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Atkinson
Atkinson is located in Minnesota
Atkinson
Atkinson
Location in Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Carlton County
Township Atkinson Township
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
ZIP code
55718
Area code(s) 218
GNIS feature ID 0639496

Atkinson is a small, unincorporated community located in Atkinson Township, within Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. It's a quiet place that doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Atkinson Township.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially part of a city or town. It means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county or township it's in. This is common in many parts of the United States, especially in rural areas.

How Atkinson is Governed

For Atkinson, this means that services like road maintenance and some public safety are handled by Carlton County or Atkinson Township. Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county or township, which then provides services for everyone in that area, including Atkinson.

Where is Atkinson Located?

Atkinson is situated in a convenient spot in Carlton County. It lies between two other communities: Cloquet and Mahtowa. This means it's easy to travel to these nearby places for shopping, schools, or other activities.

Important Roads Nearby

The community is found right where two local roads meet: Carlton County Road 61 and County Road 144. These roads help people get around the area. For longer trips, major highways are also close by. Interstate 35 and State Highway 210 are both near Atkinson. Interstate 35 is a very important highway that connects many states, making it easy to travel far from Atkinson.

Distance to Cloquet

Atkinson is located about 8 miles southwest of Cloquet. Cloquet is a larger city in Carlton County, offering more services and opportunities for residents of Atkinson and the surrounding areas.

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