Traverse County, MN

County in Northwest MN

Traverse County, with an area of 568 square miles, is located in the west central part of Minnesota on the North and South Dakota borders.  The State and County line runs through Lake Traverse and its outlet, the Bois de Sioux.

As a part of the continental divide, the stretch of land between the two lakes is of special interest.  From it, waters flow northward through Lake Traverse, the Bois de Sioux, the Red River, Lake Winnipeg and the Nelson River to Hudson Bay; and southward through Big Stone Lake, the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers to the Gulf of Mexico.

Traverse County lies in the old bed of the glacial Lake Agassiz.  The waters of this lake cut the channel which is now Browns Valley and found an outlet along the present course of the Minnesota River.

Sponsors of Traverse County, MN


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

Towns of Traverse County, MN


The small towns of the Midwest are rich in history and a great way of life! Below you can visit and learn about the small towns we call home! Towns that have their name highlighted have become FEATURED TOWNS. Businesses/organizations from these towns have stepped forward as SPONSORS enabling us to include (or will include as acquired) stories and website links to ALL their community organizations (chambers, groups and departments, etc.), stories and website links to ALL their points of interest, annual festivals/events and stories done about their citizens, veterans and faith community. To learn how to become a featured town CLICK HERE!

Businesses of Traverse County, MN


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!