Silverdale, Minnesota
Silverdale is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States; located in the southeast corner of the county. The community is located between Orr and Togo at the junction of State Highway 65 ( MN 65) and County Road 74. Silverdale is located within ZIP code 55771 based in Orr. The boundary line between Koochiching and Saint Louis counties is nearby. The Little Fork River flows through the area. The Willow River, a tributary of the Little Fork River, is also nearby. Geography Silverdale is located on the edge of the Koochiching State Forest. The community is located within South Koochiching Unorganized Territory. Nearby places include Rauch, Greaney, Nett Lake, and Orr. Silverdale is located west-southwest of Orr; and north of Togo. Silverdale is northwest of Cook; and south of International Falls International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota. The popula ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Unincorporated Area
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have no unincorporated areas at all or these are very rare: typically remote, outlying, sparsely populated or List of uninhabited regions, uninhabited areas. By country Argentina In Argentina, the provinces of Chubut Province, Chubut, Córdoba Province (Argentina), Córdoba, Entre Ríos Province, Entre Ríos, Formosa Province, Formosa, Neuquén Province, Neuquén, Río Negro Province, Río Negro, San Luis Province, San Luis, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Santa Cruz, Santiago del Estero Province, Santiago del Estero, Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina, Tierra del Fuego, and Tucumán Province, Tucumán have areas that are outside any municipality or commune. Australia Unlike many other countries, Australia has only local government in Aus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Minnesota State Highway 65
Minnesota State Highway 65 (MN 65) is a highway in the east–central and northeast parts of the U.S. state of Minnesota, which starts at its split from I-35W, skipping past the downtown Minneapolis core, only to resume at the intersection with ''Washington Avenue'' (Hennepin County Road 152) at the north end of downtown Minneapolis to continue north to its northern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highway 71 (US 71) in Littlefork near International Falls. Highway 65 is a four lane expressway between Interstate 694 (I-694) in Fridley to just north of State Highway 95 at Cambridge. The route continues as a two-lane roadway from Cambridge to its northern terminus at Littlefork in northern Minnesota. At in length, State Highway 65 is the third longest state route in Minnesota, after MN 23 and MN 1. Route description State Highway 65 serves as a south–north route between Minneapolis, Fridley, Blaine, Cambridge, Mora, McGregor, Nashwauk, and Littlefork in east ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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International Falls, Minnesota
International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota. The population was 5,802 at the time of the 2020 census. International Falls is located on the Rainy River directly across from Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. The two cities are connected by the Fort Frances–International Falls International Bridge. Voyageurs National Park is located 11 miles east of International Falls. There is a major U.S. Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry on the International Falls side of the toll bridge and a Canadian Customs entry point on the north side of the bridge. International Falls is nicknamed the "Icebox of the Nation,” with an average of 109.4 days per year with a high temperature below . History The area now known as International Falls was inhabited by many indigenous peoples. The International Falls area was well known to explorers, missionaries, and voyagers as early as the 17th century. It was not until ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cook, Minnesota
Cook is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 515 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 53 and State Highway 1 (MN 1) are the two main routes through the city. Cook serves as the gateway to the western half of Lake Vermilion. History The city of Cook was known initially as ''Little Fork'', because of the river of the same name that runs through the city,"Chronology: Cook", http://www.cookmn.com/L-History.htm later known as ''Ashawa'', which means "by the river or across the river"; its name was changed to Cook on August 1, 1908, at the request of the U.S. Postal Service "because of confusion with a village in southern Minnesota named Oshawa". The town was named in honor of Wirth Cook, an owner of the railroad that was constructed through Cook in 1903 and 1904. Cook was incorporated on May 13, 1926. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , all land. Demographics 2019 census As of the census of 2019 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nett Lake (CDP), Minnesota
Nett Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Nett Lake Territory, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States; located on the shore of Nett Lake. As of the 2010 census, its population was 284. The community of Nett Lake is located 18 miles west of Orr, and 31 miles northwest of Cook Cook or The Cook may refer to: Food preparation * Cooking, the preparation of food * Cook (domestic worker), a household staff member who prepares food * Cook (professional), an individual who prepares food for consumption in the food industry * .... Saint Louis County Road 23 (CR 23) (Nett Lake Road) serves as a main route in the community. The unincorporated community of Nett Lake is located within the Nett Lake Indian Reservation (Bois Forte Indian Reservation). Demographics References * Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry * Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition Unincorporated communities in Minne ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Greaney, Minnesota
