Polk County Map, Minnesota

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Polk County, Minnesota

Polk County stretches across the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota, right up against North Dakota. It’s big sky country out here.
The land is flat as a pancake. But don’t let that fool you because there’s still plenty to see. Crookston serves as the county seat.
The Red Lake River cuts through the county, offering some of the best catfishing around. Farming is king in Polk County with sugar beets, wheat, soybeans as major crops.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Polk County |
County Seat | Crookston |
Population | Approximately 30,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Crookston, East Grand Forks, Fosston, McIntosh, Thief River Falls |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 29 (I-29), U.S. Highway 2, U.S. Highway 75 |
FIPS Code | 27-119 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,476 square miles (1,374 sq mi land, 102 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties | Marshall County (North), Pennington County (Northeast), Red Lake County (Northeast), Clearwater County (East), Mahnomen County (Southeast), Norman County (South), Traill County, North Dakota (Southwest), Grand Forks County, North Dakota (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
State | Minnesota |
Coordinates | 47.8553° N, 96.6653° W |
Etymology | Named after John Polk, a prominent politician in the area |
Major Landmarks | Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, Old Crossing Treaty Park |
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