Waconia Minnesota Map
Explore Waconia, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Waconia, Minnesota
| City | Waconia |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Carver County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.84153 |
| Longitude | -93.790092 |
| Population | 13,033 |
| Density | 982.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55387 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Chaska |
| School District | Waconia Public School District |
About Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia is a locality in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 13,033. The population density is 982.1 people per km². Waconia is located at 44.8415°N, 93.7901°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Waconia is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55387.Waconia occupies a quiet expanse of land where the horizon settles into a rhythm of open fields and sky. It lies 6.2 miles west of Victoria, MN (from Victoria, MN: bearing 265°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-northwest of Chaska. The landscape centers entirely around the expansive waters of Lake Waconia, which catch the pale, shifting light of the midwestern afternoon. Three miles away, the steady movement of Carver Creek traces a path through the earth, marking the land with a subtle, quiet purpose. To the northwest, the distant silhouette of Mount Gilboa rises as a faint, singular interruption to the flat prairie expanse. Old Towne Park provides a focal point for the local rhythm, grounding the neighborhood in a space of grass and seasonal change.
Waconia emerged from the labor of early settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the necessity of the nearby water. Agriculture defined the early movement of the region, as farms spread across the plains to sustain the growth of the outpost. Over time, the local economy transitioned from purely agrarian roots to include a diverse array of professional services and light manufacturing. Small businesses maintain a steady pace, supporting the residents who navigate the long, cold winters with a quiet, practiced endurance. This industrial evolution reflects a pragmatic approach to development, favoring stability over sudden, disruptive expansion.
Waconia maintains a cultural character defined by the modest, persistent habits of its people and the preservation of its public spaces. Old Towne Park serves as a gathering point for local events, where the community congregates under the changing colors of the Minnesota sky. While the region remains quiet, it has occasionally been associated with individuals of note, such as the professional athlete Adam Thielen, who grew up nearby and reflects the area's grounded intensity. Life moves with an unpretentious grace, marked by the simple transition of seasons and the enduring presence of Lake Waconia. The atmosphere rewards those who appreciate the stillness of the plains and the honest, unchanging quality of life on the interior of the continent.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Interlaken Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 100° E
- Lake Waconia Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 067° NE
- Lake Waconia Regional Park, Country Store Garden Parcel (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 053° NE
- Schneewind State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 214° SW
- Carver Highlands Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 066° NE
- Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 083° E
- Crosby Rock (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 062° NE
- Life in a Cattail Marsh (Viewpoint) — 6.0 mi, 060° NE
- Arboretum Apple House (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 076° E
- Prairie Garden;Disc Spiral (Public Artwork) — 8.2 mi, 082° E
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.5 mi, 135° SE · 24k acres
- Veterans Star (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 111° E
- Chanhassen Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.0 mi, 082° E
- Jab's Farm (Historic Ruins) — 11.2 mi, 132° SE
- Queen's Gate (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 124° SE
- Inyan Ceyaka Atonwan site (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 134° SE
- Narrow Market (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 124° SE
- Fokstone Well (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 124° SE
- Water Street Gallery Ltd (Gallery) — 11.8 mi, 069° E
- Excelsior Dock Cinema (Cinema) — 11.8 mi, 068° E
- Excelsior Veteran's Monument (Monument) — 11.9 mi, 069° E
- Minnesota Valley (State Recreation Area) — 12.2 mi, 161° S
- Luce Line Trail (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 047° NE
- Re-Claim Studios (Arts Centre) — 13.6 mi, 102° E
- Rieder Homestead (Theatre) — 13.9 mi, 359° N
- Wings of the North Air Museum (Museum) — 15.9 mi, 092° E
- Uptown Hamel Library/Museum (Museum) — 18.9 mi, 043° NE
- Fort Snelling State Park (State Park) — 27.4 mi, 092° E
- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.2 mi, 007° N · 61k acres
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About This Waconia Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waconia, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.84153, -93.790092. 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 Waconia includes the ZIP code (55387), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Carver County (Chaska), and school district assignment (Waconia 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. |
