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Nearest Communities to Clear Lake,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Clear Lake, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Clear Lake:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Clear Lake is located in Cerro Gordo County.

The following 8 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Cerro Gordo County: Butler, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock, Mitchell, Winnebago, Worth & Wright.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 99 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Clear Lake. Of these communities, 74 are located in counties other than Cerro Gordo County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Clear Lake (which is Cerro Gordo County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Clear Lake

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Cerro Gordo County   (where Clear Lake resides)
    • County Website:   www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Cerro Gordo:   Mason City
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Emery
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emery have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emery
        • Emery is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Ventura Heights
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ventura Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventura Heights
        • Ventura Heights is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Ventura
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ventura have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ventura
        • Ventura is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 706 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ventura <4>
      • Central Heights
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Central Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Central Heights
        • Central Heights is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Registry Park
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Registry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Registry Park
        • Registry Park is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Creamery
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Creamery. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creamery
        • Creamery is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Creamery
        • From Clear Lake to Creamery
      • Burchinal
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Mason City Junction
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Mason City
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Cameron
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Cameron. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cameron
        • Cameron is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Cameron
        • From Clear Lake to Cameron
      • Freeman
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeman
        • Freeman is located in Cerro Gordo County
      • Swaledale
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
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        • Hurley
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurley
          • Hurley is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Hanford
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanford
          • Hanford is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Portland
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Thornton
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
        • Plymouth Junction
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Plymouth
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
          • Plymouth is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 361 people
        • Rockwell
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Rock Falls
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Falls
          • Rock Falls is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 146 people
        • Meservey
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meservey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meservey
          • Meservey is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 237 people
        • Owen
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owen
          • Owen is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Wheelerwood
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheelerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelerwood
          • Wheelerwood is located in Cerro Gordo County
        • Cartersville
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Dougherty
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dougherty have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dougherty
          • Dougherty is located in Cerro Gordo County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 56 people
  • Butler County
  • Floyd County
    • County Website:   www.floydcoia.org/
    • County Seat for Floyd:   Charles City
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Nora Junction
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nora Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora Junction
        • Nora Junction is located in Floyd County
      • Nora Springs
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nora Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nora Springs
        • Nora Springs is located in Floyd County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nora Springs <4>
      • Rockford
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Rudd
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Aureola
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aureola have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aureola
        • Aureola is located in Floyd County
      • Marble Rock
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Rock
        • Marble Rock is located in Floyd County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marble Rock <4>
      • Carney
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carney have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carney
        • Carney is located in Floyd County
      • Roseville
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
  • Franklin County
    • County Seat for Franklin:   Hampton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Sheffield
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheffield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheffield
        • Sheffield is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
      • Chapin
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Alexander
        (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Latimer
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Latimer have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latimer
        • Latimer is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 463 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Latimer <4>
      • Coulter
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Washington
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washington
        • Washington is located in Franklin County
      • Hampton
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
        • Hampton is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,162 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton <4>
      • Hansell
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Hancock County
    • County Seat for Hancock:   Garner
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Garner
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garner
        • Garner is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,031 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garner <4>
      • Hayfield Junction
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayfield Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayfield Junction
        • Hayfield Junction is located in Hancock County
      • Miller
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miller have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miller
        • Miller is located in Hancock County
      • Klemme
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Klemme have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Klemme
        • Klemme is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 455 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Klemme <4>
      • Hawley
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawley
        • Hawley is located in Hancock County
      • Hayfield
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hayfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hayfield
        • Hayfield is located in Hancock County
      • Duncan
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Goodell
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Britt
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Crystal Lake
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Lake
        • Crystal Lake is located in Hancock County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Kanawha
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Hutchins
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Hutchins. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutchins
        • Hutchins is located in Hancock County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Hutchins
        • From Clear Lake to Hutchins
      • Continue List   (4 more) ...
        • Stilson
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stilson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stilson
          • Stilson is located in Hancock County
        • Denhart
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denhart have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denhart
          • Denhart is located in Hancock County
        • Woden
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
        • Corwith
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corwith have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corwith
          • Corwith is located in Hancock County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 245 people
  • Mitchell County
    • County Seat for Mitchell:   Osage
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Dixie
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie
        • Dixie is located in Mitchell County
      • Rock Creek
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Carpenter
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpenter have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter
        • Carpenter is located in Mitchell County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 108 people
      • Mitchell
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Saint Ansgar
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Ansgar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Ansgar
        • Saint Ansgar is located in Mitchell County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,125 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Ansgar <4>
      • Otranto
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otranto have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otranto
        • Otranto is located in Mitchell County
      • Osage
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Stacyville Junction
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stacyville Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stacyville Junction
        • Stacyville Junction is located in Mitchell County
  • Winnebago County
    • County Seat for Winnebago:   Forest City
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Forest City
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Ratna ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ratna have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ratna
        • Ratna is located in Winnebago County
      • Leland
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Lake Mills
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Mills
        • Lake Mills is located in Winnebago County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,987 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Mills <4>
      • Norman ‑ Historic
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norman
        • Norman is located in Winnebago County
      • Scarville
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarville
        • Scarville is located in Winnebago County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 66 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scarville <4>
      • Thompson
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thompson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompson
        • Thompson is located in Winnebago County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 466 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thompson <4>
      • Vinje
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
  • Worth County
    • County Seat for Worth:   Northwood
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Fertile
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fertile have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fertile
        • Fertile is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 356 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fertile <4>
      • Hanlontown
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hanlontown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanlontown
        • Hanlontown is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
      • Manly
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Joice
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joice have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joice
        • Joice is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Glade
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade
        • Glade is located in Worth County
      • Kensett
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kensett have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kensett
        • Kensett is located in Worth County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 249 people
      • Bristol
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Somber
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Somber have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Somber
        • Somber is located in Worth County
      • Bolan
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
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        • Grafton
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Lansrud
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lansrud have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lansrud
          • Lansrud is located in Worth County
        • Northwood
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northwood
          • Northwood is located in Worth County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,958 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Northwood <4>
        • Silver Lake
          (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Meltonville
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meltonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meltonville
          • Meltonville is located in Worth County
        • Deer Creek
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
          • Deer Creek is located in Worth County
  • Wright County
  • Freeborn County
    • County Website:   www.co.freeborn.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Freeborn:   Albert Lea (MN)
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Clear Lake   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Clear Lake.
      • Emmons
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emmons have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emmons
        • Emmons is located in Freeborn County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
      • Gordonsville
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordonsville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordonsville
        • Gordonsville is located in Freeborn County (MN)
      • Twin Lakes
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Glenville
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
        • Glenville is located in Freeborn County (MN)
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glenville <4>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Clear Lake) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Clear Lake. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 43.1373, Longitude: -93.3787    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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