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1967 Map of Circle Pines

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Circle Pines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Circle Pines and the rapidly expanding suburban landscape of Anoka County are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. The map illustrates a transitional environment where traditional rural landmarks, such as Coon Creek and Rice Lake, meet new residential developments like Ostman Park and Johnsville. The Blaine area shows an emerging infrastructure, characterized by the sprawling Anoka County Airport (Janes Field) and various civic institutions including Centennial Sch and St Joseph Sch.

Institutional and recreational footprints are prominent, from the State Correction Center in Lino Lakes to the sprawling Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area in the northeast. The road network, including Lexington Avenue and Raddison Road, connects small lakeside communities and local gathering spots like the Drive-in Theater. This survey reflects the post-war shift from agricultural use to the organized suburban planning that would define the region's character for decades.