Clearwater County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population is 8,423. Its county seat is Bagley6. Clearwater County is home to Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River. Portions of the Red Lake and White Earth Indian reservations extend into the county.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,667 km² (1,030 mi²). 2,576 km² (995 mi²) of it is land and 91 km² (35 mi²) of it (3.41%) is water.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,667 km² (1,030 mi²). 2,576 km² (995 mi²) of it is land and 91 km² (35 mi²) of it (3.41%) is water.
