St. Peter Minnesota Map
Explore St. Peter, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of St. Peter, Minnesota
| City | St. Peter |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Nicollet County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.323577 |
| Longitude | -93.958015 |
| Population | 12,066 |
| Density | 768.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 56082 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| County Seat | St. Peter |
| School District | St. Peter Public School District |
About St. Peter, Minnesota
St. Peter is a locality in Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 12,066. The population density is 768.3 people per km². St. Peter is located at 44.3236°N, 93.9580°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. St. Peter is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 56082.St. Peter emerges from the fertile plains where the Minnesota River carves a slow, deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 11.0 miles north-northeast of North Mankato, MN (from North Mankato, MN: bearing 20°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-southwest of Le Sueur. [Sentence 2]. The earth here is defined by broad horizons and the quiet, persistent presence of the river, which acts as a central artery for the surrounding terrain. To the west, the landscape dips toward the Goose Lakebed, while the nearby Lake Emily offers a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic movement of the water nearby. Klondike Hill rises as a distant landmark on the horizon, breaking the flat continuity of the fields that stretch toward the sky. The atmosphere in St. Peter remains grounded in this continental expanse, where the air feels crisp and clear, far removed from any coastal influence.
St. Peter maintains a legacy rooted in the early settlement patterns that shaped the expansion of the upper Midwest. The local economy draws strength from its historical ties to agriculture and the development of institutional services that continue to anchor the region today. Fields of corn and soybeans surround St. Peter, reflecting a tradition of land cultivation that has defined the regional industry for generations. Small businesses and professional services operate within the center, providing a steady pulse of activity that sustains the local population. Residents observe the change of seasons as a primary driver of the local calendar, moving from the intense labor of harvest to the quiet, introspective months of winter.
Gustavus Adolphus College serves as a defining intellectual and cultural pillar, lending a youthful energy to the streets of St. Peter. The campus grounds, along with the adjacent Levee Park, provide spaces where the community gathers to enjoy the changing light of the seasons. Notable figures like the former governor and U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey spent formative years here, leaving an enduring mark on the civic identity of the area. Public events frequently center on the intersection of academic tradition and regional heritage, fostering a sense of continuity that bridges the past and the present. Life in St. Peter moves with a deliberate, steady cadence, emphasizing a connection to the land and a commitment to the enduring values of its people.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Arts Center of Saint Peter (Arts Centre) — 0.0 mi, 094° E
- Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 139° SE
- Sesquicentennial Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 267° W
- Anderson Theatre (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 261° W
- Fine Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 255° W
- Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 1.2 mi, 208° SW
- Traverse Des Sioux Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 023° NE
- Ottawa State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 073° E
- Glueck Park (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 223° SW
- Swan Lake State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 217° SW
- Ottawa Bluffs Fee (Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 021° N
- Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 090° E
- Le Sueur Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 014° N
- U.S.-Dakota War Historic Marker (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 192° S
- Dakota 38 Memorial (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 192° S
- Spotlight Theatres Mankato 4 (Cinema) — 11.2 mi, 192° S
- 410 Project (Gallery) — 11.4 mi, 192° S
- Blue Earth County Heritage Center Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 191° S
- Andreas Theatre (Theatre) — 12.2 mi, 189° S
- Minneopa State Park (State Park) — 12.3 mi, 205° SW
- Conkling Art Center (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 189° S
- Bresnan Arena (Stadium) — 12.4 mi, 189° S
- Sibley County Historic Society and Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 009° N
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.4 mi, 012° N · 24k acres
- Minnesota Valley (State Recreation Area) — 15.2 mi, 009° N
- Voyager Valley Teepee (Attraction) — 18.7 mi, 137° SE
- Sakatah Lake State Park (State Park) — 21.2 mi, 110° E
- Former Dam Site (Viewpoint) — 24.6 mi, 264° W
- Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Museum (Museum) — 24.9 mi, 269° W
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About This St. Peter Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Peter, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.323577, -93.958015. 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 St. Peter includes the ZIP code (56082), telephone area code (320), county seat of Nicollet County (St. Peter), and school district assignment (St. Peter Public School District).
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. |
