White Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota
| White Township, Minnesota | |
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| Township | |
 White Township, Minnesota
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| Coordinates: 47°29′49″N 92°14′46″W / 47.49694°N 92.24611°WCoordinates: 47°29′49″N 92°14′46″W / 47.49694°N 92.24611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 113.4 sq mi (293.8 km2) |
| • Land | 109.2 sq mi (282.9 km2) |
| • Water | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,229 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 27-69898 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665980 |
White Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,229 at the 2010 census.
Saint Louis County Highways 100 and 110; State Highway 135 (MN 135); and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are four of the main routes in the township.
The unincorporated community of Palo is located within White Township.
The city of Aurora is located within White Township geographically but is a separate entity. Biwabik and Hoyt Lakes are nearby.
White Township was named for an official at the local Kimberly Mining Company.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 113.4 square miles (294 km2); 109.2 square miles (283 km2) is land and 4.2 square miles (11 km2), or 3.72%, is water.
Several lakes, rivers, and scenic nature trails are located within the township. The Saint Louis River and the Partridge River both flow through White Township. The Embarrass River flows through the northwest corner of the township. Water Hen Creek flows through the southeast part of the township. Mud Hen Creek briefly flows through the southwest corner of the township. First Creek and Second Creek also flow through the township.
The following are adjacent to White Township:
White Township covers an enormous area. Saint Louis County Highway 100 runs north–south through the central and south–central portions of White Township. MN 135 runs north–south through the northern portion of White Township. MN 135 continues north to Embarrass Township. County Highway 110 runs east–west through the east–central portion of White Township. Highway 110 continues east to Hoyt Lakes. Vermilion Trail (County 4) passes through the southwest corner of White Township.
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