Crane Lake is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a parcel of land that is not governed by a local general-purpose municipal corporation. (At p. 178.) They may be governed or serviced by an encompassing unit (such as a county) or another branch of the state (such as th ...

in Crane Lake Township, Saint Louis County,

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, United States; located within the

Kabetogama State Forest The Kabetogama State Forest is a state forest located in Koochiching and Saint Louis counties, Minnesota, United States. The forest borders the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the east, the Sturgeon R ...

. Crane Lake is situated at the southern entry to the

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; the western entry to the

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; and an entry into Canada. The community serves as a vital entry point to a vast network of interconnected lakes, forests, and protected wilderness areas. With a year-round population of fewer than 100 residents, Crane Lake is notable for its remoteness, natural beauty, and role as a base for outdoor recreation in northern Minnesota. The area is popular among anglers, boaters, snowmobilers, and wilderness travelers, with numerous resorts, outfitters, and seasonal cabins lining its shores. Crane Lake is also the southern terminus of the Voyageur Highway, a historic water route once used by fur traders and early explorers. Today, it remains a central launch point for multi-day expeditions across international waters. The community is located 27 miles northeast of Orr, along Saint Louis County Roads 23 and 24. Crane Lake is located 45 miles northeast of

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. The northern terminus of County Road 24 is at Crane Lake.

Notes

Adjacent Crane Lake is known for walleye and small mouth bass fishing; having access to Sand Point Lake, Namakan Lake, Loon Lake, Lac La Croix, Ash River, and Kabetogama Lake, make the area a large chain of lakes. The

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borders the east side of Crane Lake.

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