Minnesota State Highway 38
Encyclopedia
Minnesota State Highway 38 is a highway
in north-central Minnesota
, which runs from its intersection
with U.S. Highway 2
in Grand Rapids
and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 1
in Effie
.
The entire 47 miles (75.6 km) length of Highway 38 has been designated a National Scenic Byway
under the name Edge of the Wilderness. It is also sometimes called the Northwoods Highway.
and Effie
in north-central Minnesota. The route is noted for being a twisty roadway.
The route passes through many lake resort areas, such as Wabana Lake, Trout Lake, and others.
Highway 38 passes through the Chippewa National Forest
between Itasca County Road 19 and Bigfork
.
Scenic State Park
is located 7 miles east of the junction
of Highway 38 and County Road 7 at Bigfork
. The park entrance is located on County Road 7.
Highway 38 parallels State Highway 6
throughout its route.
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 north-central 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 U.S. Highway 2
U.S. Route 2 in Minnesota
U.S. Highway 2 is a highway in northwest and northeast Minnesota, which runs from the Red River at East Grand Forks and continues east to Duluth, where the route crosses the Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge over the Saint Louis Bay. The route connects the cities of East Grand Forks, Bemidji, Grand...
in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,764 people, 3,446 households, and 1,943 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.8 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 493.3 per square mile...
and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 1
Minnesota State Highway 1
Minnesota State Highway 1 is a highway in northwest and northeast Minnesota, which runs from North Dakota Highway 54 at the North Dakota state line and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with Minnesota Highway 61 at the unincorporated town of Illgen City in Beaver Bay...
in Effie
Effie, Minnesota
Effie is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 123 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highways 1 and 38 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.-Geography:...
.
The entire 47 miles (75.6 km) length of Highway 38 has been designated a National Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often...
under the name Edge of the Wilderness. It is also sometimes called the Northwoods Highway.
Route description
State Highway 38 serves as a north–south route between Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,764 people, 3,446 households, and 1,943 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.8 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 493.3 per square mile...
and Effie
Effie, Minnesota
Effie is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 123 at the 2010 census.Minnesota State Highways 1 and 38 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.-Geography:...
in north-central Minnesota. The route is noted for being a twisty roadway.
The route passes through many lake resort areas, such as Wabana Lake, Trout Lake, and others.
Highway 38 passes through the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa National Forest is a National Forest located in northcentral Minnesota, United States, in the counties of Itasca, Cass, and Beltrami. Forest headquarters are located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. There are local ranger district offices in Blackduck, Deer River, and Walker.-History and...
between Itasca County Road 19 and Bigfork
Bigfork, Minnesota
Bigfork is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 446 at the 2010 census. Scenic State Park is nearby.Minnesota State Highway 38 serves as a main route in the community...
.
Scenic State Park
Scenic State Park
Scenic State Park is a Minnesota state park near Bigfork in Itasca County.Ten buildings and structures in the park, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Rustic Style, are included within the National Register of Historic Places. This development started in 1933, and was the first...
is located 7 miles east of the junction
Junction (traffic)
A junction, when discussed in the context of transport, is a location where traffic can change between different routes, directions, or sometimes modes, of travel.-Historical significance:...
of Highway 38 and County Road 7 at Bigfork
Bigfork, Minnesota
Bigfork is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 446 at the 2010 census. Scenic State Park is nearby.Minnesota State Highway 38 serves as a main route in the community...
. The park entrance is located on County Road 7.
Highway 38 parallels State Highway 6
Minnesota State Highway 6
Minnesota State Highway 6 is a highway in east-central and north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 18 in Bay Lake Township near Garrison and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with U.S...
throughout its route.