Dakota County Map, Minnesota
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Dakota County, Minnesota
The Twin Cities metro area sprawls southward into Dakota County. It’s the third most populous county in Minnesota, sitting just southeast of Minneapolis and St. Paul. People here enjoy the best of both worlds.
They can catch a Twins game downtown, then drive home to acres of farmland or quiet suburban streets. The Mississippi River forms the county’s northeast border with scenic bluffs and riverside parks.
Lakeville has great schools and even better fishing lakes. Eagan is the largest city and is a hotspot for tech companies and outlet shopping. But drive a few miles south and you’ll find yourself surrounded by cornfields and old barns.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Dakota County |
| County Seat | Hastings |
| Population | Approximately 442,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, Farmington, Hastings |
| Interstates and Highways | I-35E, I-35W, I-494, US 52, MN 13, MN 55 |
| FIPS Code | 27-037 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 586 square miles (Land: 563 sq mi, Water: 23 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Ramsey County (North), Washington County (Northeast), Pierce County, Wisconsin (East), Goodhue County (Southeast), Rice County (Southwest), Scott County (West), Hennepin County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.7335° N, 93.2077° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Dakota Sioux Native American tribe |
| Major Landmarks | Minnesota Zoo, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Fort Snelling State Park, Dakota County Fairgrounds |
| Website | Dakota County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Dakota County Road Map
Dakota County is packed with highways and roads. Interstate 35E and 35W split through it. U.S. Highway 52 heads south. Highway 55 runs across the middle. Though busy, it’s easy to drive around. You can zoom in on each road with our map tool.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Dakota County Satellite Map
Dakota County looks like suburbs up north and farms down south. The Mississippi River shines along the northern edge. Though cities fill much of the north, parks and fields still pop up. Mining sites show up near the bluffs too.
OUTLINE MAP
Dakota County Blank Map
Dakota County is long and skinny. The Mississippi River forms the northeast border. Wisconsin is located to the east. Most of the borders are straight survey lines.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Dakota County:
Minnesota County Map
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