1902 Map of White Bear

About this map

White Bear Lake and its surrounding glacial lake district serve as the focal point for this survey conducted just before the turn of the century. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water bodies, from the sprawling Pleasant Lake to the extensive Wiregrass Marsh in the northwest. This era shows the region's developing infrastructure, specifically the critical water management systems for the growing Twin Cities area, evidenced by the Minneapolis Reservoir, several Pumping Stations, and Artesian Wells near Centerville.