White Bear Lake Minnesota Map

About White Bear Lake, Minnesota

White Bear Lake is a locality in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of 23,908. The population density is 1153.1 people per km². White Bear Lake is located at 45.0847°N, 93.0099°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55110.

White Bear Lake, a jewel of Ramsey County, unfolds with a quiet dignity, its landscape a gentle swell of land meeting the broad, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 6.7 miles east of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 87°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of St. Paul. The shores are a mosaic of public parks and private docks, a testament to a community that cherishes its watery heart. In summer, the air hums with the sound of boat wakes and the distant laughter of children playing on sandy beaches, a vibrant counterpoint to the stoic pines that stand sentinel along the bluffs. The light here, particularly as dusk settles, often casts a soft, golden hue across the water, turning the ripples into molten trails and lending an almost sacred stillness to the fading day. This is a place where the natural world still holds sway, dictating the rhythm of life with the waxing and waning of the seasons. The history of White Bear Lake is deeply intertwined with its natural bounty, initially drawing inhabitants for its abundant fishing and the fertile soil that surrounds its edges. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the allure of the lake itself, established a community that has grown and evolved while retaining a strong sense of identity. The local economy, once rooted in farming and the burgeoning tourism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, has diversified, with many residents commuting to larger urban centers while still cherishing the quality of life White Bear Lake affords. The iconic White Bear Yacht Club, a landmark of enduring elegance, speaks to a legacy of refined leisure, while the vibrant downtown district buzzes with independent shops and restaurants, a modern pulse beating within the embrace of this historic locale.

About This White Bear Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of White Bear Lake, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.084688, -93.00994. 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 White Bear Lake and Ramsey County.

Detailed location data for White Bear Lake includes the ZIP code (55110), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Ramsey County (Saint Paul), and school district assignment (White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.