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Minneapolis.

Its Census reference point is in St. Croix Stagnation Moraines, within North Central Hardwood Forests. Lauderdale lies about 3.8 miles northeast of Minneapolis by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Panoramic photo of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Panoramic photo of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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THE SETTINGSt. Croix Stagnation Moraines
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHennepin County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Minneapolis on the map

THE MINNEAPOLIS LAND BRIEF

Land in the
St. Croix Stagnation Moraines setting.

Minneapolis city has 54 square miles of land in Hennepin County. Its Census reference point is in St. Croix Stagnation Moraines, within North Central Hardwood Forests.

This transition between northern forests and southern farming country includes lakes, wetlands and hardwood woodland. Glacial landforms support a mosaic of open land and wooded areas.

Regional context: North Central Hardwood Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Minneapolis and Hennepin County

Minneapolis is associated with Hennepin County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Hennepin County

Minneapolis by land and water

The Census records 3.51 square miles of water within Minneapolis, or 6.1% of its total area. It is 2.6 percentage points lower than the 8.7% recorded for Hennepin County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Minneapolis city has 128.9 times the land area of nearby Lauderdale city (0.42 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Minneapolis land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Minneapolis

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Minneapolis. Check the Hennepin County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the St. Croix Stagnation Moraines setting

St. Croix Stagnation Moraines belongs to North Central Hardwood Forests. How do the parcel's woods, open areas and lake or wetland edges relate to its surveyed boundaries and access?

03

Check the route, beyond Lauderdale

Lauderdale is 3.8 miles northeast of the Minneapolis reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Minneapolis resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MINNEAPOLIS

USGS National Map

Begin at 44.9633° N, 93.2683° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Minneapolis ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Minneapolis

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Minneapolis ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Hennepin

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Hennepin ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Minneapolis data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

St. Croix Stagnation Moraines

Explore the agency mapping behind the North Central Hardwood Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota landowner resources

Minnesota shoreland classifications

DNR explanation and map access for lake, river, and stream shoreland classifications.

Minnesota DNR map collection

Official tools for terrain, waterbodies, watersheds, and public-land context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Minneapolis.

Lauderdale lies about 3.8 miles northeast of Minneapolis by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Minneapolis in context

NSEWLauderdale · 3.8 miles1Golden Valley · 4.8 miles2St. Louis Park · 4.8 miles3Falcon Heights · 4.9 miles4Robbinsdale · 5.2 miles5St. Anthony · 5.3 miles6OUTER RING: 5.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Lauderdale3.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Golden Valley4.8 mi · city
  3. 3
    St. Louis Park4.8 mi · city
  4. 4
    Falcon Heights4.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Robbinsdale5.2 mi · city
  6. 6
    St. Anthony5.3 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Minnesota; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Minneapolis
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Minneapolis?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Hennepin County. Minneapolis’s 54 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Minneapolis property in St. Croix Stagnation Moraines?+

No. St. Croix Stagnation Moraines is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Minneapolis boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lauderdale as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.8 miles northeast of Minneapolis’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Minneapolis?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Minneapolis.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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