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Lindford, Minnesota
Lindford is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located west of Littlefork at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 13. Lindford is located along the boundary line between Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory and Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory. Nearby places include Littlefork, Loman, and Pelland. Lindford is located 11 miles west of Littlefork; and 13 miles south of Loman. Lindford is 28 miles southwest of International Falls. The Big Fork River The Big Fork River (French: ''Rivière Grande Fourche''; Ojibwe: ''Baas-achaabaani-ziibi'') is a stream in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Starting in the Chippewa National Forest at Dora Lake, it flows for into the Rainy River. See also Big For ... flows through the community. Lindford is located within ZIP code 56653 based in Littlefork. The community is located on the edge of the Pine Island State Forest. History A post office called Lindford was est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Rainy Lake, Minnesota
Rainy Lake is an unorganized territory in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,469 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 387.2 square miles (1,002.8 km2), of which 350.2 square miles (906.9 km2) is land and 37.0 square miles (95.9 km2) (9.56%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,469 people, 1,774 households, and 1,332 families residing in the unorganized territory. The population density was 12.8 people per square mile (4.9/km2). There were 2,248 housing units at an average density of 6.4/sq mi (2.5/km2). The racial makeup of the unorganized territory was 97.67% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population. There were 1,774 households, out of which 30. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pine Island State Forest
The Pine Island State Forest is a Minnesota state forest located primarily in Koochiching County, although there are portions that extend into Beltrami, Lake of the Woods, and Itasca counties. The forest borders the Koochiching State Forest to the east, the Red Lake State Forest to the west, and Big Fork State Forest and Chippewa National Forest to the south. At an area of , it is the largest state forest in Minnesota. The location of Lake Agassiz in the area led to the flat topography of the forest, which is dotted with wetlands and bogs, and a sandy loam throughout. The vast expanses of old-growth northern whitecedar and pine were extensively logged in the early 20th century. But nowadays, the landscape is dominated by black spruce, tamarack, and northern whitecedar in the lowlands; aspen, pine, and balsam fir, which is predominate in upland sites. Recreation Popular outdoor recreational activities in the forest are largely centered on the Big Fork River, and include sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Fork River
The Big Fork River (French: ''Rivière Grande Fourche''; Ojibwe: ''Baas-achaabaani-ziibi'') is a stream in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Starting in the Chippewa National Forest at Dora Lake, it flows for into the Rainy River. See also Big Fork River is the fifth longest river totally within the state of Minnesota. *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 crosses the Iowa border downstream. It is joined by the Minnesota River at Fort Snellin ... * List of longest streams of Minnesota * Plum Creek (Big Fork River) References References Minnesota Watersheds* USGS Hydrologic Unit Map - State of Minnesota (1974) Rivers of Itasca County, Minnesota Rivers of Koochiching County, Minnesota Rivers of Minnesota {{Minnesota-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 unti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelland, Minnesota
Pelland is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States, located along the Rainy River. The community is located southwest of International Falls at the junction of U.S. Highway 71 (U.S. 71) and State Highway 11 (MN 11). Pelland is located within Rainy Lake Unorganized Territory. Nearby places include International Falls, Littlefork, and Loman. Pelland is located 11 miles southwest of International Falls and eight miles north of Littlefork. ZIP codes 56649 (International Falls), 56653 (Littlefork), and 56654 (Loman) all meet near Pelland. Pelland is also known locally as ''Pelland Junction'' or the "Y". The Rainy River, the Big Fork River, and the Little Fork River are all in the vicinity. Community Pelland is home to a public water access area for fishing. Local businesses include a convenience store, greenhouse, and a bar. History A post office called Pelland was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1918. Joseph Pelland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loman, Minnesota
Loman is an unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between International Falls and Baudette at the intersection of State Highway 11 (MN 11) and County Road 32 (Black River Road). Loman is located within Northwest Koochiching Unorganized Territory. The Rainy River and the Black River meet at Loman. Nearby places include Indus The Indus ( ) is a transboundary river of Asia and a trans-Himalayan river of South and Central Asia. The river rises in mountain springs northeast of Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, flows northwest through the disputed region of Kash ..., Pelland, and Littlefork. Loman is located 21 miles west-southwest of International Falls; and 47 miles east-southeast of Baudette. A US Post Office has been in operation since 1901. A Miss Jennie Mourhess was the first postmaster. History Loman was founded by and named after the pioneer homesteaders George W. Loman and his wife Mary M. McFa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Littlefork, Minnesota
Littlefork is a city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 553 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 71 and state highways 65 and 217 are three of the main routes in Littlefork. History A post office called Littlefork has been in operation since 1902. The city was named for the nearby Little Fork River. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 647 people, 258 households, and 154 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 296 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 258 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northwest Koochiching, Minnesota
Northwest Koochiching is an unorganized territory in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 541 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the unorganized territory has a total area of 1,080.5 square miles (2,798.5 km2), of which 1,077.1 square miles (2,789.7 km2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2) (0.31%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 541 people, 230 households, and 158 families residing in the unorganized territory. The population density was . There were 426 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the unorganized territory was 98.52% White, 0.18% Native American, and 1.29% from two or more races. There were 230 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.7% of al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
List Of Sovereign States
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geographic Names Information System
The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is a database of name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features throughout the United States and its territories, Antarctica, and the associated states of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. It is a type of gazetteer. It was developed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN) to promote the standardization of feature names. Data were collected in two phases. Although a third phase was considered, which would have handled name changes where local usages differed from maps, it was never begun. The database is part of a system that includes topographic map names and bibliographic references. The names of books and historic maps that confirm the feature or place name are cited. Variant names, alternatives to official federal names for a feature, are also recorded. Each feature receives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
