Silverdale, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silverdale
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 Silverdale, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Silverdale, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55771
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654944 |
Silverdale is a small, unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Silverdale is located in the southeast part of Koochiching County.
You can find Silverdale between the towns of Orr and Togo. It's right where State Highway 65 (also known as MN 65) meets County Road 74.
The area around Silverdale is known for its beautiful natural features. The Little Fork River flows through this community, and the Willow River, which is a smaller stream that joins the Little Fork River, is also nearby.
Exploring Silverdale's Location
Silverdale is nestled on the edge of the Koochiching State Forest, a large area of trees and nature. It's part of a bigger area called the South Koochiching Unorganized Territory.
Nearby Places to Visit
If you're in Silverdale, you're close to several other small communities. These include Rauch, Greaney, Nett Lake, and Orr.
Silverdale is about 22 miles (35 km) west-southwest of Orr. It's also about 17 miles (27 km) north of Togo. For bigger towns, Silverdale is around 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Cook and about 64 miles (103 km) south of International Falls.
