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Clifton.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Logan lies about 5.7 miles east of Clifton by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Clifton, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Clifton, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Clifton, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYTraverse County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Clifton on the map

THE CLIFTON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.

Clifton township has 38.3 square miles of land in Traverse County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain.

The former bed of glacial Lake Agassiz forms an exceptionally flat plain in the Red River valley. Thick lake sediments overlie older glacial deposits across this historic prairie landscape.

Regional context: Lake Agassiz Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Clifton and Traverse County

Clifton is associated with Traverse County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Traverse County

Clifton by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Clifton, or 0% of its total area. It is 2 percentage points lower than the 2% recorded for Traverse County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Clifton township has 1.1 times the land area of nearby Logan township (34.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Clifton land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Clifton

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Clifton. Check the Traverse County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin belongs to Lake Agassiz Plain. What do the parcel's elevation and drainage records show, and how does its road access connect across the flat former lakebed?

03

Check the route, beyond Logan

Logan is 5.7 miles east of the Clifton reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Clifton resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CLIFTON

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.8029° N, 96.3201° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Clifton ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Clifton data

View Census information selected by this legal township’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota official sources

Minnesota shoreland classifications

DNR explanation and map access for lake, river, and stream shoreland classifications.

Minnesota DNR map collection

Official tools for terrain, waterbodies, watersheds, and public-land context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Clifton.

Logan lies about 5.7 miles east of Clifton by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Clifton in context

NSEWLogan · 5.7 miles1Dollymount · 6 miles2Redpath · 6.1 miles3Norcross · 7.5 miles4Dumont · 7.7 miles5Wheaton · 8.6 miles6OUTER RING: 8.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Logan5.7 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Dollymount6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Redpath6.1 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Norcross7.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Dumont7.7 mi · city
  6. 6
    Wheaton8.6 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Minnesota; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Clifton
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Clifton?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Traverse County. Clifton’s 38.3 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Clifton property in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin?+

No. Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Clifton boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Logan as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.7 miles east of Clifton’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Clifton?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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