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2016 Map of White Bear Lake West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

North Oaks and the surrounding lake-heavy landscape north of the Twin Cities are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a complex network of residential development integrated with numerous water bodies. The area is defined by its glacial legacy, featuring prominent basins like Pleasant Lake, Vadnais Lake, and Bald Eagle Lake. Smaller settlements and neighborhood hubs such as Little Canada, Gem Lake, and Hoffmans Corner provide a sense of the suburban expansion and community centers that have formed around these natural features.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific points of interest like the Saint Marys of the Lake Cem and Saint Johns Cem. The map also traces critical transportation and utility corridors, including the rail infrastructure at Cardigan Junction and the highway networks connecting Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. This survey reflects the modern character of the Ramsey Co and Anoka Co border, where conservation areas like Wilkinson Lake exist alongside established communities like North Saint Paul.