2013 Map of Hopkins

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Plymouth and Hopkins anchor this detailed survey of western Hennepin County, where the dense suburban development of the early 21st century surrounds a network of glacial lakes and historic creek corridors. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Minnehaha Creek and its many source waters, including Grays Bay on Lake Minnetonka and the prominent Medicine Lake to the north. Traces of older settlement patterns remain visible in the placement of cemeteries such as Parkers Lake Cem and the historic node at Minnetonka Mills. Transport infrastructure dominates the modern geography, with major arteries like MN-55 and Wayzata Blvd cutting across established residential neighborhoods. Institutions like the University of Phoenix and the Indian Chief Camp reflect the varied land use of this maturing metropolitan fringe, while small enclaves like Oak Terrace and Groveland maintain their distinct identities within the larger urban grid.