Minnesota State Highway 113
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Minnesota State Highway 113 is a highway
in northwest Minnesota
, which runs from its intersection
with State Highway 32
in Syre
and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highway 71
in Clover Township
(17 miles north of the city of Park Rapids
).
Highway 113 is 55 miles (88.5 km) in length.
, the White Earth Indian Reservation
, Waubun
, and Clover Township
.
The route intersects U.S. Highway 59
in Waubun
.
The route passes through Clearwater County
briefly twice in southern La Prairie Township.
The route passes through the White Earth State Forest in southeast Mahnomen County
and northeast Becker County
.
Highway 113 parallels State Highway 34
and State Highway 200
throughout its route.
The western terminus of Highway 113 is located in the Red River Valley
region of Minnesota.
The eastern terminus of the route is located immediately south of Lake Itasca
.
Highway 113 serves as the southern border for Itasca State Park
. The two park entrances are located on nearby Highways 71
(east entrance) and 200
(north entrance).
The route is legally defined as Routes 200 and 283 in the Minnesota Statutes. It is not marked with these numbers.
at Waubun
and U.S. 71
at Clover Township
was authorized on April 22, 1933.
The section of the route between U.S. 59 at Waubun and State Highway 32
at Syre
was authorized in 1949.
Only a small portion of the route, east of Waubun, had been paved by 1953. The entire route was paved by the late 1960s.
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
in northwest Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
, which runs from its intersection
Intersection (road)
An intersection is a road junction where two or more roads either meet or cross at grade . An intersection may be 3-way - a T junction or fork, 4-way - a crossroads, or 5-way or more...
with State Highway 32
Minnesota State Highway 32
Minnesota State Highway 32 is a highway in west-central and northwest Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 34 in Tansem Township near Barnesville and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 11 in Greenbush at Roseau County.Highway 32...
in Syre
Syre, Minnesota
Syre is an unincorporated community in Home Lake Township, Norman County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located south of Twin Valley and southeast of Ada at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 32 and 113.-Further reading:...
and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highway 71
U.S. Route 71
U.S. Route 71 is a north–south United States highway. This original 1926 route has remained largely unchanged by encroaching Interstate highways. Currently, the highway's northern terminus is in International Falls, Minnesota at the Canadian border, at the southern end of the Fort...
in Clover Township
Clover Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota
Clover Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
(17 miles north of the city of Park Rapids
Park Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,276 people, 1,476 households, and 788 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.5 people per square mile . There were 1,616 housing units at an average density of 270.1 per square mile...
).
Highway 113 is 55 miles (88.5 km) in length.
Route description
Highway 113 serves as an east–west route in northwest Minnesota between SyreSyre, Minnesota
Syre is an unincorporated community in Home Lake Township, Norman County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located south of Twin Valley and southeast of Ada at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 32 and 113.-Further reading:...
, the White Earth Indian Reservation
White Earth Indian Reservation
The White Earth Indian Reservation is the home to the White Earth Nation, located in northwestern Minnesota. It is the largest Indian reservation in that state...
, Waubun
Waubun, Minnesota
Waubun is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 400 at the 2010 census.U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 113 are two of the main routes in the community.-Geography:...
, and Clover Township
Clover Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota
Clover Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
.
The route intersects U.S. Highway 59
U.S. Route 59
U.S. Route 59 is a north–south United States highway . A latecomer to the U.S. numbered route system, U.S. 59 is now a border-to-border route, Part of NAFTA Corridor Highway System. It parallels U.S. Route 75 for nearly its entire route, never much more than away, until it veers southwest...
in Waubun
Waubun, Minnesota
Waubun is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 400 at the 2010 census.U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 113 are two of the main routes in the community.-Geography:...
.
The route passes through Clearwater County
Clearwater County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
briefly twice in southern La Prairie Township.
The route passes through the White Earth State Forest in southeast Mahnomen County
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 1,969 households, and 1,366 families residing in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile . There were 2,700 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
and northeast Becker County
Becker County, Minnesota
Becker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 32,504. Its county seat is Detroit Lakes. A portion of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county.-History:...
.
Highway 113 parallels State Highway 34
Minnesota State Highway 34
Minnesota State Highway 34 is a highway in west-central and north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 9 in Barnesville and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with State Highways 200 and 371 in Walker.The route is concurrent with U.S...
and State Highway 200
Minnesota State Highway 200
Minnesota State Highway 200 is a highway in northwest and northeast Minnesota,which runs from North Dakota Highway 200 at the North Dakota state line near Halstad, and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S...
throughout its route.
The western terminus of Highway 113 is located in the Red River Valley
Red River Valley
The Red River Valley is a region in central North America that is drained by the Red River of the North. It is significant in the geography of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba for its relatively fertile lands and the population centers of Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, and Winnipeg...
region of Minnesota.
The eastern terminus of the route is located immediately south of Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca
Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake, approximately in area, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is located in southeastern Clearwater County within Itasca State Park and it has an average depth of 20–35 feet , and is 1,475 ft above sea level.The Ojibwe name for...
.
Highway 113 serves as the southern border for Itasca State Park
Itasca State Park
Itasca State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, and contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The park spans of northern Minnesota, and is located about north of Park Rapids, Minnesota and from Bagley, Minnesota...
. The two park entrances are located on nearby Highways 71
U.S. Route 71
U.S. Route 71 is a north–south United States highway. This original 1926 route has remained largely unchanged by encroaching Interstate highways. Currently, the highway's northern terminus is in International Falls, Minnesota at the Canadian border, at the southern end of the Fort...
(east entrance) and 200
Minnesota State Highway 200
Minnesota State Highway 200 is a highway in northwest and northeast Minnesota,which runs from North Dakota Highway 200 at the North Dakota state line near Halstad, and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S...
(north entrance).
The route is legally defined as Routes 200 and 283 in the Minnesota Statutes. It is not marked with these numbers.
History
The section of Highway 113 between U.S. 59U.S. Route 59
U.S. Route 59 is a north–south United States highway . A latecomer to the U.S. numbered route system, U.S. 59 is now a border-to-border route, Part of NAFTA Corridor Highway System. It parallels U.S. Route 75 for nearly its entire route, never much more than away, until it veers southwest...
at Waubun
Waubun, Minnesota
Waubun is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 400 at the 2010 census.U.S. Route 59 and Minnesota State Highway 113 are two of the main routes in the community.-Geography:...
and U.S. 71
U.S. Route 71
U.S. Route 71 is a north–south United States highway. This original 1926 route has remained largely unchanged by encroaching Interstate highways. Currently, the highway's northern terminus is in International Falls, Minnesota at the Canadian border, at the southern end of the Fort...
at Clover Township
Clover Township, Hubbard County, Minnesota
Clover Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
was authorized on April 22, 1933.
The section of the route between U.S. 59 at Waubun and State Highway 32
Minnesota State Highway 32
Minnesota State Highway 32 is a highway in west-central and northwest Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 34 in Tansem Township near Barnesville and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 11 in Greenbush at Roseau County.Highway 32...
at Syre
Syre, Minnesota
Syre is an unincorporated community in Home Lake Township, Norman County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located south of Twin Valley and southeast of Ada at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 32 and 113.-Further reading:...
was authorized in 1949.
Only a small portion of the route, east of Waubun, had been paved by 1953. The entire route was paved by the late 1960s.