2019 Map of Hopkins

About this map

Minnetonka Mills and the surrounding west-metro suburbs appear here during a period of dense residential and commercial expansion in the late 2010s. The landscape is defined by its glacial history, with numerous water bodies like Medicine Lake, Parkers Lake, and Gleason Lake interspersed between major transportation corridors. Significant arterial routes such as Wayzata Blvd and Excelsior Blvd facilitate the connection between established centers like Hopkins, Plymouth, and Wayzata. Local history is preserved in several sites, including Parkers Lake Cem and the Saint Margaret Cem. The course of Minnehaha Creek winds through the suburban grid, linking smaller lakes like Libbs Lake and Windsor Lake before flowing eastward toward St. Louis Park and Edina. This survey illustrates the intricate balance of high-density development and the natural lacustrine environment of Minnetonka and its neighbors.