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North Ottawa.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, within Lake Agassiz Plain. Tintah lies about 6 miles west of North Ottawa by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around North Ottawa, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at North Ottawa, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around North Ottawa, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGGlacial Lake Agassiz Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYGrant County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen North Ottawa on the map

THE NORTH OTTAWA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting.

North Ottawa township has 35.9 square miles of land in Grant County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin, 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

North Ottawa and Grant County

North Ottawa is associated with Grant 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.

Grant County

North Ottawa by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within North Ottawa, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.8 percentage points lower than the 4.8% recorded for Grant County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, North Ottawa township has 1 times the land area of nearby Tintah township (35 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
North Ottawa 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

Locate the parcel within North Ottawa

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

02

Read the Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin setting

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin 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 Tintah

Tintah is 6 miles west of the North Ottawa 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.

North Ottawa 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 NORTH OTTAWA

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.9781° N, 96.2042° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore North Ottawa ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Grant

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 Grant ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

North Ottawa 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

Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Lake Agassiz Plain 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 North Ottawa.

Tintah lies about 6 miles west of North Ottawa by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

North Ottawa in context

NSEWTintah · 6 miles1Gorton · 6 miles2Tintah · 6 miles3Wendell · 6.4 miles4Nashua · 6.4 miles5Elbow Lake · 6.5 miles6OUTER RING: 6.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Tintah6 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Gorton6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Tintah6 mi · city
  4. 4
    Wendell6.4 mi · city
  5. 5
    Nashua6.4 mi · city
  6. 6
    Elbow Lake6.5 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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your North Ottawa
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 North Ottawa?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Grant County. North Ottawa’s 35.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every North Ottawa property in Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin?+

No. Glacial Lake Agassiz Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The North Ottawa 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 Tintah as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6 miles west of North Ottawa’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 North Ottawa?+

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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