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Nearest Communities to Dresser,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Dresser, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Dresser:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small village in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Dresser.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Dresser is located in Polk County.

The following 6 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Polk County: Chisago (MN), Washington (MN), Barron, Burnett, Dunn & Saint Croix.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 168 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Dresser. Of these communities, 133 are located in counties other than Polk County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Dresser (which is Polk County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Dresser

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Polk County   (where Dresser resides)
    • County Website:   https://www.polkcountywi.gov/
    • County Seat for Polk:   Balsam Lake
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Sand Lake
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Lake
        • Sand Lake is located in Polk County
      • Saint Croix Falls
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Nye
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nye have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nye
        • Nye is located in Polk County
      • Osceola
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Ubet
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ubet have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ubet
        • Ubet is located in Polk County
      • Lamar
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamar
        • Lamar is located in Polk County
      • Centuria
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • East Farmington
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Farmington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Farmington
        • East Farmington is located in Polk County
      • Horse Creek
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Wanderoos
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wanderoos have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wanderoos
        • Wanderoos is located in Polk County
      • Lykens
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lykens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lykens
        • Lykens is located in Polk County
      • Deronda
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
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        • Eureka Center
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka Center
          • Eureka Center is located in Polk County
        • Balsam Lake
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Balsam Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Balsam Lake
          • Balsam Lake is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 978 people
        • Little Falls
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Falls
          • Little Falls is located in Polk County
        • Volga ‑ Historic
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Volga. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Volga
          • Volga is located in Polk County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Volga
          • From Dresser to Volga
        • Amery
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Milltown
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milltown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milltown
          • Milltown is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 875 people
        • Cushing
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cushing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cushing
          • Cushing is located in Polk County
        • Wolf Creek
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Creek
          • Wolf Creek is located in Polk County
        • West Denmark
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Denmark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Denmark
          • West Denmark is located in Polk County
        • Bunyan
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Bunyan. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunyan
          • Bunyan is located in Polk County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Bunyan
          • From Dresser to Bunyan
        • Fox Creek
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Creek
          • Fox Creek is located in Polk County
        • Range
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Range have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Range
          • Range is located in Polk County
        • Luck
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luck have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luck
          • Luck is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,051 people
        • Clear Lake
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Joel
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joel
          • Joel is located in Polk County
        • Atlas
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Richardson
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richardson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richardson
          • Richardson is located in Polk County
        • Clayton
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
          • Clayton is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 541 people
        • Frederic
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frederic have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frederic
          • Frederic is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,080 people
        • West Sweden
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Sweden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Sweden
          • West Sweden is located in Polk County
        • Lewis
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewis have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewis
          • Lewis is located in Polk County
        • McKinley
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKinley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKinley
          • McKinley is located in Polk County
        • Clam Falls
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
  • Barron County
    • County Website:   https://www.barroncountywi.gov/
    • County Seat for Barron:   Barron
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Turtle Lake
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Reeve
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeve have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeve
        • Reeve is located in Barron County
      • Graytown
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graytown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graytown
        • Graytown is located in Barron County
      • Comstock
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comstock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comstock
        • Comstock is located in Barron County
      • Almena
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almena have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almena
        • Almena is located in Barron County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 638 people
      • Arland
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arland
        • Arland is located in Barron County
      • Twin Town
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Town
        • Twin Town is located in Barron County
  • Burnett County
    • County Website:   https://www.burnettcountywi.gov/
    • County Seat for Burnett:   Grantsburg
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Pole Cat Crossing
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pole Cat Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pole Cat Crossing
        • Pole Cat Crossing is located in Burnett County
      • Trade River
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trade River have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trade River
        • Trade River is located in Burnett County
      • Four Corners
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners
        • Four Corners is located in Burnett County
      • Trade Lake
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trade Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trade Lake
        • Trade Lake is located in Burnett County
      • Randall
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Randall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall
        • Randall is located in Burnett County
      • Branstad
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branstad have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branstad
        • Branstad is located in Burnett County
      • Lind
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lind have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lind
        • Lind is located in Burnett County
      • Benson
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
        • Benson is located in Burnett County
      • Alpha
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
      • Falun
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falun
        • Falun is located in Burnett County
      • Grantsburg
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Grantsburg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grantsburg
        • Grantsburg is located in Burnett County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,296 people
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Grantsburg
        • From Dresser to Grantsburg
  • Dunn County
  • Saint Croix County
    • County Website:   https://www.sccwi.gov/
    • County Seat for Saint Croix:   Hudson
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Huntington
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntington
        • Huntington is located in Saint Croix County
      • Star Prairie
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star Prairie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star Prairie
        • Star Prairie is located in Saint Croix County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 549 people
      • Johannesburg
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Johannesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Johannesburg
        • Johannesburg is located in Saint Croix County
      • Stanton
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanton
        • Stanton is located in Saint Croix County
      • New Richmond
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Somerset
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Deer Park
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jewett