Greaney is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Greaney is located within ZIP code 55771, based in Orr. Geography The community is located 14 miles southwest of Orr, and 20 miles northwest of Cook, at the junction of Saint Louis County Roads 74 and 75. The Willow River, a tributary of the Little Fork River, flows through the community. Nearby places include Silverdale, Rauch, Celina, Togo Togo (), officially the Togolese Republic (french: République togolaise), is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its c ..., Orr, and Nett Lake. Nett Lake Indian Reservation (Bois Forte Indian Reservation) is also nearby. History A post office called Greaney was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1954. The community was named for Patrick Greaney, an early settler. References * Rand McNally Road Atl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rauch, Minnesota
Rauch is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Togo and Orr at the junction of County Road 75 (CR 75) and State Highway 65 ( MN 65). Rauch is located in the southeast corner of the county. The boundary line between Koochiching, Saint Louis, and Itasca counties is nearby. Rauch is located within ZIP code 55771 based in Orr. Geography Rauch is located in South Koochiching Unorganized Territory. Nearby places include Silverdale, Greaney, Celina, Togo, Nett Lake, and Orr. Rauch is located 24 miles southwest of Orr; and 14 miles north of Togo. Rauch is 28 miles northwest of Cook; and 67 miles south of International Falls. The Little Fork River The Little Fork River ( French: ''Rivière Petite Fourche''; Ojibwe: ''Baaganowe-ziibi'') is a river of Minnesota. It flows into the Rainy River. See also *List of rivers of Minnesota *List of longest streams of Minnesota Out of the 6,564 ... flow ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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South Koochiching, Minnesota
South Koochiching is an unorganized territory in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 267 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 845.5 square miles (2,189.7 km2), of which 844.4 square miles (2,186.9 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.13%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 121 households, and 86 families residing in the unorganized territory. The population density was . There were 408 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the unorganized territory was 94.76% White, 3.75% Native American, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population. There were 121 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husban ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Koochiching State Forest
The Koochiching State Forest is a state forest located near International Falls in Itasca, Koochiching, and Saint Louis counties, Minnesota. The forest borders the Pine Island State Forest to the west, the Big Fork State Forest and George Washington State Forest to the south, the Nett Lake Indian Reservation and the Kabetogama State Forest to the east. A leg of the forest touches Rainy Lake to the north, which forms part of the international border with Ontario. Of the , are managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, making it one of the largest forests in the Minnesota state system. The forest's level terrain and abundance of lowland sites are due to the influence of Glacial Lake Agassiz in the area. Tree species predominantly include lowland species such as black spruce, northern whitecedar, and tamarack, although aspen and pine are present in the scattered upland sites. Recreation Popular outdoor recreational activities are largely centered on the fo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Willow River (Little Fork River)
The Willow River is a river of Minnesota. It rises in St. Louis County near Gheen and flows into the Little Fork River The Little Fork River ( French: ''Rivière Petite Fourche''; Ojibwe: ''Baaganowe-ziibi'') is a river of Minnesota. It flows into the Rainy River. See also *List of rivers of Minnesota *List of longest streams of Minnesota Out of the 6,564 ... in Class County, near Silverdale. Willow River is part of the Hudson Bay drainage basin. See also * List of rivers of Minnesota References Minnesota watersheds*USGS Hydrologic Unit Map - State of Minnesota (1974) Rivers of Minnesota {{Minnesota-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Little Fork River
The Little Fork River ( French: ''Rivière Petite Fourche''; Ojibwe: ''Baaganowe-ziibi'') is a river of Minnesota. It flows into the Rainy River. See also *List of rivers of Minnesota *List of longest streams of Minnesota Out of the 6,564 streams that flow through the U.S. State of Minnesota, there are 114 streams that are at least 30 miles long. The second longest river in the United States, the Mississippi River, originates in Minnesota before flowing south t ... References Minnesota Watersheds*USGS Hydrologic Unit Map - State of Minnesota (1974) Rivers of Minnesota {{Minnesota-river-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Togo, Minnesota
Togo is an unincorporated community in Carpenter Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. Togo is between Cook and Effie, at the junction of State Highways 1 ( MN 1) and 65 ( MN 65). County Road 22 is also in the vicinity. Togo's motto is ''"Got to go to Togo!"''. The community is within the George Washington State Forest in Itasca County. Geography Togo is north of Nashwauk; west of Cook; and east of Effie. Nearby places include Cook, Effie, Bear River, Rauch, and Celina. The boundary line between Itasca, Saint Louis, and Koochiching counties is near Togo. Bearville Township is also in the vicinity. Togo is a remote area with a population of fewer than . Community A post office had been established previously in the community. Togo was assigned a ZIP code. The ZIP code was retired, and the post office closed. Togo is now covered by zip code 55723, based in Cook. The old post office and store is now a residential home. Togo has two artesian water well ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |