Gem Lake Minnesota Map

About Gem Lake, Minnesota

Gem Lake is a locality in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 483. The population density is 192.5 people per km². Gem Lake is located at 45.0575°N, 93.0324°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55110.

Gem Lake rests in a gentle embrace of rolling terrain, where stands of mature oak and maple punctuate the landscape, their canopies rustling with the breath of an inland breeze. It lies 5.8 miles east-south-east of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 105°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-north-east of St. Paul. The earth here, a rich loam, slopes with a subtle grace towards the shimmering expanse of the lake itself, its surface often rippled by the wind, catching the sky in a shifting mosaic of blues and grays. Along its edges, reeds sway in a quiet dance, and the air carries the clean scent of water and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural world that defines Gem Lake. The sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long shadows that stretch across the fields and through the trees, imbuing the scene with a soft, golden luminescence. The history of Gem Lake is a quiet narrative of settlement and adaptation, tied to the fertile land that has long sustained its inhabitants. Early pioneers, drawn by the promise of good soil and access to water, established farms and a small community, their lives shaped by the cycles of agriculture and the changing seasons. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a connection to its agrarian roots, with small businesses supporting the surrounding farming operations and serving the needs of residents. It is a place where the pace of life allows for a mindful appreciation of the natural surroundings, and where the simple act of watching the sun dip below the horizon over Gem Lake can feel like a profound event.

About This Gem Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gem Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.057466, -93.03244. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gem Lake and Ramsey County.

Detailed location data for Gem Lake includes the ZIP code (55110), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Ramsey County (Saint Paul), and school district assignment (White Bear Lake School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gem Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.