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewett
        • Jewett is located in Saint Croix County
      • Boardman
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boardman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boardman
        • Boardman is located in Saint Croix County
      • Houlton
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Houlton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Houlton
        • Houlton is located in Saint Croix County
      • Cylon
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cylon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cylon
        • Cylon is located in Saint Croix County
      • Erin Corner
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
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        • Burkhardt Station
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burkhardt Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkhardt Station
          • Burkhardt Station is located in Saint Croix County
        • Burkhardt
          (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Burkhardt. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burkhardt
          • Burkhardt is located in Saint Croix County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Burkhardt
          • From Dresser to Burkhardt
        • Forest
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest
          • Forest is located in Saint Croix County
        • Emerald Station
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald Station
          • Emerald Station is located in Saint Croix County
        • North Hudson
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Hudson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Hudson
          • North Hudson is located in Saint Croix County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,833 people
        • Northline
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northline have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northline
          • Northline is located in Saint Croix County
        • Roberts
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
        • Sono Junction
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sono Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sono Junction
          • Sono Junction is located in Saint Croix County
        • Emerald
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald
          • Emerald is located in Saint Croix County
        • Hammond
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
        • Hudson
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hudson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hudson
          • Hudson is located in Saint Croix County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,168 people
        • Baldwin
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Dahl
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dahl have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dahl
          • Dahl is located in Saint Croix County
        • Glover
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glover
          • Glover is located in Saint Croix County
        • Glenwood City
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenwood City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenwood City
          • Glenwood City is located in Saint Croix County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,214 people
  • Anoka County
    • County Website:   https://www.anokacountymn.gov/
    • County Seat for Anoka:   Anoka (MN)
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • City of Columbus
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for City of Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for City of Columbus
        • City of Columbus is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Estimated population in 2015: 4,007 people
      • Martin Lake
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Lake
        • Martin Lake is located in Anoka County (MN)
      • Linwood
        (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Linwood. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linwood
        • Linwood is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Linwood
        • From Dresser to Linwood
      • Centerville
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centerville
        • Centerville is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,034 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centerville <5>
      • Lino Lakes
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lino Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lino Lakes
        • Lino Lakes is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 22,427 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lino Lakes <5>
      • Coon Lake Beach
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coon Lake Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coon Lake Beach
        • Coon Lake Beach is located in Anoka County (MN)
      • Mort
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mort have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mort
        • Mort is located in Anoka County (MN)
      • East Bethel
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Bethel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Bethel
        • East Bethel is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,102 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for East Bethel <5>
      • Lake Netta
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Netta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Netta
        • Lake Netta is located in Anoka County (MN)
      • Ham Lake
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ham Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ham Lake
        • Ham Lake is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 16,943 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ham Lake <5>
      • Circle Pines
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Circle Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Circle Pines
        • Circle Pines is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,928 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Circle Pines <5>
      • Coopers Corner
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
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        • Soderville
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Soderville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Soderville
          • Soderville is located in Anoka County (MN)
        • Blaine
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blaine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blaine
          • Blaine is located in Anoka County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 66,697 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blaine <5>
        • Lexington
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lexington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington
          • Lexington is located in Anoka County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,655 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lexington <5>
        • Bethel
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Chisago County
    • County Website:   https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/
    • County Seat for Chisago:   Center City (MN)
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Franconia
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Taylors Falls
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylors Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylors Falls
        • Taylors Falls is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,035 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylors Falls <5>
      • Shafer
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shafer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shafer
        • Shafer is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,144 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shafer <5>
      • Palmdale
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmdale
        • Palmdale is located in Chisago County (MN)
      • Center City
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Elm Estates
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elm Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm Estates
        • Elm Estates is located in Chisago County (MN)
      • Lindstrom
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lindstrom have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lindstrom
        • Lindstrom is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,731 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lindstrom <5>
      • Almelund
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almelund have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almelund
        • Almelund is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Almelund <5>
      • Chisago City
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Croix Estates
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Croix Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Croix Estates
        • Croix Estates is located in Chisago County (MN)
      • Bonnie Glen
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Glen
        • Bonnie Glen is located in Chisago County (MN)
      • Kost
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kost have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kost
        • Kost is located in Chisago County (MN)
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        • Sunrise
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
          • Sunrise is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Stacy
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Wyoming
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Wyoming. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
          • Wyoming is located in Chisago County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,084 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wyoming <5>
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Wyoming
          • From Dresser to Wyoming
        • Branch
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branch
          • Branch is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • North Branch
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Branch
          • North Branch is located in Chisago County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,834 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Branch <5>
        • Oakwood Court
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakwood Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakwood Court
          • Oakwood Court is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Harris
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harris have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris
