Dora Lake is an
unincorporated community
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 ...
in
Kinghurst Township,
Itasca County,
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
, United States; located within the
Chippewa National Forest. The community is located near Wirt at the junction of Itasca County Roads 29 and 145.
Nearby places include
Northome,
Wirt,
Max
Max or MAX may refer to:
Animals
* Max (dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported to be the world's oldest living dog
* Max (English Springer Spaniel), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of OBE)
* Max (gorilla) ...
, and
Alvwood. Dora Lake is located 20 miles southeast of Northome; and 22 miles west of
Bigfork. Dora Lake is 24 miles east of
Blackduck; and 41 miles northwest of
Deer River.
ZIP codes 56661 (Northome), 56688 (Wirt), and 56659 (Max) all meet near Dora Lake. A post office previously operated in the community of Dora Lake, first as ''Popple'' (1905–1946), and then as ''Dora Lake'' (1946–1953), until its closing in 1953.
The
Bowstring River
The Bowstring River is a river of Minnesota, USA.
See also
*List of rivers of Minnesota
Minnesota has 6,564 natural rivers and streams that cumulatively flow for . The Mississippi River begins its journey from its headwaters at Lake Itasca and ...
is nearby.
References
* Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
* Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
* Mn/DOT map of Itasca County – Sheet 2 – 2011 edition
Unincorporated communities in Minnesota
Unincorporated communities in Itasca County, Minnesota
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