1967 Map of White Bear Lake West

About this map

Vadnais Heights and North Oaks appear here during a period of significant suburban expansion, where traditional rail corridors meet the growing needs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The landscape is defined by its glacial lakes, from the large expanse of Pleasant Lake to the residential edges of White Bear Lake. Transportation infrastructure is in flux, evidenced by the Soo Line and Northern Pacific railroads intersecting with a proposed lane location for future highway development. Institutional and community landmarks such as Lakewood State Jr College, the County Home, and numerous local schools like Snail Lake Sch anchor the burgeoning neighborhoods of Roseville and Maplewood. The presence of the Benson Airport and several radio towers reflects the era's technological footprint amidst a complex network of marshes and water bodies like Vadnais Lake.