1955 Map of Coon Rapids

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The Mississippi River corridor defines this mid-1950s landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Anoka and Hennepin counties. This era reveals a suburban transition at the north end of the Twin Cities, where the growing Coon Rapids and Brooklyn Park areas meet the more rural townships of Grow and Ham Lake. The infrastructure of the period is prominent, anchored by the Coon Rapids Dam and the industrial backbone of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Local community life is rooted in landmarks like the Coon Rapids Church, St. Timothy School, and the Village Hall. Notable communication history is marked by the WCCO Radio Tower, while natural features such as Crooked Lake, Bunker Lake, and the winding Coon Creek provide a distinct contrast to the emerging residential street grids.