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Stillwater Minnesota Map

Explore Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, Minnesota

How to Use This Stillwater, Minnesota Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Stillwater, 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 Stillwater.

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.

City	Stillwater
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Washington County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.058606
Longitude	-92.830408
Population	19,394
Density	930.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	55082, 55083
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Stillwater
School District	Stillwater Area Public School District

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About Stillwater, Minnesota

Stillwater is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 19,394. The population density is 930.2 people per km². Stillwater is located at 45.0586°N, 92.8304°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Stillwater is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 55082, 55083.

Stillwater reveals its character through the limestone bluffs that rise sharply above the banks of the Saint Croix River. It lies 5.5 miles northeast of Lake Elmo, MN (from Lake Elmo, MN: bearing 41°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-northwest of Hudson. The terrain here is defined by these steep, weathered heights and the quiet, reflective surface of Lake Saint Croix, which serves as a natural border to the east. Beyond the river’s edge, the landscape transitions into a series of uneven, grassy slopes that climb toward the distant, modest elevation of Coons Hill. The light at dusk often catches the limestone, turning the white stone a soft, bruised violet before the shadows settle into the valley. Stillwater maintains a grounded presence, far from any salt-heavy air, existing instead within the quiet, inland stillness of the northern plains.

Stillwater emerged from the timber industry, once serving as a bustling hub where logs were floated downstream to be processed in the local mills. This economic foundation shifted over the decades, moving away from heavy extraction toward a diverse collection of small businesses, professional services, and a robust tourism sector. The labor of early generations left behind a sturdy architecture of red brick and iron, structures that now house cafes and galleries rather than raw freight. While the sawmills have long since ceased their clatter, the memory of that industry remains in the heavy, reliable construction of the downtown storefronts. Residents navigate the daily rhythm of a regional economy that balances the preservation of its past with the practical demands of modern commerce.

Cultural life in Stillwater feels anchored by the preservation of its heritage, particularly the Scandinavian influence that colors the local traditions and public gatherings. Pioneer Park offers a quiet vantage point for residents to observe the water, providing a green space that holds the town’s collective breath against the pace of the outside world. Notable figures like the author F. Scott Fitzgerald have historical ties to the region, and his presence is still felt in the literary leanings of the local culture. Annual festivals frequently transform the streets into a theater of seasonal celebration, inviting visitors to experience the specific, crisp quality of the air that precedes the long winters. Stillwater persists as a place where the history of the frontier is not merely a record, but a living part of the local temperament.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Stillwater Jaycee'S Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — locality lies within
Jackson Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 251° W
Sunrise Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 200° S
Brown's Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Washington) (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 347° N
Lily Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 156° SE
Stillwater Art Guild Gallery (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 086° E
Croixwood Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 235° SW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 111° E
Liberty Village Tennis Courts And Park (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 261° W
Otto Berg Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 001° N
Washington County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 162° S
Tamarack House Site (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 053° NE
Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 1.9 mi, 036° NE · 4,903 acres
Saint Croix Islands (State Recreation Area) — 2.0 mi, 050° NE
Stillwater Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 126° SE
Willow River State Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 111° E
St Croix Islands Wildlife Area (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 049° NE
The Phipps Theater (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 148° SE
Arcola Mill (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 035° NE
Hudson Art Gallery (Gallery) — 6.8 mi, 148° SE
Seasons on St. Croix (Gallery) — 6.9 mi, 148° SE
River Bench (Public Artwork) — 7.0 mi, 150° SE
White Bear Armory (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 282° W
Lakeshore Players Theater (Theatre) — 9.0 mi, 284° W
White Bear Lake Historical Society (Museum) — 9.0 mi, 282° W
White Bear Lake High School Varsity Field (Stadium) — 9.2 mi, 284° W
Snake Discovery: A Reptile Experience (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.9 mi, 230° SW
William O'Brien State Park (State Park) — 9.9 mi, 012° N
Marine Mill (Historic Ruins) — 10.1 mi, 017° N
Mound (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 285° W

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