Map of Grant County, Minnesota

Grant County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,074. Its county seat is Elbow Lake.

Grant County overview:
Name:Grant County
FIPS code:27-051
State:Minnesota
Founded:1868
Named for:Ulysses S. Grant
Seat:Elbow Lake
Largest city:Elbow Lake
Total Area:575 sq mi (1,490 km²)
Land Area:548 sq mi (1,420 km²)
Total Population:6,074
Population Density:11.1/sq mi (4.3/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.grant.mn.us

Grant County location map. Where is Grant County?

Grant County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Grant County.
Location of Grant County in the the United States.
Grant County location on the Minnesota map. Where is Grant County.
Location of Grant County in Minnesota.

History

The county was created on March 6, 1868. It was named for Civil War General and US President Ulysses S. Grant. Its government was organized in 1874.

Grant County Road Map

Grant CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Grant County, Minnesota. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Grant CountyMap
Grant Countypolitical map.

Geography

The Chippewa River flows generally southward through the eastern part of Grant County. The Mustinka River flows south and then west-southwest through the upper and central parts of western Grant County. The terrain consists of low rolling hills dotted with lakes, its usable areas devoted to agriculture. The terrain generally slopes to the south and east; its highest point is on its upper eastern border, at 1,375′ (409m) ASL. The county has an area of 575 square miles (1,490 km), of which 548 square miles (1,420 km) is land and 27 square miles (70 km) (4.7%) is water.

Major highways

  • Interstate 94
  • U.S. Highway 52
  • U.S. Highway 59
  • Minnesota State Highway 9
  • Minnesota State Highway 27
  • Minnesota State Highway 55
  • Minnesota State Highway 78
  • Minnesota State Highway 79

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

  • Alvstad State Wildlife Management Area
  • Berksow State Wildlife Management Area
  • Chippewa State Wildlife Management Area
  • Helsene State Wildlife Management Area
  • Isaacson State Wildlife Management Area
  • Kube-Swift State Wildlife Management Area
  • Malsville State Wildlife Management Area
  • Marple State Wildlife Management Area
  • Mustinka State Wildlife Management Area
  • Storm-Bordson State Wildlife Management Area
  • Wilts State Wildlife Management Area

Grant County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County Topo map.

Grant County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County satellite map.

Grant County Outline Map

Outline Map of Grant County, Minnesota
Grant County outline map.

See also

Map of Minnesota State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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