Wayzata Minnesota Map
Wayzata, 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 Wayzata, Hennepin County.
Interactive Map of Wayzata, Minnesota
| City | Wayzata |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hennepin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.97413 |
| Longitude | -93.506622 |
| Population | 4,354 |
| Density | 545.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wayzata, Minnesota
Wayzata is a locality in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,354. The population density is 545.0 people per km². Wayzata is located at 44.9741°N, 93.5066°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55391.
Wayzata rests on the shores of a magnificent inland sea, its tree-lined streets and elegant homes reflecting the serene expanse of Lake Minnetonka. It lies 3.5 miles south-west of Plymouth, MN (from Plymouth, MN: bearing 225°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-west of Maple Grove. The land here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, rolls gently towards the water, its topography a quiet testament to geological forces. In summer, the air hums with a vibrant, yet unhurried energy, the scent of blooming lilacs mingling with the faintest whisper of lake breeze. The light, particularly as evening draws in, casts a warm, golden hue across the manicured lawns and the sturdy oaks that have watched generations pass. This lakeside jewel, Wayzata, has long been a place of leisure and commerce, its history intertwined with the grand hotels and steamboats that once plied the waters of Lake Minnetonka. The town's economic life, once driven by tourism and the bustling lake trade, now finds its footing in a sophisticated blend of upscale retail, fine dining, and thriving businesses that cater to a discerning clientele. The spirit of the early settlers, who saw in this landscape a promise of beauty and prosperity, still echoes in the quiet dignity of its well-preserved architecture and the enduring charm of its waterfront promenade.
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About This Wayzata Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wayzata, 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 Wayzata and Hennepin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wayzata 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 Wayzata 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. |
