Highland, Lake County, Minnesota
| Highland, Lake County, Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Highland, Lake County, Minnesota Location of the community of Highland | |
| Coordinates: 47°12′18″N 91°43′10″W / 47.20500°N 91.71944°WCoordinates: 47°12′18″N 91°43′10″W / 47.20500°N 91.71944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20 |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654756[1] |
See also: Highland (disambiguation)
Highland is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States.
The community is located 16 miles north of the city of Two Harbors near the intersection of Lake County Road 14 (Wales Road) and Highland Lake Road.
Lake County Highway 2 is in the area. Highland is also known unofficially by the name Marcy.
The unincorporated communities of Wales and Brimson are nearby.
Highland is located within Lake No. 2 Unorganized Territory of Lake County.
Highland was named for its lofty elevation.[2]
References
- ↑ "Highland, Lake County, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Warren Upham (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 294.
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