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2019 Map of Excelsior

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Excelsior
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Minnetonka dominates this landscape, its intricate shoreline of bays and points defining the development of communities like Wayzata, Excelsior, and Deephaven. The complex geography of the lake is punctuated by numerous landmarks including Big Island, Light-House Island, and Gale Island, while the surrounding terrain is a network of smaller water bodies such as Lake Linden and Tanager Lake. The suburban character of the late 2010s is evident in the dense residential street grids of Orono and Shorewood, yet many older markers remain preserved.

Genealogists can find numerous burial grounds across the quadrangle, from the Maxwell Family Cem near Stubbs Bay to Oak Hill Cem and Resurrection Cem. Educational and infrastructure hubs such as the Minnesota School of Business in Plymouth and the College Lake area of Chanhassen reflect the continued growth of this region. Notable spans like the Arcola Bridge and Saint-Albans-Bay Bridge link the various peninsulas and island points that have long made this area a center of lakeside living.