Lakeland Minnesota Map

About Lakeland, Minnesota

Lakeland is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,492. The population density is 281.0 people per km². Lakeland is located at 44.9564°N, 92.7658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55043.

Lakeland unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial retreat, where rolling topography gives way to the broad embrace of the St. Croix River. It lies 9.7 miles east-north-east of Woodbury, MN (from Woodbury, MN: bearing 77°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Oakdale. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, almost luminous quality, hinting at the changing seasons that paint the surrounding woods in hues of emerald, gold, and russet. Beneath the vast Minnesota sky, the terrain offers a gentle, yet persistent, undulation, giving the impression of a land settled and at ease with its contours. The river, a constant, deep blue presence, draws the eye and dictates the rhythm of life, its banks a mosaic of mature trees and emergent wetlands where the calls of unseen waterfowl echo. The history of Lakeland is intrinsically tied to the very waters that define it, a legacy shaped by voyageurs and early settlers drawn to the fertile lands and the vital river artery. For generations, its economy has been a quiet interplay between agriculture, particularly the cultivation of grains and dairy, and the more recent influx of residents drawn to the natural beauty and proximity to the Twin Cities. While no grand monuments mark its past, the sturdy, unassuming architecture of its older homes and the enduring presence of family farms speak of a deep-rooted heritage. The St. Croix River, a National Scenic Riverway, remains Lakeland's most significant natural asset, offering both recreational solace and a constant reminder of the wilder forces that shaped this corner of Washington County.

About This Lakeland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeland, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.956356, -92.765759. 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 Lakeland and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Lakeland includes the ZIP code (55043), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Washington County (Stillwater), and school district assignment (Stillwater Area 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 Lakeland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.