General Info
Lake of the Woods County was named after Lake of the Woods which shores lie to the north of the County. The county is also the most northern point of the continental United States. Settlement began in the early 1900s but the area was discovered as early as the late 17th century by French explorers. Most settlers were fur traders or loggers looking for good land for timber and places to trade. As the area grew, residents decided to separate from Beltrami County and form their own. Lake of the Woods County was established in 1922 making it the youngest county in Minnesota. By 1930 Lake of the Woods County had a population of 4,194 people. Today Lake of the Woods County is home to approximately 3,880 residents.
