Nett Lake (CDP), Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nett Lake
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 Nett Lake
Location in Minnesota
Nett Lake
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 sq mi (4.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 230 |
| • Density | 133.64/sq mi (51.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55771
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628823 |
Nett Lake is a small community in Minnesota, United States. It's located in Saint Louis County, right on the edge of a lake also called Nett Lake. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government counts for population statistics.
Nett Lake is part of the Bois Forte Indian Reservation, which is home to the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
Where is Nett Lake?
Nett Lake is found in the northern part of Minnesota. It is about 18 miles west of a town called Orr. It's also about 31 miles northwest of another town, Cook.
A main road in the community is Saint Louis County Road 23, also known as Nett Lake Road. This road helps people get around the area.
A Look at the Past
From 1907 to 1931, a school called the Nett Lake Boarding and Day School was open in the community. This school was for Native American children. It played a part in the history of education for Indigenous peoples in the United States.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2020 census, 230 people live in Nett Lake. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
See also
In Spanish: Nett Lake (Minnesota) para niños
