Ham Lake Minnesota Map
Ham Lake, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ham Lake, Anoka County.
Interactive Map of Ham Lake, Minnesota
| City | Ham Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.250243 |
| Longitude | -93.249951 |
| Population | 16,702 |
| Density | 186.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Ham Lake, Minnesota
Ham Lake is a locality in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 16,702. The population density is 186.0 people per km². Ham Lake is located at 45.2502°N, 93.2500°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55304.
Ham Lake unfolds as a gentle, sprawling expanse under the wide Minnesota sky, its character shaped by the rich, dark soil and the subtle undulations of the land. It lies 2.3 miles east-north-east of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Blaine. Fields of corn and soybeans, their greens and golds catching the sun, often stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer dappled shade in the warmer months. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth after a spring rain, or the crisp, clean chill of autumn that hints at winters to come. Residential areas blend seamlessly with agricultural tracts, creating a landscape where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the visual tempo, and the quiet hum of farm machinery can often be heard on the breeze. The presence of the lake itself, a shimmering, often placid body of water, lends a sense of calm and reflection to the surrounding terrain, mirroring the vast blue overhead. The history of Ham Lake is a story of agricultural tenacity and a deep connection to the land, with early settlers drawn to its fertile ground for farming and homesteading. While the expansive fields still speak of this heritage, the local economy has diversified, incorporating light industrial parks and a growing commercial sector that serves the needs of its residents and the surrounding region. The area is known for its accessibility, a crossroads of sorts that allows for easy commutes while retaining a distinct sense of place, a departure from the denser urban sprawl. This duality gives Ham Lake a unique character, a place where the echoes of its agrarian past resonate alongside the practical demands of modern life, fostering a community that values both its roots and its future.
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About This Ham Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Ham Lake, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ham Lake and Anoka County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ham Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ham Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
