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Laurentian Divide

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Laurentian Divide — direction of view not recorded. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
1,849 ft
Relief
68 ft drop
A home on Gunflint Lake near Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Chad Davis from Minneapolis, United States · CC BY 2.0 · source

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:0619:1518:34
June solstice05:0321:0620:17
September equinox06:5019:0218:21
December solstice07:5016:1215:18

Local time (America/Chicago). Computed for this exact position.

Where it is

  • Grand Marais24.0 mi south-southeast
  • Lutsen29.7 mi south-southwest
  • Tofte36.7 mi south-southwest
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How high is Laurentian Divide?

Laurentian Divide sits at about 1,849 feet (564 m).

What is the nearest town to Laurentian Divide?

Grand Marais, 24 miles SSE of Laurentian Divide.

What is the next lookout after Laurentian Divide?

Lookout Point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Laurentian Divide.

A scenic overlook on Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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