Highland, Lake County, Minnesota

Highland is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Minnesota, United States.

See also: Highland (disambiguation)
Highland, Minnesota
Unincorporated community
Highland
Location in Minnesota
Highland
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 47°12′18″N 91°43′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyLake
Elevation
1,650 ft (500 m)
Population
 • Total20
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)218
GNIS feature ID654756[1]

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
  1. "Highland, Lake County, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Warren Upham (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 294.


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