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Lake Ida.

Its Census reference point is in Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas, within Lake Agassiz Plain. McDonaldsville lies about 5.2 miles west of Lake Ida by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Lake Ida, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGBeach Ridges and Sand Deltas
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYNorman County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Lake Ida on the map

THE LAKE IDA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas setting.

Lake Ida township has 32.1 square miles of land in Norman County. Its Census reference point is in Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas, 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

Lake Ida and Norman County

Lake Ida is associated with Norman 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.

Norman County

Lake Ida by land and water

The Census records 0.23 square miles of water within Lake Ida, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points higher than the 0.4% recorded for Norman County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Lake Ida township has 93.1% of the land area of nearby McDonaldsville township (34.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Lake Ida 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 Lake Ida

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

02

Read the Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas setting

Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas 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 McDonaldsville

McDonaldsville is 5.2 miles west of the Lake Ida 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.

Lake Ida 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 LAKE IDA

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.2848° N, 96.3812° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Lake Ida ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Norman

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 Norman ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Lake Ida 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

Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain 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 Lake Ida.

McDonaldsville lies about 5.2 miles west of Lake Ida by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Lake Ida in context

NSEWMcDonaldsville · 5.2 miles1Rockwell · 5.2 miles2Twin Valley · 6 miles3Wild Rice · 6.3 miles4Ada · 6.4 miles5Green Meadow · 6.4 miles6OUTER RING: 6.4 MILES
  1. 1
    McDonaldsville5.2 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Rockwell5.2 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Twin Valley6 mi · city
  4. 4
    Wild Rice6.3 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Ada6.4 mi · city
  6. 6
    Green Meadow6.4 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 Lake Ida
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 Lake Ida?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Norman County. Lake Ida’s 32.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Lake Ida property in Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas?+

No. Beach Ridges and Sand Deltas is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Lake Ida 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 McDonaldsville as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.2 miles west of Lake Ida’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 Lake Ida?+

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 Lake Ida.
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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