Map of Traverse County, Minnesota

Traverse County (locally /ˈtrævərs/ TRAV-ərss) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,360, making it the least-populous county in Minnesota. Its county seat is Wheaton. The county was founded in 1862 and organized in 1881.

Traverse County overview:
Name:Traverse County
FIPS code:27-155
State:Minnesota
Founded:1862
Named for:Lake Traverse
Seat:Wheaton
Largest city:Wheaton
Total Area:586 sq mi (1,520 km²)
Land Area:574 sq mi (1,490 km²)
Total Population:3,360
Population Density:5.9/sq mi (2.3/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.traverse.mn.us

Traverse County location map. Where is Traverse County?

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

Traverse County Road Map

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

Geography

Traverse County lies on the western edge of Minnesota. Its western border abuts the eastern borders of the states of North and South Dakota. The Red River flows northward along the county’s western line. The Mustinka River flows southwestward through the county’s upper portion, discharging into Lake Traverse. The county terrain consists of low rolling hills, fully devoted to agriculture except in developed areas. The terrain slopes to the west and north, with its highest point at the southeastern corner, at 1,119′ (341m) ASL. The county has a total area of 586 square miles (1,520 km), of which 574 square miles (1,490 km) is land and 12 square miles (31 km) (2.0%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Route 75
  • Minnesota State Highway 9
  • Minnesota State Highway 27
  • Minnesota State Highway 28
  • Minnesota State Highway 117

Adjacent counties

Protected areas

  • Reservation Dam State Wildlife Management Area
  • White Rock Dam State Wildlife Management Area

Lakes

  • Lake Traverse (part)
  • Mud Lake – (part)
  • Saint Marys Lake
  • Wet Lake

Traverse County Topographic Map

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

Traverse County Satellite Map

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

Traverse County Outline Map

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

See also

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