2019 Map of Saint Francis

About this map

The Rum River winds through this northern Anoka County landscape, marking a transition between the developing suburban fringes of St. Francis and East Bethel and the more open terrain of Isanti County to the north. This 2019 survey documents the modern layout of several small communities, including the city of Bethel and parts of Oak Grove. For local history researchers, the map identifies several well-established burial grounds that anchor the area's rural heritage, such as Long Lake Lutheran Cem and Stanford Cem. A high concentration of wetlands and water bodies defines the geography here, from the larger Long Lake and Marget Lake to the more secluded Smith Lake. The dense network of county roads and residential avenues illustrate the steady growth of this region as it integrates into the greater metropolitan periphery while maintaining its distinct river-valley character.