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Crane Lake.

Its Census reference point is in Boundary Lakes and Hills, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Portage lies about 16.7 miles south of Crane Lake by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Crane Lake, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Crane Lake, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Crane Lake, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGBoundary Lakes and Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Louis County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Crane Lake on the map

THE CRANE LAKE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Boundary Lakes and Hills setting.

Crane Lake township has 69.2 square miles of land in St. Louis County. Its Census reference point is in Boundary Lakes and Hills, within Northern Lakes and Forests.

Glacial hills, till plains, sandy outwash and old lake basins create a varied northern landscape. Conifer and hardwood forests surround many lakes across these glacially shaped uplands.

Regional context: Northern Lakes and Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Crane Lake and St. Louis County

Crane Lake is associated with St. Louis 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.

St. Louis County

Crane Lake by land and water

The Census records 14.3 square miles of water within Crane Lake, or 17.1% of its total area. It is 8.1 percentage points higher than the 8.9% recorded for St. Louis County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Crane Lake township has 49.9% of the land area of nearby Portage township (138.7 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Crane Lake land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Crane Lake

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

02

Read the Boundary Lakes and Hills setting

Boundary Lakes and Hills belongs to Northern Lakes and Forests. Is the tract on sandy outwash, moraine hills or a lake basin margin, and what do its survey and access records establish?

03

Check the route, beyond Portage

Portage is 16.7 miles south of the Crane Lake 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.

Crane Lake 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 CRANE LAKE

USGS National Map

Begin at 48.3503° N, 92.5307° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Crane Lake ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Township Of Crane Lake

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Township Of Crane Lake ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of St Louis

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of St Louis ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Crane Lake 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

Boundary Lakes and Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Minnesota landowner resources

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 Crane Lake.

Portage lies about 16.7 miles south of Crane Lake by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Crane Lake in context

NSEWPortage · 16.7 miles1Camp 5 · 16.9 miles2Kabetogama · 23.5 miles3Leiding · 24.2 miles4Orr · 24.3 miles5Beatty · 26.2 miles6OUTER RING: 26.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Portage16.7 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Camp 516.9 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Kabetogama23.5 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Leiding24.2 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Orr24.3 mi · city
  6. 6
    Beatty26.2 mi · legal township
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 service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Crane Lake
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 Crane Lake?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Louis County. Crane Lake’s 69.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Crane Lake property in Boundary Lakes and Hills?+

No. Boundary Lakes and Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Crane Lake 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 Portage as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 16.7 miles south of Crane Lake’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 Crane Lake?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team 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 guide. 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 →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Crane Lake.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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