Clearwater County

Clearwater County is an administrative division in northwestern Minnesota covering a wooded landscape with rolling terrain. The territory contains numerous lakes, ponds, and two major rivers that define its geography.

The Minnesota State Legislature established this county on December 20, 1902, naming it after the prominent lake and river located within its boundaries. This act formalized administrative governance for the region.

The county includes sections of the Red Lake and White Earth Indian reservations, with Native Americans representing 8.82 percent of the total population.

The county seat of Bagley houses administrative offices where visitors can obtain information and property records about the region. The area is best explored by car, as many locations are spread across the territory.

Within the county's boundaries sits Lake Itasca, marked as the source of the Mississippi River, North America's fourth longest river. This geographic landmark draws visitors interested in water and nature exploration.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: December 20, 1902

Capital city: Bagley

Shares border with: Beltrami County, Mahnomen County, Hubbard County, Becker County, Polk County, Pennington County

Website: http://co.clearwater.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 47.57000,-95.38000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30