Lakeland Shores Minnesota Map

About Lakeland Shores, Minnesota

Lakeland Shores is a locality in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 344. The population density is 349.4 people per km². Lakeland Shores is located at 44.9480°N, 92.7641°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55043.

Lakeland Shores unfolds along the western edge of a great, shimmering expanse of water, its terrain a gentle conversation between rolling hills and the insistent, blue presence of the St. Croix River. It lies 9.7 miles east of Woodbury, MN (from Woodbury, MN: bearing 80°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Oakdale. The land here breathes a quiet, verdant life, cloaked in a mosaic of mature oak and maple that spills down towards the water’s edge, their leaves catching the crisp, northern air. Even on the clearest days, a certain softness pervades the light, a diffusion that seems to soften the sharpest edges of the landscape and lends a contemplative mood to the scattered homes and winding lanes. The air itself often carries the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the natural cycles at play. The history of Lakeland Shores is intrinsically tied to the generous bounty of its waterways and the fertile ground that slopes towards them. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland and the navigational convenience of the St. Croix, established homesteads that gradually coalesced into the community we see today. While the broader region once pulsed with the rhythm of logging and milling, Lakeland Shores has largely settled into a more pastoral existence, its local economy now a blend of small businesses catering to residents and the occasional tourist drawn to the river’s recreational allure. The presence of several well-tended parks, their paths worn smooth by generations of walkers, speaks to a deep-seated appreciation for the natural beauty that defines Lakeland Shores, fostering a pace of life that feels deliberately unhurried.

About This Lakeland Shores Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeland Shores, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.948023, -92.764092. 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 Shores and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Lakeland Shores 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 Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.