2010 Map of Minneapolis South

About this map

Minneapolis is defined by its deep integration of water and urban planning, centered on the famous Chain of Lakes. The urban grid is broken by the large footprints of Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, Cedar Lake, and the Lake of the Isles, creating a distinctive park-focused landscape. Major cemeteries such as Lakewood Cemetery and Saint Marys Cemetery occupy significant acreage, serving as critical landmarks for local history and genealogy. Along the Mississippi River, islands like Nicollet Island and Hennepin Island mark the early industrial heart of the city near the falls. Moving west, the terrain transitions through neighborhoods like Kenwood Gables and Calhoun Beach into the suburbs of Saint Louis Park and Edina. This survey also documents the extensive parkway and recreational systems, including the Theodore Wirth Golf Course and the winding course of Minnehaha Creek as it flows toward Diamond Lake.