Highland, Lake County, Minnesota facts for kids
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Highland, Minnesota
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 Highland, Lake County, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Highland, Lake County, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654756 |
Highland is a small, quiet place in Lake County, Minnesota, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
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Exploring Highland, Minnesota
Highland is a peaceful spot with a small population. It's a great example of the many tiny communities found across Minnesota.
Where is Highland Located?
Highland is found about 16 miles north of a city called Two Harbors. You can find it near where Lake County Road 14 (also known as Wales Road) meets Highland Lake Road. Another road, Lake County Highway 2, is also nearby.
Highland is part of a larger area in Lake County called the Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory. This is just how the county organizes its land.
What's in a Name?
Highland gets its name from its location. It's situated at a high elevation, meaning it's quite a bit above sea level. This "lofty elevation" is why it was named Highland.
Interestingly, Highland also has an unofficial nickname: Marcy. Sometimes, small communities have names that people use in everyday talk, even if they aren't the official ones.
Nearby Communities
If you travel around Highland, you might come across other small, unincorporated communities. Two of these are Wales and Brimson, which are not far away.
