Carlton County, Administrative division in eastern Minnesota, US.
Description
Carlton County is an administrative division in eastern Minnesota with gently rolling hills and forested landscapes, crossed by several rivers that flow toward Lake Superior. The area spans approximately 875 square miles and includes various natural zones that define its character.
History
The region was established as an administrative county in 1857 and later created the Fond du Lac Reservation through a treaty with the Lake Superior Ojibwe in 1870. These early foundations continue to shape local governance and population patterns.
Culture
The area shows traces of different cultures, particularly in communities around the Fond du Lac Reservation, where indigenous traditions and European settlement influences remain visible in everyday life.
Practical
The county seat is located in Carlton with administrative offices handling permits, elections, and resident services at a central location. The region offers many opportunities to explore the varied landscape, especially around the rivers and forested areas.
Did you know?
The area includes protected natural spaces like Jay Cooke State Park and Black Hoof Wildlife Management Area, which surprise visitors with intact forest and river landscapes. These places offer room for quiet nature observation away from busier routes.
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Jay Cooke State Park
27.5 km
Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge
43.9 km
R. W. Lindholm Service Station
22.2 km
Pattison State Park
43.3 km
Big Manitou Falls
43.2 km
Savanna Portage State Park
45.6 km
Moose Lake State Park
17.1 km
Oliver Bridge
37.3 km
Fond du Lac State Forest
12.9 km
Lincoln Branch Library
46.5 km
Church of Sts. Joseph and Mary-Catholic
11 km
Carlton County Courthouse
21.3 km
Douglas County Courthouse
46.9 km
Irving School
42.3 km
Bridge No. L6007
36.8 km
Bridge No. 5757
31.9 km
Cloquet City Hall
22.1 km
Arthyde Stone House
40.9 km
Empire Block
46.5 km
Berkshire Block
46.6 km
Cloquet-Northern Office Building
22.1 km
Swinging Bridge, Minnesota
24.7 km
Cromwell Lookout Tower
17.6 km
Nickerson Lookout Tower
24.9 km
Jay Cooke State Park CCC/Rustic Style Historic District
24.7 km
Floodwood Lookout Tower
41.9 km
Jay Cooke State Park CCC/WPA/Rustic Style Picnic Grounds
26.1 km
Cloquet Lookout Tower
16.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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