Perch Lake Township, Carlton County, Minnesota
Perch Lake Township, Minnesota | |
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| Coordinates: 46°42′41″N 92°37′23″W / 46.71139°N 92.62306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Carlton |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.5 sq mi (94.7 km2) |
| • Land | 34.6 sq mi (89.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 998 |
| • Density | 28.8/sq mi (11.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 27-50446 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0665282 |
Perch Lake Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 998 as of the 2000 census. "Perch Lake" is probably an English translation of the Native American name for this township's namesake lake.
Big Lake Road, Twin Lakes Drive, Ditchbank Road, Mission Road, and Cary Road are five of the main routes in the township. Perch Lake Township is located immediately west of the city of Cloquet. The community of Sawyer is located immediately south of the township.
Perch Lake Township is located within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation.