Sherburne County Map, Minnesota

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Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County sits in central Minnesota, straddling the line between suburban comfort and rural beauty. It’s where the Mississippi and Elk River.
Elk River, the county seat, is a small city with a quaint downtown that’s perfect for a weekend stroll. You can’t beat the fishing here. The county has a bunch of lakes and rivers that’ll keep anglers busy year-round.
Fall colors are some of the best in the state. The maples and oaks put on a show. The county’s growing fast, attracting folks who want a taste of small-town life with easy access to the Twin Cities.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Sherburne County |
County Seat | Elk River |
Population | Approximately 105,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Elk River, Becker, Big Lake, Zimmerman, Clear Lake, St. Cloud, Princeton, Santiago, Haven |
Interstates and Highways | US 10, US 169, MN 25, MN 24, MN 101 |
FIPS Code | 27-141 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 451 square miles (Land: 433 sq mi, Water: 18 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mille Lacs County (North), Isanti County (Northeast), Anoka County (East), Hennepin County (Southeast), Wright County (Southwest), Stearns County (West), Benton County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Minnesota |
Coordinates | 45.4462° N, 93.7295° W |
Etymology | Named after Moses Sherburne, an associate justice of the Minnesota Territorial Supreme Court |
Major Landmarks | Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Sand Dunes State Forest, Oliver H. Kelley Farm, Lake Orono |
Website | Sherburne County Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Sherburne County Road Map
If you need to get to Minneapolis fast, Sherburne’s highways make it pretty easy. U.S. Highway 10 runs straight across Sherburne from east to west. U.S. Highway 169 cuts north to south and passes right through Elk River, the county seat. There’s also a good network of county roads connecting places like Zimmerman, Becker, and Big Lake.

SATELLITE IMAGERY
Sherburne County Satellite Map
Looking from above, you’ll spot a mix of open farmland, patches of forest, and a lot of rivers and lakes. The Mississippi is easy to pick out because of how wide it gets along the county’s edge. Towns like Elk River and Big Lake look small but stand out because they have more streets and urban areas.

OUTLINE MAP
Sherburne County Blank Map
Sherburne County’s outline looks almost rectangular but the south has some curves along the boundary.

Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Sherburne County: