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Knife River.

Its Census reference point is in North Shore Highlands, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Duluth lies about 5.1 miles northwest of Knife River by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Knife River, Minnesota — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Knife River, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Knife River, Minnesota from above
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THE SETTINGNorth Shore Highlands

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLake County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Knife River on the map

THE KNIFE RIVER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
North Shore Highlands setting.

Knife River CDP has 0.67 square miles of land in Lake County. Its Census reference point is in North Shore Highlands, 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

Knife River and Lake County

Knife River is associated with Lake 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.

Lake County

Knife River by land and water

The Census records 0.02 square miles of water within Knife River, or 3.5% of its total area. It is 26 percentage points lower than the 29.5% recorded for Lake County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Knife River CDP has 1.4% of the land area of nearby Duluth township (46.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

MN · census-designated placeLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Knife River

46.9489° N, 91.7842° W

1.1 mi east–west extent1.6 mi north–south extent0.67 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Knife River

Minnesota · 0.69 sq mi total

Land: 96.5%
Water: 3.5%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Knife River0.67 sq mi

Duluth46.4 sq mi

Two Harbors3.27 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Knife River review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Knife River CDP
Reference point: 46.9489° N, 91.7842° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Knife River land.

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

Separate Knife River’s place name from its government

Knife River is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Knife River address as city approval. Lake County is the geographic starting point for the records.

Read the North Shore Highlands setting

North Shore Highlands 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?

Check the route, beyond Duluth

Duluth is 5.1 miles northwest of the Knife River 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.

Knife River 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 KNIFE RIVER

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.9489° N, 91.7842° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Knife River ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Knife River data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

North Shore Highlands

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 maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Knife River.

Duluth lies about 5.1 miles northwest of Knife River by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Knife River in context

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 Knife River
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 Knife River?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lake County. Knife River’s 0.67 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Knife River property in North Shore Highlands?+

No. North Shore Highlands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Knife River 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 Duluth as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.1 miles northwest of Knife River’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 Knife River?+

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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