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Zimmerman Minnesota Map

Explore Zimmerman, 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 Zimmerman, Minnesota

How to Use This Zimmerman, Minnesota Map

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

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	Zimmerman
State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Sherburne County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	45.443299
Longitude	-93.589962
Population	6,189
Density	689.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	55398
Area Code	612, 952
County Seat	Elk River
School District	Elk River School District

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About Zimmerman, Minnesota

Zimmerman is a locality in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,189. The population density is 689.4 people per km². Zimmerman is located at 45.4433°N, 93.5900°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Zimmerman is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55398.

Zimmerman stands as a quiet outpost upon the expansive, flat prairie landscape that defines this interior region of the continent. It lies 9.7 miles north of Elk River, MN (from Elk River, MN: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Princeton. The land surrounding Zimmerman possesses a subtle, ancient stillness where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that feels remarkably vast during the transition into dusk. Only a mile away, the waters of Lake Fremont catch the fading light, reflecting the pale, shifting colors of the Minnesota clouds. Tibbits Brook meanders through the nearby terrain, its path cutting a modest, persistent line through the earth. Seven miles to the west, the silhouette of Blue Hill rises slightly above the plains, providing a singular landmark for those who watch the changing seasons unfold across the open fields.

Zimmerman emerged from the early patterns of regional settlement, grounded in the diligent labor of those who cleared the soil and built their lives upon the plains. The local economy has long leaned into the rhythms of agriculture and small-scale enterprise, favoring a steady, industrious pace that values utility and persistence. While the broader region bears the mark of diverse historical influences, the life of Zimmerman remains tied to the practical demands of the land and the quiet commerce of its people. Residents find their livelihood in the trades and businesses that support the surrounding expanse, maintaining a connection to the heritage of the North Woods. The proximity of Sand Dunes State Forest adds a layer of natural preservation to the area, grounding the local industry in a landscape that resists rapid, sprawling change.

Cultural life in Zimmerman moves at a deliberate speed, defined by the seasonal shifts that dictate the rhythm of the year. The community gathers at Unknown Park to observe the quiet passage of time, finding common ground in the simple, unpretentious spirit of the region. Local events often center on the small pleasures of rural life, where the focus remains on the strength of the neighborhood rather than the glare of wider notoriety. Zimmerman does not seek to be defined by fame, preferring the internal consistency of its own traditions over the fleeting attention of the outside world. The air here holds a crisp, clean quality that seems to sharpen the senses, reminding those who live here of the long, deep winters that have shaped the character of the people for generations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 349° N
Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 0.2 mi, 271° W
Freemont State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 243° SW
Grams Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 063° NE
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.3 mi, 270° W · 61k acres
Sand Dunes State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.9 mi, 226° SW
No Name (Research Natural Area) — 4.4 mi, 273° W
Uncas Dunes (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 232° SW
Bob Dunn Horse Camp (Nature Reserve) — 5.8 mi, 264° W
Santiago Oak Savanna (Research Natural Area) — 9.2 mi, 295° NW
River Observation area (Viewpoint) — 12.0 mi, 108° E
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 224° SW
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 14.6 mi, 163° S · 64 acres
Front Porch Musical Theatre (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 174° S
Cascades Development Monument (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 194° S
Lake Maria State Park (State Park) — 18.5 mi, 244° SW
King Memorial (Monument) — 18.6 mi, 152° SE
Stoney Brook Farms (Attraction) — 18.9 mi, 300° NW
Heart of the City Music Factory (Theatre) — 19.1 mi, 149° SE
Rumriver Art Center (Arts Centre) — 19.2 mi, 149° SE
Above and Beyond (Public Artwork) — 19.4 mi, 150° SE
Play Inc. Community Theatre (Arts Centre) — 19.9 mi, 063° NE
Pumpkin Roundabout (Attraction) — 20.0 mi, 150° SE
Maple Grove History Museum (Museum) — 23.8 mi, 161° S
Auditorium (Stadium) — 23.8 mi, 153° SE
Apple Jack Orchard (Attraction) — 25.7 mi, 202° S
The Svitak Family Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 26.0 mi, 169° S
Summerland (Theme Park) — 26.6 mi, 291° W
Uptown Hamel Library/Museum (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 174° S
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.1 mi, 142° SE · 24k acres

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