Wirt is an
unincorporated community
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in
Wirt Township,
Itasca County
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,
Minnesota
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, United States; located within the
Chippewa National Forest
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.
The community is located 16 miles northwest of
Talmoon at the
junction
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of Itasca County Roads 29 and 31. County Road 14 is also nearby.
Nearby places include
Dora Lake,
Max,
Spring Lake, and
Alvwood. Wirt is located 17 miles west of
Bigfork; and 25 miles southeast of
Northome. Wirt is 16 miles east of
Alvwood; and 36 miles north of
Deer River.
The community of Wirt is located within Wirt Township (population 106). The
Big Fork River flows through the community.
Wirt has a
post office
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with
ZIP code 56688.
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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 Itasca County, Minnesota
Unincorporated communities in Minnesota
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