Lakeland Minnesota Map
Lakeland, 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 Lakeland, Washington County.
Interactive Map of Lakeland, Minnesota
| City | Lakeland |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.956356 |
| Longitude | -92.765759 |
| Population | 1,492 |
| Density | 281.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Lakeland Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lakeland, 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 Lakeland and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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. |
