2019 Map of Nowthen

About this map

Nowthen and the surrounding townships of Oak Grove, Ramsey, and Andover characterize this landscape of the Anoka Sand Plain, defined by a dense network of glacial kettle lakes and wetlands. The community of Nowthen sits centrally, bordered by Pickerel Lake and Bass Lake, while the eastern edge is shaped by the winding course of the Rum River and the Faherty Bridge crossing. The map reveals a pattern of modern residential growth interspersed with deep-rooted local history, evidenced by Lakeview Cem, Trott Brook Cem, and Staples Cem. Significant water features like Pinnaker Lake, Goose Lake, and Norris Lake dominate the northern terrain, while Trott Brook meanders across the southern sections. This survey provides a precise record of the transition from rural agricultural plots to suburban development, anchored by thoroughfares such as Viking Blvd NW and Co Hwy 22.