Finland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Crystal Bay and Beaver Bay townships, Lake County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 195.
Geography
The community of Finland is located inland from Lake Superior's North Shore and northeast of the city of Two Harbors. State Highway 1, County Road 6, and County Road 7 are three of the main routes in the community. State Highway 1 continues northwest from Finland to Ely.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Finland CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.41%, are water. The Baptism River flows through the community. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park is located northeast of Finland.
The community is located within the Finland State Forest in Lake County.
History
A post office called Finland has been in operation since 1915, and a cooperative general store was established in 1913, which is Minnesota's longest continuously operated store. A large share of the early settlers being Finns, natives of Finland, caused the name to be selected.
The visitor center is the former home of forest ranger and long time Finland resident O. M. Eckbeck, who built it in 1927.
The Lutheran church was struck by lightning on July 6, 2013, and burned down.
Recreation
Finland and the surrounding area host a wide array of outdoor activities. The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT), Wolf Ridge ELC, Sawmill Creek Dome, and Section 13 are located nearby. These destinations attract many hikers, rock climbers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Information on rock climbing at Sawmill Creek Dome and Section 13 can be found in Minnesota climbing guidebooks.
