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1974 Map of Cedar

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Cedar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Oak Grove and East Bethel dominate this mid-1970s landscape, where suburban growth meets the traditional lake country of Anoka County. The Rum River winds through the western edge of the quadrangle, punctuated by the Gaging Station and Gillespie Bridge. This era shows a community in transition, with established landmarks like St Patricks Ch and West Oak Grove Cem standing alongside new developments defined by a grid of numbered avenues and the prominent Burlington Northern rail corridor.

Water defines the local geography, from the recreational hub at Lake George County Park to the quieter reaches of Swan Lake and Ward Lake. The mapping of corporate boundaries for Ham Lake and neighboring townships illustrates the formalizing of municipal limits during this period of expansion. Smaller settlements such as Constance and Cedar remain distinct nodes connected by major thoroughfares like Viking Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard.