Orth, Minnesota

Orth is an unincorporated community in Nore Township, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States, located in the northwestern corner of the county.

Orth
Unincorporated community
Orth
Location of the community of Orth
within Nore Township, Itasca County
Orth
Orth (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°50′21″N 94°18′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyItasca
TownshipNore Township
Elevation
1,450 ft (440 m)
Population
 • Total20
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
56661
Area code(s)218
GNIS feature ID657684[1]

The community is located southwest of Northome; along Itasca County Road 30. The North Cormorant River is in the vicinity. U.S. Highway 71 and State Highway 46 (MN 46) are both nearby.

Nearby places include Bergville, Northome, Houpt, Funkley, Blackduck, and Alvwood.

Orth is located five miles southwest of Northome and 14 miles northeast of Blackduck. Orth is nine miles northwest of Alvwood and 47 miles northwest of Deer River. The boundary line between Itasca, Koochiching, and Beltrami counties is nearby.

Orth is located within ZIP code 56661, based in Northome. A post office previously operated in the community of Orth, first as Bridgie (1895–1908), and then as Orth (1908–1930), until its closing in 1930.

References
  1. "Orth, Minnesota". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  • Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition
  • Mn/DOT map of Itasca County – Sheet 2 – 2011 edition


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