1967 Map of White Bear Lake West

About this map

The suburban development of the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area is captured here during a period of rapid expansion across Ramsey County. Centered on the sprawling residential neighborhoods of Shoreview, Roseville, and Maplewood, the landscape shows a dense grid of new streets encroaching upon the historic lakes and wetlands. An intriguing industrial and utility network is visible, including the Aqueduct system feeding into Vadnais Lake and the Pumping Station nearby. The eastern edge of the map features the established core of White Bear Lake, where institutions like St Marys School and Lakewood State Jr College serve the growing population. Heavy infrastructure like the Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern rail lines cut through the terrain, while the 1972 revisions highlight the expanding urban footprint in purple, particularly around Little Canada and North ST Paul.