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2010 Map of Excelsior

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Excelsior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Minnetonka dominates this landscape, its intricate shoreline creating numerous points, bays, and islands that define the local geography. The 2010 survey illustrates a highly developed residential and recreational corridor west of Minneapolis, where established communities like Wayzata, Excelsior, and Orono surround the water. Notable for its seaplane activity, the area features specialized facilities such as the Vasa Park Seaplane Base and the whimsically named Fudpucker International Seaplane Base.

Transit history is visible in the route of the Luce Line Trl, a former railroad corridor now repurposed for recreation. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several burial grounds including the Maxwell Family Cemetery and Resurrection Cemetery. The land is dotted with smaller water bodies like Christmas Lake and Long Lake, while landmarks such as the Arcola Bridge connect the fragmented peninsulas of the lakefront.