1974 Map of Cedar

About this map

The Rum River winds through the western edge of this northern Anoka County landscape, marking a transition from riparian bottomlands to a terrain dotted with numerous lakes and wetlands. The settlement pattern of the mid-1970s is centered around established hubs like Cedar and Constance, while Ham Lake and East Bethel show the expanding corporate boundaries of the era. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor provides a distinct north-south transit spine, paralleling the wetland systems of Swan Lake and Ward Lake. Local history is anchored by several long-standing landmarks, including St Patricks Ch and quiet burial grounds such as Pierce Cem and West Oak Grove Cem. Public recreation is prominently featured at Lake George County Park, which centers on the map's most significant water body, Lake George.