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Gilbert.

Its Census reference point is in Mesabi Range, within Northern Lakes and Forests. McKinley lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Gilbert by reference-point distance.

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

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A summer sunset on Broadway Street in downtown Gilbert, Minnesota.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

A summer sunset on Broadway Street in downtown Gilbert, Minnesota.

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Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Gilbert, Minnesota Summer Sunset

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THE SETTINGMesabi Range
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Louis County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Gilbert on the map

THE GILBERT LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Mesabi Range setting.

Gilbert city has 11.7 square miles of land in St. Louis County. Its Census reference point is in Mesabi Range, 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

Gilbert and St. Louis County

Gilbert 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

Gilbert by land and water

The Census records 0.74 square miles of water within Gilbert, or 6% of its total area. It is 3 percentage points lower 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, Gilbert city has 8.2 times the land area of nearby McKinley city (1.43 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Gilbert 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 Gilbert

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

02

Read the Mesabi Range setting

Mesabi Range 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 McKinley

McKinley is 2.8 miles northeast of the Gilbert 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.

Gilbert 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 GILBERT

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.4908° N, 92.4583° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Gilbert ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Gilbert

Use this municipal 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 City Of Gilbert ↗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

Gilbert data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Mesabi Range

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 Gilbert.

McKinley lies about 2.8 miles northeast of Gilbert by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Gilbert in context

NSEWMcKinley · 2.8 miles1Biwabik · 3.5 miles2Virginia · 3.8 miles3Eveleth · 4.4 miles4Leonidas · 5.3 miles5Fayal · 5.7 miles6OUTER RING: 5.7 MILES
  1. 1
    McKinley2.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Biwabik3.5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Virginia3.8 mi · city
  4. 4
    Eveleth4.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Leonidas5.3 mi · city
  6. 6
    Fayal5.7 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 Gilbert
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 Gilbert?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Louis County. Gilbert’s 11.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Gilbert property in Mesabi Range?+

No. Mesabi Range is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Gilbert 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 McKinley as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.8 miles northeast of Gilbert’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 Gilbert?+

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.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Gilbert.
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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