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2016 Map of Lake Elmo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lake Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Woodbury and its surrounding suburban communities show a landscape defined by an extensive network of residential streets and localized water bodies east of the Twin Cities. The area is marked by numerous small lakes and basins, such as Battle Creek Lake, Powers Lake, and Colby Lake, which influence the winding layout of modern housing developments. Institutional landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including the Apostolic Bible Institute Inc and Globe Univ, alongside established spiritual and commemorative sites like Saint John Lutheran Cem and the Guardian Angels Catholic Cem.

Transit corridors like Hudson Rd and the junction of major interstates facilitate the growth of settlements like Oakdale and Landfall. On the northern edge, the namesake Lake Elmo remains a central geographic feature, while the southern reaches near Newport transition toward the drainage of Fish Creek. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from early 20th-century rural township structures to a densely planned suburban environment.