Minnesota County Map with Cities
Explore geography, source year and identifier definitions before using the map.
Explore this historical reference layer and search its county or county-equivalent names and FIPS identifiers. Alphabetical list as contained in the bundled historic dataset. This is not a verified current count. 87 reference entries Source limitations: Geometry from bundled Basemap Minnesota Map
County and County-Equivalent Reference List
County / equivalent FIPS (dataset) Aitkin 27001 Anoka 27003 Becker 27005 Beltrami 27007 Benton 27009 Big Stone 27011 Blue Earth 27013 Brown 27015 Carlton 27017 Carver 27019 Cass 27021 Chippewa 27023 Chisago 27025 Clay 27027 Clearwater 27029 Cook 27031 Cottonwood 27033 Crow Wing 27035 Dakota 27037 Dodge 27039 Douglas 27041 Faribault 27043 Fillmore 27045 Freeborn 27047 Goodhue 27049 Grant 27051 Hennepin 27053 Houston 27055 Hubbard 27057 Isanti 27059 Itasca 27061 Jackson 27063 Kanabec 27065 Kandiyohi 27067 Kittson 27069 Koochiching 27071 Lac qui Parle 27073 Lake 27075 Lake of the Woods 27077 Le Sueur 27079 Lincoln 27081 Lyon 27083 Mahnomen 27087 Marshall 27089 Martin 27091 McLeod 27085 Meeker 27093 Mille Lacs 27095 Morrison 27097 Mower 27099 Murray 27101 Nicollet 27103 Nobles 27105 Norman 27107 Olmsted 27109 Otter Tail 27111 Pennington 27113 Pine 27115 Pipestone 27117 Polk 27119 Pope 27121 Ramsey 27123 Red Lake 27125 Redwood 27127 Renville 27129 Rice 27131 Rock 27133 Roseau 27135 Scott 27139 Sherburne 27141 Sibley 27143 St. Louis 27137 Stearns 27145 Steele 27147 Stevens 27149 Swift 27151 Todd 27153 Traverse 27155 Wabasha 27157 Wadena 27159 Waseca 27161 Washington 27163 Watonwan 27165 Wilkin 27167 Winona 27169 Wright 27171 Yellow Medicine 27173 UScounties shapefile (EPSG:4269), source vintage not verified. Do not quote its numeric totals as present-day administrative counts. Downloaded SVG files include no legal accuracy warranty.
Understanding the county-equivalent system in Minnesota
Some city and county boundaries overlap, while unincorporated areas lie outside municipal limits. County maps must state the record year and jurisdiction definition. County-equivalent units are the level used in many Census datasets; state-level terminology and changes over time can affect counts and boundaries.
Examples of Minnesota county GEOIDs
| Legacy reference name | Five-digit GEOID | County part |
|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | 27001 |
001 |
| Anoka | 27003 |
003 |
| Becker | 27005 |
005 |
| Beltrami | 27007 |
007 |
| Benton | 27009 |
009 |
| Big Stone | 27011 |
011 |
The first two FIPS digits identify the state in this dataset (27); the following three digits identify a county or county-equivalent record. Preserve leading zeros when storing these IDs in spreadsheets, CSV or databases.
How to read and verify the county map
- Start with the state outline and use the on-page search to find a county or full FIPS code.
- Check whether the entry represents a county, parish, borough, census area or independent city.
- Use the source-year label when referencing boundaries or computing statistics.
- For modern population, area or county-seat statistics, join this table to a verified dated government source rather than guessing from the map.
County lists versus postal addresses
A ZIP code, county name and postal city serve different purposes. A mailing address can use a neighboring city’s name, and one ZIP can intersect several counties. Use a point-in-polygon lookup against a properly dated jurisdiction layer when an exact address-to-county answer matters.
Official data to cross-check
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes 2025 Gazetteer county tables with area and representative coordinate fields, and TIGER/Line boundaries. The Gazetteer files do not include population; a separately dated Census or ACS table is required for that value.
10 questions about Minnesota
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How many counties or county equivalents are listed for Minnesota?
The bundled reference currently contains 87 entries for Minnesota. Because the underlying source vintage is not confirmed against the latest Census release, verify the authoritative current count before quoting it.
What is the county FIPS code for Minnesota?
Minnesota has state-level FIPS prefix 27. A complete county GEOID combines the two-digit state code and a three-digit county code. For example, Aitkin has the stored GEOID 27001.
How do I locate a county on the Minnesota map?
Use the county-name/FIPS table and consult an authoritative labeled map to match a name to its boundary. A point near a border needs a precise coordinate-based check.
Can I download a blank Minnesota county map?
Check the associated printable-map page. County outlines require actual county geometry; an exterior state outline alone does not provide individual county borders.
Does the list include all current county equivalents in Minnesota?
The page displays records in the bundled historical reference, not a certified current list. Independent cities and similar county equivalents require careful definition.
Is the Minnesota county data from the latest Census year?
No current-vintage certification is claimed for this local dataset. Compare names and GEOIDs against a dated TIGER/Line or Census Gazetteer file.
What is the difference between a county and a ZIP Code in Minnesota?
County boundaries are government/statistical administrative areas; ZIP Codes are postal delivery identifiers and often cross counties. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are Census approximations.
Can I look up a Minnesota county by address?
An authoritative geocoding service or Census Geocoder can map an address to an official county. County names alone do not determine the county of every address.
Where do I find county population and land area for Minnesota?
Use a named Census population-estimate vintage for people and a Gazetteer/TIGER data year for area. Avoid mixing Census years when calculating density or ranks.
Can I use Minnesota county borders for property or legal decisions?
No. The reference is intended for education and general exploration. Property and administrative boundary decisions require current authoritative local records and licensed surveys where appropriate.
Editorial and data status: This is an unpublished reference draft. The information must be checked before the page can be treated as current geographic data or production-ready research.