Traverse County Map, Minnesota

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Traverse County, Minnesota

The westernmost reach of Minnesota is home to Traverse County, a sliver of land bordering South Dakota. It’s sparsely populated, with fewer than 3,500 residents spread across its 586 square miles.
Wheaton serves as the county seat. Farming is the economy here, with vast fields of wheat, soybeans, and sugar beets. The mighty Lake Traverse and Mud Lake form part of the county’s western border.
Locals are a hardy bunch. They take pride in their communities and agricultural heritage. The county is named after Lake Traverse. But it’s actually just over the border in South Dakota.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Traverse County |
County Seat | Wheaton |
Population | Approximately 3,300 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wheaton, Browns Valley, Dumont, Tintah, Beardsley |
Interstates and Highways | US 75, MN 27, MN 28 |
FIPS Code | 27-155 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 586 square miles (Land: 574 sq mi, Water: 12 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Wilkin County (North), Grant County (Northeast), Stevens County (Southeast), Big Stone County (South), Roberts County, South Dakota (Southwest), Richland County, North Dakota (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Minnesota |
Coordinates | 45.8882° N, 96.8111° W |
Etymology | Named after Lake Traverse, a lake located in the county |
Major Landmarks | Lake Traverse, Wheaton Depot Museum, Traverse County Park |
Website | Traverse County Website |
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