324° NW
  • Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.2 mi, 257° W · 24k acres

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About This South St. Paul Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South St. Paul, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.888027, -93.040497. 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 South St. Paul includes the ZIP code (55075), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (South St. Paul 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 generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.