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Motley.

Its Census reference point is in Itasca and St. Louis Moraines, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Motley lies about 3.2 miles southeast of Motley by reference-point distance.

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Church in Motley, Minnesota
A VIEW OF THE AREA

St. Michael's Catholic Church in Motley Township, Minnesota. © 2018, 2019 Tony Webster.

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THE SETTINGItasca and St. Louis Moraines
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYCass County · Morrison County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Motley on the map

THE MOTLEY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Itasca and St. Louis Moraines setting.

Motley city has 1.39 square miles of land in Cass County, Morrison County. Its Census reference point is in Itasca and St. Louis Moraines, 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

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Motley intersects 2 county geographies: Cass County, Morrison County. A Motley mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Cass CountyMorrison County

Motley by land and water

The Census records 0.06 square miles of water within Motley, or 4.2% of its total area. It is 4.2 percentage points lower than the 8.4% recorded for Minnesota. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Motley city has 9% of the land area of nearby Motley township (15.5 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Motley 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

Start with the right county for Motley

Which of Cass County, Morrison County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Itasca and St. Louis Moraines setting

Itasca and St. Louis Moraines 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 Motley

Motley is 3.2 miles southeast of the Motley 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.

Motley 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 MOTLEY

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.3348° N, 94.6428° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Motley ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Cass

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 Cass ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Morrison

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 Morrison ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Motley 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

Itasca and St. Louis Moraines

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northern Lakes and Forests 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 Motley.

Motley lies about 3.2 miles southeast of Motley by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Motley in context

NSEWMotley · 3.2 miles1May · 4.2 miles2Villard · 4.6 miles3Becker · 6.6 miles4Fawn Lake · 7.6 miles5Pillager · 7.9 miles6OUTER RING: 7.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Motley3.2 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    May4.2 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Villard4.6 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Becker6.6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Fawn Lake7.6 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Pillager7.9 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 Motley
land questions.

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

Which county records apply to a Motley parcel?+

Motley intersects 2 county geographies: Cass County, Morrison County. A Motley mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Motley property in Itasca and St. Louis Moraines?+

No. Itasca and St. Louis Moraines is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Motley 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 Motley as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.2 miles southeast of Motley’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 Motley?+

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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