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Bassett, Minnesota

Coordinates: 47°23′14″N 91°49′44″W / 47.38722°N 91.82889°W / 47.38722; -91.82889
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Bassett, Minnesota
Bassett, Minnesota is located in Minnesota
Bassett, Minnesota
Bassett, Minnesota
Location of the community of Bassett
within Bassett Township, Saint Louis County
Bassett, Minnesota is located in the United States
Bassett, Minnesota
Bassett, Minnesota
Bassett, Minnesota (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°23′14″N 91°49′44″W / 47.38722°N 91.82889°W / 47.38722; -91.82889
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySaint Louis
TownshipBassett Township
Elevation
1,719 ft (524 m)
Population
 • Total10
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55602
Area code218
GNIS feature ID1989116[1]

Bassett is an unincorporated community in Bassett Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States located within the Superior National Forest.

The community is located 23 miles southeast of the city of Hoyt Lakes on Saint Louis County Highway 16. Highway 16 serves as a direct east–west route in northeast Minnesota between U.S. Highway 53 and Silver Bay. Bassett is located 34 miles northwest of the city of Two Harbors.

The boundary line between Saint Louis and Lake counties is near Bassett.

Hall Road and Round Lake Road are both in the vicinity.

The communities of Fairbanks, Toimi, Petrel, Brimson, Rollins, and Wales are all located near Bassett.

Toimi Creek and Petrel Creek both flow through the community.

References

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  1. ^ "Bassett, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  • Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition