Central Lakes is an

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in Saint Louis County,

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, United States. The community is located south of the city of

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at the junction of

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and Saint Louis County Road 93. Central Lakes is located north of the city of

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. Central Lakes is located between

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and

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on Highway 53. Anchor Lake, Augusta Lake, Central Lake, Elliott Lake, and Murphy Lake are in the vicinity. The Anchor Lake Rest Area on Highway 53 is nearby.

References

* ''Rand McNally Road Atlas'' – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry * Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in St. Louis County, Minnesota {{StLouisCountyMN-geo-stub