Clearwater County was established in 1902 as the 83rd of Minnesota’s 87 counties. It retained a translation of its Ojibwe name, “Gawakomitgweia,” which means “clear water.” Its county seat, Bagley, abounds with beautiful pine forests and shimmering lakes. Clearwater County is known nation-wide as the home of Itasca State Park and Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River. The county is currently home to about 8,695 residents.
General All Purpose Maps
Great and useful info for the area.
Not including unincorporated communities
Cities
Bagley
Clearbrook
Gonvick
Leonard
Shevlin
Townships
Bear Creek Township
Clover Township
Copley Township
Dudley Township
Eddy Township
Falk Township
Greenwood Township
Hangaard Township
Holst Township
Itasca Township
La Prairie Township
Leon Township
Long Lost Lake Township
Minerva Township
Moose Creek Township
Nora Township
Pine Lake Township
Popple Township
Rice Township
Shevlin Township
Sinclair Township
Winsor Township
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Cleawater County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.
If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.
Library Club – Bagley
Movies for Munchkins – Bagley
Family Fun Time – Bagley
Annual Spring Bake Sale – Bagley
International Museum Day – Bagley
Flag Day – Bagley
Clearwater County Fair – Bagley
Clearwater County Fair (Continued) – Bagley
Banned Books Week – Bagley
Pumpkin Decorating Palooza – Bagley
Legion Steak Fry – Clearbrook
Holiday Movie – Bagley
A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.
Assessor (218) 694-6260
Attorney (218) 694-6566
Auditor (218) 694-6520
Court Administration (218) 694-6177
Emergency Management (218) 694-6226
Environmental Services (218) 694-6183
Extension (218) 694-6151
GIS Mapping/E911 (218) 694-3633
Highway (218) 694-6132
Human Services (218) 694-6512
Land & Forestry (218) 694-6227
MIS (218) 694-3633
Public Health/Nursing Services (218) 694-6581
Probation (218) 694-2200
Recorder (218) 694-6129
Sheriff’s Office (218) 694-6226
Surveyor (218) 694-6129
Treasurer (218) 694-6130
Veteran Services (218) 694-6618
Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.
*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.clearwater.mn.us/
Shevlin | (218) 657-2275
Park Rapids | (218) 699-7251
You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:
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