Ham Lake Minnesota Map
Explore Ham Lake, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Ham Lake, Minnesota
| City | Ham Lake |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Anoka County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.25393 |
| Longitude | -93.194841 |
| Population | 16,464 |
| Density | 184.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55304 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Anoka |
| School District | Anoka-Hennepin Public School District |
About Ham Lake, Minnesota
Ham Lake is a locality in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 16,464. The population density is 184.7 people per km². Ham Lake is located at 45.2539°N, 93.1948°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Ham Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 55304.Ham Lake occupies a flat expanse of northern terrain defined by the quiet interplay of wetlands and open prairie. It lies 2.3 miles east-northeast of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 60°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Blaine. The landscape around Ham Lake reveals itself in the subtle transition from dense thickets to clearings where the light turns a bruised, singular gold as the sun retreats. To the west, the moisture of Coon Creek gathers in low-lying basins, feeding a network of marshes that define the local topography. A mile away, the waters of Ham Lake hold the sky in a steady, unmoving gaze, cooling the air during the long, hushed evenings. Across the wider horizon, the faint, distant silhouette of Sunset Hill provides the only vertical break in an otherwise level and expansive vista.
Economic life in Ham Lake grew from the early necessity of clearing the timbered plots to make room for modest agricultural pursuits. Small-scale industry and residential development eventually replaced the original homesteads, shifting the focus toward a suburban rhythm that values privacy and space. Workers commute from Ham Lake to larger hubs, yet the local economy retains a stubborn independence rooted in its service-oriented businesses and specialized trade shops. The memory of the North Woods lingers in the architecture of older buildings, where wood and stone reflect the rugged, practical spirit of the pioneers. Progress here moves with a deliberate, measured gait, favoring the stability of long-term residents over the frantic pace of rapid, unchecked growth.
Cultural identity in Ham Lake finds its anchor in the shared spaces where neighbors gather to mark the turning of the seasons. Lions Park serves as the focal point for this social life, providing a common ground for summer festivals and the quiet, solitary recreation that defines the local character. Winter brings a profound stillness to the region, turning the outdoor spaces into a monochromatic study of frost and shadow that demands a certain endurance from those who stay. While no singular, world-famous figure claims this soil as their birthplace, the residents carry a quiet, Scandinavian-inflected work ethic that is common to the region. Life in Ham Lake remains a private endeavor, defined by the simple beauty of a clear, cold sky and the steady, reliable hum of a community that prefers to keep its own counsel.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Grant Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 002° N
- Ham Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 269° W
- Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 090° E
- Miscellaneous (State Resource Management Area) — 4.6 mi, 312° NW
- Boot Lake State Scientific and Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 028° NE
- Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 265° W
- Sandhill Crane Natural Area (Local Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 354° N
- Dunn House (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 218° SW
- Coon Rapids Dam (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 217° SW
- Heart of the City Music Factory (Theatre) — 9.8 mi, 251° W
- Rumriver Art Center (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 250° W
- Above and Beyond (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 249° W
- Pumpkin Roundabout (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 245° SW
- Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (Wild & Scenic River) — 11.3 mi, 253° W · 64 acres
- Auditorium (Stadium) — 11.9 mi, 226° SW
- Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.1 mi, 177° S · 24k acres
- River Observation area (Viewpoint) — 12.3 mi, 321° NW
- Mound (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 146° SE
- Benson Great Hall (Theatre) — 13.7 mi, 173° S
- White Bear Lake High School Varsity Field (Stadium) — 14.3 mi, 142° SE
- White Bear Lake Historical Society (Museum) — 14.7 mi, 142° SE
- Maple Grove History Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 231° SW
- White Bear Armory (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 142° SE
- Maple Grove Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 16.4 mi, 230° SW
- Clay Squared Gallery (Gallery) — 16.9 mi, 190° S
- Michael Birawer Gallery (Gallery) — 17.4 mi, 189° S
- Lower Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (Wild & Scenic River) — 21.2 mi, 101° E · 4,903 acres
- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.7 mi, 300° NW · 61k acres
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About This Ham Lake Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ham Lake, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.25393, -93.194841. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ham Lake includes the ZIP code (55304), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Anoka County (Anoka), and school district assignment (Anoka-Hennepin Public School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
