Martin Lake Minnesota Map

About Martin Lake, Minnesota

Martin Lake is a locality in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,068. The population density is 337.2 people per km². Martin Lake is located at 45.3811°N, 93.0949°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55079.

Martin Lake rests in a quiet pocket of Anoka County, its waters reflecting the broad, often pale blue Minnesota sky. It lies 14.0 miles north-east of Andover, MN (from Andover, MN: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Forest Lake. Gentle slopes, softened by a mosaic of deciduous trees and prairie grasses, embrace the lake’s irregular shoreline, where reeds whisper secrets to the wind. In the warmer months, the air hums with the industrious drone of dragonflies and the distant laughter of families enjoying the sun-drenched days. The land itself feels worn smooth by countless seasons, a comfortable, familiar presence underfoot. The history of Martin Lake is deeply entwined with the rhythms of agriculture and the quiet hum of suburban expansion. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a peaceful existence, carved out lives here, their stories now whispered by the rustling leaves. While agriculture once dominated, the encroaching development from nearby metropolitan areas has brought a new character to Martin Lake, a blend of rural tranquility and accessible convenience. Local businesses, often family-run, offer a glimpse into the enduring spirit of this place, their storefronts reflecting a steady, unhurried pace of life. The lake itself remains the heart, a constant source of recreation and reflection, its surface shimmering with the day's last light.

About This Martin Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Martin Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.381076, -93.094944. 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 Martin Lake and Anoka County.

Detailed location data for Martin Lake includes the ZIP code (55079), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Anoka County (Anoka), and school district assignment (Forest Lake 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 Martin Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.