Minnesota · FIPS 27147 · County seat: Owatonna
Steele County, MN GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Steele County, MN: the Steele County parcel map. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Steele County parcel map ↗
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Steele County at a glance
| Official map | Steele County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | Shared multi-county map |
| Website | tax.cptmn.us |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Owatonna |
| Population | 37,421 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 430 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 27147 |
Who runs this map
This viewer is shared with Pipestone County, so make sure you are looking at Steele County after it opens. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
- Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
- Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
- Look for print or measure tools if you need a quick map or rough size.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
About Steele County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Steele County's population at 37,421 in 2023, spread over about 430 square miles of land, or roughly 87 people per square mile. Among Minnesota's 87 counties, it is the 28th largest by population. The county seat is Owatonna.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Steele County:
Before you rely on the lines
The lines you see online are approximate. They're good for finding a lot and its parcel number, but a legal boundary question needs the recorded plat or a surveyor.