          • Harris is located in Chisago County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,189 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harris <5>
        • Stark
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stark have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark
          • Stark is located in Chisago County (MN)
        • Rush City
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rush City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rush City
          • Rush City is located in Chisago County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,222 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rush City <5>
        • Rush Point
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rush Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rush Point
          • Rush Point is located in Chisago County (MN)
  • Isanti County
    • County Website:   https://www.co.isanti.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Isanti:   Cambridge (MN)
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Spring Lake
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Lake
        • Spring Lake is located in Isanti County (MN)
      • Weber
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Weber. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weber
        • Weber is located in Isanti County (MN)
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Weber
        • From Dresser to Weber
      • Blomford
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blomford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blomford
        • Blomford is located in Isanti County (MN)
      • Stanley
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanley
        • Stanley is located in Isanti County (MN)
      • Minnesota Boys Town
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnesota Boys Town have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnesota Boys Town
        • Minnesota Boys Town is located in Isanti County (MN)
      • Bodum
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bodum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bodum
        • Bodum is located in Isanti County (MN)
      • Isanti Estates
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Isanti Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Isanti Estates
        • Isanti Estates is located in Isanti County (MN)
  • Pine County
  • Ramsey County
    • County Website:   https://www.ramseycounty.us/
    • County Seat for Ramsey:   Saint Paul (MN)
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • White Bear Beach
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Bald Eagle
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bald Eagle have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bald Eagle
        • Bald Eagle is located in Ramsey County (MN)
      • Bellaire
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bellaire have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bellaire
        • Bellaire is located in Ramsey County (MN)
      • Lake Shore Park
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shore Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore Park
        • Lake Shore Park is located in Ramsey County (MN)
      • White Bear Lake
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Gem Lake
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gem Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gem Lake
        • Gem Lake is located in Ramsey County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 536 people
      • Hoffmans Corner
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoffmans Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoffmans Corner
        • Hoffmans Corner is located in Ramsey County (MN)
      • North Oaks
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Maplewood
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • North Saint Paul
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Saint Paul have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Saint Paul
        • North Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,416 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Saint Paul <5>
      • Vadnais Heights
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vadnais Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vadnais Heights
        • Vadnais Heights is located in Ramsey County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 13,796 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vadnais Heights <5>
      • Hazel Park
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hazel Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazel Park
        • Hazel Park is located in Ramsey County (MN)
      • Shoreview
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shoreview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoreview
        • Shoreview is located in Ramsey County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,092 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shoreview <5>
  • Washington County
    • County Website:   https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/
    • County Seat for Washington:   Stillwater (MN)
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Dresser   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Dresser.
      • Otisville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Otisville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<4>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otisville
        • Otisville is located in Washington County (MN)
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Otisville
        • From Dresser to Otisville
      • Copas
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copas have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copas
        • Copas is located in Washington County (MN)
      • Scandia
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Marine-on-Saint-Croix
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marine-on-Saint-Croix have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marine-on-Saint-Croix
        • Marine-on-Saint-Croix is located in Washington County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 707 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marine-on-Saint-Croix <5>
      • Maple Island
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Island
        • Maple Island is located in Washington County (MN)
      • Arcola
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arcola have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arcola
        • Arcola is located in Washington County (MN)
      • Forest Lake
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lake
        • Forest Lake is located in Washington County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 21,285 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forest Lake <5>
      • Carnelian Junction
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carnelian Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnelian Junction
        • Carnelian Junction is located in Washington County (MN)
      • Weston
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Weston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weston
        • Weston is located in Washington County (MN)
      • Withrow
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Hugo
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Stillwater
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillwater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillwater
        • Stillwater is located in Washington County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 19,694 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stillwater <5>
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        • Duluth Junction
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
        • Grant
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grant have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grant
          • Grant is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,107 people
        • Bayport
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayport have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayport
          • Bayport is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,789 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bayport <5>
        • Oak Park Heights
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Park Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Park Heights
          • Oak Park Heights is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,973 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oak Park Heights <5>
        • Siegel
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Siegel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Siegel
          • Siegel is located in Washington County (MN)
        • Dellwood
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dellwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dellwood
          • Dellwood is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,120 people
        • Mahtomedi
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
        • Birchwood Village
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood Village
          • Birchwood Village is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 880 people
        • Birchwood
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
          • Birchwood is located in Washington County (MN)
        • Pine Springs
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Springs
          • Pine Springs is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 390 people
        • Willernie
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willernie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willernie
          • Willernie is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 506 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willernie <5>
        • Lake Elmo
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Lakeland Shores
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Lakeland
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Lake Saint Croix Beach
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Saint Croix Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Saint Croix Beach
          • Lake Saint Croix Beach is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,071 people
        • Oakdale
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
          • Oakdale is located in Washington County (MN)
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 27,773 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <5>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Dresser) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dresser. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 45.3566, Longitude: -92.6356    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.