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Empire.

Its Census reference point is in Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys, within Western Corn Belt Plains. Coates lies about 3.8 miles northeast of Empire by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Empire, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Empire, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGLower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDakota County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Empire on the map

THE EMPIRE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys setting.

Empire city has 30.5 square miles of land in Dakota County. Its Census reference point is in Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys, within Western Corn Belt Plains.

Glacial till plains and windblown loess hills make up the Western Corn Belt landscape. Near-level and rolling terrain are interspersed with steeper river valleys and hills.

Regional context: Western Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Empire and Dakota County

Empire is associated with Dakota County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Dakota County

Empire by land and water

The Census records 0.14 square miles of water within Empire, or 0.5% of its total area. It is 3.7 percentage points lower than the 4.1% recorded for Dakota County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Empire city has 20.4 times the land area of nearby Coates city (1.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Empire land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Empire

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Empire. Check the Dakota County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys setting

Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys belongs to Western Corn Belt Plains. Is the parcel on a till plain, loess hill or valley edge, and what existing drainage and access documentation is available?

03

Check the route, beyond Coates

Coates is 3.8 miles northeast of the Empire reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Empire resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON EMPIRE

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.6799° N, 93.0922° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Empire ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Dakota

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Dakota ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Empire data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Corn Belt Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota landowner resources

Minnesota shoreland classifications

DNR explanation and map access for lake, river, and stream shoreland classifications.

Minnesota DNR map collection

Official tools for terrain, waterbodies, watersheds, and public-land context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Empire.

Coates lies about 3.8 miles northeast of Empire by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Empire in context

NSEWCoates · 3.8 miles1Farmington · 4 miles2Vermillion · 4.6 miles3Rosemount · 4.7 miles4Vermillion · 6.4 miles5Castle Rock · 6.6 miles6OUTER RING: 6.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Coates3.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Farmington4 mi · city
  3. 3
    Vermillion4.6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Rosemount4.7 mi · city
  5. 5
    Vermillion6.4 mi · city
  6. 6
    Castle Rock6.6 mi · legal township
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Minnesota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Empire
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Empire?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Dakota County. Empire’s 30.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Empire property in Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys?+

No. Lower St. Croix and Vermillion Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Empire boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Coates as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.8 miles northeast of Empire’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Empire?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Empire.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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