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Nearest Communities to Waukon,
Listed County-By-County

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

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most 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.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Waukon.<1>

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

Waukon is located in Norman County.

The following 6 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Norman County: Becker, Clay, Mahnomen, Polk, Cass (ND) & Traill (ND).

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 55 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Waukon. Of these communities, 39 are located in counties other than Norman 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 Waukon (which is Norman 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 Waukon

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

  • Norman County   (where Waukon resides)
    • County Website:   www.co.norman.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Norman:   Ada
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Waukon   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Waukon.
      • Ranum
        (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranum
        • Ranum is located in Norman County
      • Faith
        (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faith
        • Faith is located in Norman County
      • Sundal
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sundal have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sundal
        • Sundal is located in Norman County
      • Gary
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gary have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gary
        • Gary is located in Norman County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gary <4>
      • Flaming
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flaming. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flaming
        • Flaming is located in Norman County
      • Rindal
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Rindal. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rindal
        • Rindal is located in Norman County
      • Fossum
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fossum have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fossum
        • Fossum is located in Norman County
      • Heiberg
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heiberg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heiberg
        • Heiberg is located in Norman County
      • Twin Valley
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Valley
        • Twin Valley is located in Norman County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 750 people
      • Flom
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Syre
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Syre have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Syre
        • Syre is located in Norman County
      • Ada
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ada have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ada
        • Ada is located in Norman County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,556 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ada <4>
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        • Hadler
          (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hadler have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hadler
          • Hadler is located in Norman County
        • Lockhart
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lockhart have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockhart
          • Lockhart is located in Norman County
        • Borup
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borup have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borup
          • Borup is located in Norman County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 103 people
        • Anthony
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anthony have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anthony
          • Anthony is located in Norman County
  • Becker County
    • County Website:   www.co.becker.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Becker:   Detroit Lakes
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Waukon   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Waukon.
      • Ogema
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogema have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogema
        • Ogema is located in Becker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
      • White Earth
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Callaway
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Callaway have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Callaway
        • Callaway is located in Becker County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 227 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Callaway <4>
      • Richwood
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richwood
        • Richwood is located in Becker County
  • Clay County
    • County Website:   www.co.clay.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Clay:   Moorhead
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Waukon   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Waukon.
      • Ulen
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ulen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ulen
        • Ulen is located in Clay County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 544 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ulen <4>
      • Felton
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Hitterdal
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hitterdal have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hitterdal
        • Hitterdal is located in Clay County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 213 people
  • Clearwater County
    • County Website:   www.co.clearwater.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Clearwater:   Bagley
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Waukon   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Waukon.
      • Jack Pine
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jack Pine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jack Pine
        • Jack Pine is located in Clearwater County
      • Ebro
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ebro have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ebro
        • Ebro is located in Clearwater County
      • Rice Lake
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rice Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rice Lake
        • Rice Lake is located in Clearwater County
      • Big Bear Landing
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Bear Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Bear Landing
        • Big Bear Landing is located in Clearwater County
      • Bonga Landing
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonga Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonga Landing
        • Bonga Landing is located in Clearwater County
      • Bush Landing
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bush Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bush Landing
        • Bush Landing is located in Clearwater County
  • Mahnomen County
    • County Seat for Mahnomen:   Mahnomen
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Waukon   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Waukon.
      • Mahnomen
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahnomen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahnomen
        • Mahnomen is located in Mahnomen County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,220 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mahnomen <4>
      • Bejou
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bejou have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bejou
        • Bejou is located in Mahnomen County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 90 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bejou <4>
      • Beaulieu
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaulieu have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaulieu
        • Beaulieu is located in Mahnomen County
      • Waubun
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waubun have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waubun
        • Waubun is located in Mahnomen County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 401 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waubun <4>
      • Mahkonce
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahkonce have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahkonce
        • Mahkonce is located in Mahnomen County
      • Naytahwaush
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Naytahwaush have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Naytahwaush
        • Naytahwaush is located in Mahnomen County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Naytahwaush <4>
      • Pine Bend
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Bend
        • Pine Bend is located in Mahnomen County
      • Roy Lake
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roy Lake
        • Roy Lake is located in Mahnomen County
  • Polk County
    • County Website:   www.co.polk.mn.us/
    • County Seat for Polk:   Crookston
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Waukon   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Waukon.
      • Winger
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winger have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winger
        • Winger is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 208 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winger <4>
      • Fertile
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Maple Bay
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Bay
        • Maple Bay is located in Polk County
      • Erskine
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • McIntosh
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McIntosh have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McIntosh
        • McIntosh is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 596 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for McIntosh <4>
      • Melvin
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melvin
        • Melvin is located in Polk County
      • Mentor
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mentor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mentor
        • Mentor is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 147 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mentor <4>
      • West View Court
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West View Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West View Court
        • West View Court is located in Polk County
      • Beltrami
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beltrami have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beltrami
        • Beltrami is located in Polk County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
      • Dugdale
        (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dugdale
        • Dugdale is located in Polk County
      • Fosston
        (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Tilden Junction
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tilden Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tilden Junction
        • Tilden Junction is located in Polk County
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        • Lengby
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lengby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lengby
          • Lengby is located in Polk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
        • Benoit
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benoit have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benoit
          • Benoit is located in Polk County
        • Greenview
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenview
          • Greenview is located in Polk County
        • Harold
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harold have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harold
          • Harold is located in Polk County
        • Olga
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Olga have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olga
          • Olga is located in Polk County
  • Red Lake County

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Waukon) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waukon. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.3689, Longitude: -96.1312       In this case, the coordinates for Waukon have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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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