St. Louis County Map, Minnesota
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St. Louis County, Minnesota
St. Louis County is a massive stretch of land in the northeastern part of the state. It borders Lake Superior and reaching all the way to the Canadian border. It’s the largest county in Minnesota. It’s so large that it more than doubles the second-largest county.
The air up here is crisp and clean. You can lose yourself in the vast wilderness of the Voyageurs National Park or paddle through the pristine waters of the Cloquet Valley. It’s not all nature though.
The county has a strong mining heritage, with the Iron Range towns telling stories of grit and perseverance. Duluth is the county seat. It’s is a port city with a rich history and stunning views of the lake.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | St. Louis County |
| County Seat | Duluth |
| Population | Approximately 200,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia, Hermantown, Chisholm, Ely, Eveleth, Proctor, Mountain Iron, Biwabik |
| Interstates and Highways | I-35, US 2, US 53, MN 61, MN 169, MN 37 |
| FIPS Code | 27-137 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 6,860 square miles (Land: 6,247 sq mi, Water: 613 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lake County (East), Douglas County, Wisconsin (Southeast), Carlton County (South), Aitkin County (Southwest), Itasca County (West), Koochiching County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.7395° N, 92.3628° W |
| Etymology | Named after St. Louis River, which flows through the area |
| Major Landmarks | Voyageurs National Park, Superior National Forest, Split Rock Lighthouse, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Website | St. Louis County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
St. Louis County Topographic Map
The topography of St. Louis County changes a lot depending on where you are. Near Superior, the land is steep, with sharp drops down to the lake. Farther north, you hit the Iron Range with lots of hills and old mining areas. Even farther up, the land flattens out into forests, lakes, and swamps.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
St. Louis County Road Map
St. Louis County is so big it needs a lot of roads. Interstate 35 runs up the eastern side through Duluth. But there are tons of smaller highways and county roads, especially where the mining towns are. Some roads are long stretches through forests with not much around.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
St. Louis County Satellite Map
From the sky, St. Louis County looks green with blue lakes everywhere. Get to know St. Louis County better using our zoom tool below.
OUTLINE MAP
St. Louis County Blank Map
St. Louis County is shaped like a giant rectangle. It stretches from the shores of Lake Superior all the way to the Canadian border. It’s the largest county in Minnesota by far.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of St. Louis County:
Minnesota County Map
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