Explore West St. Paul, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for West St. Paul, 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 West St. Paul.
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 | West St. Paul |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Dakota County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.902414 |
| Longitude | -93.085327 |
| Population | 20,615 |
| Density | 1621.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55118 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Hastings |
| School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan |
West St. Paul occupies a landscape defined by the steady, inland pull of the Midwestern plains and the quiet persistence of the earth. It lies 2.7 miles south-southwest of St. Paul, MN (from St. Paul, MN: bearing 192°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-southeast of Minneapolis. The terrain slopes toward the Mississippi River, which flows just a mile away, carrying the weight of the continent toward the south. To the north, the elevation shifts near Pilot Knob, a rise that offers a view of the surrounding geography. Residents often find respite in Albert Park, a local space that anchors the neighborhood with its open green expanse. Nearby, the waters of Pickerel Lake reflect the shifting gray skies of the season, grounding the community in the cycles of the northern climate.
West St. Paul emerged from a history of early settlement that favored the fertile, accessible land just across the river from the urban core. The local economy grew as the town transformed from its agricultural origins into a hub of residential and commercial activity, supporting a diverse workforce. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the current industry, maintaining a steady pace that avoids the frantic nature of larger metropolitan centers. People here recognize the value of a reliable commute and the stability offered by established infrastructure. The industrial footprint remains modest, allowing the residential character of West St. Paul to remain the primary focus for those who live and work within its borders.
Cultural life in West St. Paul finds expression in the neighborhood schools and the quiet gatherings that define the rhythm of the year. While the area does not claim grand monuments, the presence of Shadow Falls just a few miles away suggests the hidden, rugged beauty of the region. Local events often center on the changing seasons, marked by the long, deep winters that pull neighbors closer together. The community celebrates a heritage that honors the hardworking spirit of the upper Midwest, often drawing connections to the broader Scandinavian roots prevalent in the region. Notable individuals who have spent time here often reflect the grounded, pragmatic nature of the place, contributing to a sense of identity that is both modest and enduring.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West St. Paul, Minnesota. Coordinates: 44.902414, -93.085327. 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 West St. Paul includes the ZIP code (55118), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Dakota County (Hastings), and school district assignment (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |