Lake Shore Minnesota Map

About Lake Shore, Minnesota

Lake Shore is a locality in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,073. The population density is 34.0 people per km². Lake Shore is located at 46.4855°N, 94.3606°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56468.

Lake Shore rests where the vast pine forests of central Minnesota begin to surrender to the clear, cool waters of the Mississippi River. It lies 64.6 miles north of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-south-west of Pequot Lakes. The land here is a quiet mosaic of sandy ridges, carpeted in tenacious scrub oak and scattered stands of aspen, their leaves a shimmering whisper in the slightest breeze. Beneath this dappled canopy, the soil is a loose, porous loam, breathing a faint, earthy scent after a rain. In summer, the air hums with the drone of unseen insects and the distant, contented splash of water against a shore. The light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed hue, filtering through the needles of ancient white pines, painting long, luminous shadows across the uneven ground. The story of Lake Shore is intrinsically linked to the great river that flows nearby and the rich resources it has yielded. For generations, this area served as a vital artery for logging, with timber rafts once navigating the powerful currents, carrying the bounty of the northern woods southward. The echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the weathered wood of the oldest buildings and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines the local character. Today, Lake Shore’s economy draws strength from the natural beauty that surrounds it, with summer visitors drawn to the fishing, boating, and the simple peace found along the water's edge. The distinctive scent of pine needles, warmed by the sun, is a constant reminder of the region's enduring connection to the forest.

About This Lake Shore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Shore, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.485523, -94.360557. 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 Lake Shore and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Lake Shore includes the ZIP code (56468), telephone area code (320), county seat of Cass County (Walker), and school district assignment (Brainerd Public 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 Lake Shore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.