Explore North Oaks, Minnesota, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for North Oaks, Minnesota. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Minnesota or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to North Oaks.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | North Oaks |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Ramsey County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 45.10484 |
| Longitude | -93.101065 |
| Population | 5,272 |
| Density | 294.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 55127 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| County Seat | Saint Paul |
| School District | Mounds View Public School District |
North Oaks emerges from the expansive, inland plains as a sanctuary where the quiet interplay of light and shadow defines the terrain. It lies 3.1 miles north of Vadnais Heights, MN (from Vadnais Heights, MN: bearing 355°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-southeast of Blaine. The landscape surrounding North Oaks is characterized by glacial remnants and dense woodland, creating a habitat where white-tailed deer frequently wander through the underbrush. Only a mile away, the surface of Black Lake reflects the shifting colors of the sky, mirroring the stillness that persists throughout the seasons. Further out, the presence of the John H Allison Forest provides a corridor of dense timber, while the winding path of Rice Creek moves steadily toward the horizon. Even from a distance, the gentle rise of Sunset Hill serves as a landmark for those navigating the regional topography.
North Oaks maintains a distinct legacy rooted in the vision of James J. Hill, whose influence directed the early development of these northern lands. The local economy is largely defined by its private residential character, favoring a deliberate preservation of natural space over the rapid, industrial sprawl seen elsewhere. Residents often engage with the broader regional economy, yet the internal functioning of North Oaks remains anchored in maintaining its wooded acreage and private trail systems. This commitment to land stewardship acts as the primary industry, ensuring that the development remains secondary to the health of the local ecosystems. The history here is quiet, favoring the long, cold winters that demand a slower pace of life and a focus on domestic resilience.
Cultural life in North Oaks is defined by a deep sense of privacy and a communal respect for the surrounding environment. Poplar Lake stands as a prominent natural feature, offering a space where the rhythm of the day is measured by the movement of wildlife rather than the demands of a busy urban center. While the region is often associated with the legacy of prominent figures like James J. Hill, the daily atmosphere remains grounded in the simple, rigorous beauty of the Minnesota climate. Public gatherings and local events are often organized with an eye toward conservation, reflecting the values of a population that prizes the integrity of the natural world. This deliberate, restrained character makes North Oaks a place where the passage of time is marked by the changing leaves and the deep, silent frost of the late year.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Oaks, Minnesota. Coordinates: 45.10484, -93.101065. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for North Oaks includes the ZIP code (55127), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Ramsey County (Saint Paul), and school district assignment (Mounds View Public School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |