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| Bowstring (township) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 1990-2000 Change | |
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| Population | 125 | 283 | 217 | 242 | 25 | 11.52 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 25.90 | 29.31 | 26.59 | 26.56 | -0.03 | -0.13 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 4.83 | 9.66 | 8.16 | 9.11 | 0.95 | 11.66 |
| Housing Units | 107 | 243 | 179 | 259 | 80 | 44.69 |
| Households | -- | 99 | 73 | 101 | 28 | 38.36 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.86 | 2.97 | 2.40 | -0.57 | -19.26 |
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
There were 101 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.67.
In the township the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $31,000, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,006. About 20.0% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.1% of those sixty five or over.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Long before the white man came to northern Minnesota, the Ojibwe were settled on the shores of the Bowstring Lake area. The settlements were usually near water that provided a method of transportation.
Duncan MacDougal homesteaded on Bowstring Lake in about 1894, and William Donnely arrived in 1895. Other early homesteaders included the Erickson, Melhus, Gibbs, Johnston, Christie and Sombs families.
W.J. Gibbs arrived in Bowstring in 1896 at the present site of the Bowstring Lodge. In 1901, he built a store which was designated as the first post office in 1902.
Jessie Lake and Bowstring townships were a combined township in the early days. In April 1916 The Itasca News reported that all of the officers elected were from the north end of Lake Jessie Township. This resulted in a petition that was liberally signed in both extremities of the Township for a legal division of the territory. The petition was approved by the county commissioners. The newly organized Township of Bowstring then held an election. Elected were supervisors Algot Johnson, J. H. Miller, L. Mallett, town clerk Ervin Sombs, and justices of the peace Malcolm Campbell and Jacob Jacobson.
After Gibbs moved to Inger in 1910, Carl Christie was named postmaster at Bowstring. The post office was moved to Schedin's store. Bowstring Store is the current site of the post office.
The area was dotted with small country schools at one time, often named for the families that donated the land. In Bowstring there was a Donnely, Greenwood, South Bowstring and Sombs school.
Bowstring also has cemetery named after the family who donated the land. The Donnely Cemetery is the final resting place for many of the of the Bowstring pioneers.
Later the people at Bowstring needed a church, so they built one. The U.S Forestry donated the trees. Local volunteers logged, sawed and planed the lumber. The women were busy raising money, and when they had $300, they began to build. Rev. Herb Peters was asked for help and they affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The cornerstone was laid in 1961.
The Bowstring Store, located at the junction of State Highway 6 and County Road 133 was built by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schedin. The post office was moved to the store and the Schedins operated the business for many years. Present owners Randy and Chris Harju have built a large addition to the store and continue as postmasters of Bowstring.
Bowstring Store in the 1950's
There is an airport at Bowstring were a 2500 foot landing strip opened in 1961. Owned by Itasca County, it is "the best kept secret in the County" according to Airport Board Member Art Merdes.
Excerpted from the Deer River Centennial History, published by the Deer River Area Centennial Committee, 1998
| Chairman | Jerome McCormack | (218) 832-3384 |
| Clerk | Audrey McCormack | (218) 832-3384 |
| Treasurer | Beth Hanggi | (218) 832-3255 |
| Supervisor | Christine Schultz | |
| Supervisor | Richard Schedin | (218) 832-3171 |
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Bowstring Shore 49231 County Road 173 Deer River MN 56636 Phone: (218) 832-3101 Toll Free: (888) 832-3101 Web: www.bowstringshores.com |
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 Experience
the thrill of world class fishing! Walleyes, northerns or crappies.
The excellent fishing at Bowstring Shores offers fun for all ages.
Boats, motors, bait, gas and oil are available at the dock along
with a ramp for boat launching. We brag the best fishing in the
Chippewa National Forest. Join us and prove it to yourself! Fish
the famous walleye and northern waters of Bowstring Lake, known
by locals as "Minnesota's Pike Hole."Whether you are looking for the quiet solitude of the Chippewa National Forest, or the companionship of new friends, you will find it all at Bowstring Shores Resort. Our cozy lodge offers a place to gather with friends, old and new. Play a game of pool, enjoy a soft drink and just relax. Light groceries, gameroom, snack bar, fish freezing and laundry facilities are also available. For outside play, enjoy the heated pool, playground or a game of horseshoes, volleyball or basketball. Our family operated resort offers 14 housekeeping cottages in a variety of sizes. Our cabins are guaranteed clean, attractive and comfortable. You need only bring groceries, towels, and your "can't do withouts". |
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Bowstring Store PO Box 212 Bowstring, MN 56631 Phone: (218) 832-3123 |
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Geiger's
Trails End 51713 Trails End Road Deer River, MN 56636 Phone: Toll Free: (800) 617-4589 Web: www.geigerstrailsend.com Email: ggeiger@bigfork.net |
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 Spend
a memorable vacation with us on Bowstring Lake. Our resort is designed
with your comfort in mind, with lakeside vacation homes secluded
in the Chippewa National Forest. There's NO LIMIT to the fishing
adventures on Bowstring Lake, located 40 miles north of Grand Rapids,
Minnesota. That's especially true if you're staying at Geiger's
Trails End Resort, where we'll treat you like family by showing
you the best fishing spots and providing great accommodations for
your entire party. Get ready to REEL in unforgettable vacation memories.
Geiger's is a family resort in the secluded Chippewa National Forest.
With our clean and comfortable lakeside vacation homes, we're a
cut above the rest. We also offer a large visiting lodge with a
game room, TV, and a sandy beach -- perfect for hot summer days
-- and a playground with swings, a slide and more! |
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Georgene's Haven 50241 County Road 35 Deer River, MN 56636 Phone: (218) 832-3076 Web: www.georgeneshaven.com |
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| Georgene's Haven is a quiet family resort located on beautiful Bowstring Lake and in the Chippewa National Forest. Bowstring Lake has been named Minneapolis Star Tribune's "Lake of the Week" several occasions and has the reputation for being one of the best Walleye, Northern and Crappie lakes in Minnesota. Bowstring Lake's 9000 acres offers twenty-three miles of shoreline that leads way to many a fishing hot spot! Whether you wish to camp or stay in a cabin, Georgene's Haven offers both accommodations along the shoreline of Bowstring Lake. If you have a trailer or camper, you'll enjoy the spacious, wooded campground. Light and water hookups are available and there is an indoor bath and shower area. | |
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Jessie View Resort
and RV Campground 45756 County Road 35 Deer River, MN 56636 Phone: (218) 832-3678 Toll Free: (877) JESSIEV Web: www.jessieview.com |
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 Jessie View Resort is a Northern Minnesota resort and campground located in one of the most scenic regions in the country, the Chippewa National Forest. Hundreds of acres of forests, lakes and unspoiled beauty surround us. Our spacious property lets you relax and soak in the fresh breezes off the lake and our Minnesota cabins pamper you with modern amenities to make you feel at home. If you're self-contained with an RV or camper, we have one of the most up-to-date Minnesota campgrounds in the area. Prominently placed on 1500+ feet of sandy shoreline on Big Jessie Lake's SW side, we offer a spacious setting for your family vacation, trip with your friends or quiet getaway. |
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Northern
Acres Resort & Campground 47292 Bowstring Access Deer River, MN 56636 Phone: (218) 659-2845 (evening & weekend) Phone: (218) 659-2885 (days & fax) Web: www.paulbunyan.net/ users/northernacres |
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 Our
small, family-oriented resort and campground is located on Bowstring
Lake in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest. Come and enjoy
our quiet, unspoiled surroundings, the beautiful sunrises over Bowstring
Lake, the excellent fishing and other outdoor sports, the scenic
walking trails through the woods, many kinds of birds and wildlife,
and the area's varied recreational opportunities.
Because part of the fun in vacationing is to escape
the hectic schedules of daily life, we offer very few planned activities.
Bowstring Lake provides activities for all ages, including fishing,
boating and swimming. We can suggest local events and sights, too,
to interest almost everyone. There is even a small new casino in
Deer River, less than half an hour away. Please plan to provide
appropriate parental supervision for young children, especially
near the water! |
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Rocky
Shores Resort 49375 Holaseik Road Deer River, MN 56636 Phone: (218) 832-3556 Toll Free: (866) 878-0101 Web: www.rockyshoresresort.com |
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 The
resort is located on the east shore of Bowstring Lake in the heart
of the Chippewa National Forest. Here you can relax and enjoy
nature in the great Northwoods, experience dozens of area attractions
and get hooked on some of the best northern, perch, panfish, bass
and walleye fishing in northern Minnesota. Our seven 1, 2, and 3 bedroom cabins are very clean,
comfortable and fully furnished with all the modern amenities to
ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your stay with us.
We've also added 12 seasonal RV sites set amidst the trees on our
40-acre property. We offer boat and motor rental, dock rental for
your own boats, gas and oil, a protected harbor, and a fish cleaning
house with free freezer space. Bowstring Lake is one of the
top walleye fishing lakes in Minnesota.The resort has plenty of activities, including
a new heated outdoor swimming pool, a new playground, volleyball,
horseshoes, hiking trails, a new game room and a lodge with snack
items, light groceries, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats and souvenirs. |
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Snug Harbor Resort &
Campground 50351 County Road 35 Deer River, MN 56636 Phone: (218) 832-3466 Toll Free: (800) 419-5289 Web: www.snugharborresort.com |
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| Snug Harbor Resort & Campground is located on the shores of Bowstring Lake in northeastern Minnesota, and is completely surrounded by the Chippewa National Forest. The resort is 222 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, 37 miles northwest of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and 22 miles north of Deer River, Minnesota. The resort is open from May 1 through November 10 with seven lake-level cabins, five full hook-up camping sites and four tent sites complete with showers to choose from. Six of the cabins are two bedroom and one is a three bedroom. The cabins feature modern conveniences and all have kitchens and baths. Each cabin also has its own deck with patio chairs and a charcoal grill. Bowstring Lake is widely recognized as one of the Top Walleye Fishing Lakes in Minnesota. At just over 9,200 acres in size, Bowstring Lake provides tremendous multi-species fishing opportunities. Walleye, northern, jumbo perch, and crappie can all be readily caught here. And nothing compares to the views of the shoreline as seen from a boat or pontoon. | |
Visions North Lodging Association
Located in the heart of Itasca County our 11 lodging establishments offer you the finest in Minnesota family vacations and fishing adventures complete with lake cabins and camping. All of our resorts and campgrounds offer the incredible beauty of our Northern Minnesota location. You'll spend your vacation days surrounded by forest amidst the abundant wildlife while you fish or simply relax on the crystal-clear waters of Sand Lake, Little Sand Lake, Jessie Lake, and Bowstring Lake. Stay in any of our family-friendly resorts or campgrounds and you will find interesting historical and natural attractions nearby, as well as great dining, shopping, championship golf courses and the best trail systems in the state.
Aerial photo is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR -
click map to zoom or enlarge
Topographic map is courtesy of
Microsoft's Terra Server
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View from Lake of Bowstring Shores Resort
Sunset on Bowstring Lake
(Bowstring Shores Resort)
Bowstring Lake
(Northern Acres Resort)
Bowstring Lake
(Georgene's Haven Resort)
Bowstring Lake from
Snug Harbor Resort
Happy Fisherman
(Bowstring Shores Resort)
Harbor at Rocky Shores Resort
Bowstring Lake
(Rocky Shores Resort)
View from Lake of Bowstring Shores Resort
Sunset on Bowstring Lake
(Bowstring Shores Resort)
Interior of one of the cabins at Geiger's
Trails End
Bowstring Snowmobile Trail
Camping at the Northern Acres Resort &
Campground
The Day's Catch at the Snug Harbor Resort
Bowstring Lake
(Northern Acres Resort)
Harbor at Rocky Shores Resort
View from Lake of Bowstring Shores Resort
Harbor at Rocky Shores Resort
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