West Point, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Point
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 West Point, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
West Point, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Isanti |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55008 and 55371
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| GNIS feature ID | 655005 |
West Point is a small place in Isanti County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
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Where is West Point?
West Point is easy to find on a map! It's located right where two roads meet: State Highway 47 and Roanoke Street NW. Imagine a crossroads, and that's where West Point is.
The Rum River
A cool feature of West Point is that the Rum River flows right through it. Rivers are important for many reasons, like providing water and being home to wildlife. The Rum River is a well-known river in Minnesota.
Understanding West Point's Location
West Point is special because it sits exactly on a "survey point boundary line." This might sound a bit tricky, but it just means it's a key spot where the borders of four different areas meet.
Meeting of Townships
Think of these areas as neighborhoods or smaller divisions within a county. West Point is where the corners of these four townships all come together:
- Wyanett Township
- Springvale Township
- Bradford Township
- Spencer Brook Township
This makes West Point a unique geographical spot in Isanti County.
