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Van Buren.

Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin, within Northern Lakes and Forests. Elmer lies about 3.3 miles north of Van Buren by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of land around Van Buren, Minnesota
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Van Buren, Minnesota · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Van Buren, Minnesota from above

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THE SETTINGGlacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Louis County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Van Buren on the map

THE VAN BUREN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin setting.

Van Buren township has 35.5 square miles of land in St. Louis County. Its Census reference point is in Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin, 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

Van Buren and St. Louis County

Van Buren 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

Van Buren by land and water

The Census records 0.25 square miles of water within Van Buren, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 8.2 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, Van Buren township has 87.5% of the land area of nearby Elmer township (40.6 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Van Buren 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 Van Buren

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

02

Read the Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin setting

Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin 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 Elmer

Elmer is 3.3 miles north of the Van Buren 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.

Van Buren 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 VAN BUREN

USGS National Map

Begin at 46.9985° N, 92.8755° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Van Buren ↗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

Van Buren 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 Lakes Upham and Aitkin

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 Van Buren.

Elmer lies about 3.3 miles north of Van Buren by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Van Buren in context

NSEWElmer · 3.3 miles1Floodwood · 5.7 miles2Ness · 5.9 miles3Floodwood · 6.1 miles4Meadowlands · 8.5 miles5Halden · 9 miles6OUTER RING: 9 MILES
  1. 1
    Elmer3.3 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Floodwood5.7 mi · city
  3. 3
    Ness5.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Floodwood6.1 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Meadowlands8.5 mi · city
  6. 6
    Halden9 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 Van Buren
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 Van Buren?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Louis County. Van Buren’s 35.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Van Buren property in Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin?+

No. Glacial Lakes Upham and Aitkin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Van Buren 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 Elmer as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.3 miles north of Van Buren’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 Van Buren?+

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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