Martin Lake, Minnesota

About Martin Lake

Set in the eastern part of Minnesota, Martin Lake is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Martin Lake is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.38 square miles.

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What Makes Martin Lake Unique

• The only place in America named Martin Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in eastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Martin Lake

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