Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, Washington County.
| City | Stillwater |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.056356 |
| Longitude | -92.806041 |
| Population | 19,355 |
| Density | 926.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Stillwater is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 19,355. The population density is 926.9 people per km². Stillwater is located at 45.0564°N, 92.8060°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55082.
Stillwater clings to the western bluffs overlooking the wide, dark sweep of the St. Croix River, its historic downtown a vibrant ribbon of brick and stone cascading down towards the water's edge. It lies 10.1 miles north-east of Oakdale, MN (from Oakdale, MN: bearing 50°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Hudson. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding woodlands and the deep, slow current of the river. Buildings, some dating back to the 19th century, stand shoulder to shoulder, their varied facades reflecting the town's layered past, while the steep, wooded hillsides provide a dramatic backdrop, hinting at the rugged beauty of the terrain that shaped its development. Across the river, Wisconsin’s rolling landscape offers a serene counterpoint, a gentle expanse that softens the sharp edges of the bluffs. The spirit of Stillwater is inextricably linked to the St. Croix, a National Scenic Riverway, whose waters once carried the logs that fueled its booming lumber industry in the late 1800s, establishing it as a vital commercial hub. Evidence of this industrious past is visible in the preserved architecture and the enduring connection to the river, which now serves as a focal point for recreation and tourism, its surface often dotted with sailboats and pleasure craft. The town's economy has evolved, with a strong emphasis on boutique shops, restaurants, and arts, drawing visitors who appreciate its preserved historic charm and the lively, yet unhurried, pace of life. The iconic lift bridge, a marvel of engineering that connects Stillwater to its Wisconsin counterpart, stands as a silent witness to generations of passage and commerce, a constant reminder of the town's enduring place as a gateway and a gathering point.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Stillwater, 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 Stillwater and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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. |