Minnesota State Highway 87
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Minnesota State Highway 87 is a highway
in north-central and northwest Minnesota
, which runs from its interchange
with U.S. Highway 10
at Frazee
and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection
with State Highway 84
in Ponto Lake Township, 7 miles (11.3 km) east of Backus
and 11 miles (17.7 km) southwest of Longville
.
Highway 87 is 83 miles (133.6 km) in length.
, Menahga
, and Backus
.
The route passes through the following forests:
The eastern terminus of Highway 87 intersects State Highway 84
about midway between Pine River
and Longville
.
Highway 87 has short concurrencies
with State Highway 64
at Badoura
and Highway 371
at Backus
. Highway 87 also runs together with U.S. Highway 71
at Menahga
, south of Park Rapids
.
Highway 87 is also known as Lake Street in the city of Frazee
. The route is also known as West Main Street in Menahga
. Highway 87 follows Front Street and Washburn Avenue in Backus
.
The route still had gravel sections in 1953. Highway 87 was completely paved by 1960.
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 and 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 interchange
Interchange (road)
In the field of road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically uses grade separation, and one or more ramps, to permit traffic on at least one highway to pass through the junction without directly crossing any other traffic stream. It differs from a standard intersection, at which...
with U.S. Highway 10
U.S. Route 10 in Minnesota
U.S. Route 10 is a major divided highway for almost all of its length in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The route runs through the central portion of the state, following closely the alignment of the former Northern Pacific Railway and connects the cities of Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, Wadena, Little...
at Frazee
Frazee, Minnesota
The United States Census Bureau estimated the population to be 1,385 in 2007. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,377 people, 504 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,593.2 people per square mile . There were 553 housing units at an average density of...
and continues east to its eastern terminus at 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 84
Minnesota State Highway 84
Minnesota State Highway 84 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with Highway 371 in Pine River and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 200 in Kego Township, four miles north of Longville.The route is two lanes...
in Ponto Lake Township, 7 miles (11.3 km) east of Backus
Backus, Minnesota
Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
and 11 miles (17.7 km) southwest of Longville
Longville, Minnesota
Longville is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 156 at the 2010 census. The city was named after its founder Jim Long. The town is roughly 4 hours north of the Twin Cities. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area...
.
Highway 87 is 83 miles (133.6 km) in length.
Route description
Highway 87 serves as an east–west route in north-central and northwest Minnesota between FrazeeFrazee, Minnesota
The United States Census Bureau estimated the population to be 1,385 in 2007. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,377 people, 504 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,593.2 people per square mile . There were 553 housing units at an average density of...
, Menahga
Menahga, Minnesota
Menahga is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2010 census.Menahga means "blueberry bush" in the Chippewa language.-Geography:...
, and Backus
Backus, Minnesota
Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
The route passes through the following forests:
- Badoura State ForestBadoura State ForestThe Badoura State Forest is a state forest located in Cass County and Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. 85% of the forest is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, with the remaining 15% managed privately and by the counties...
in southeast Hubbard CountyHubbard County, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile... - Foot Hills State ForestFoot Hills State ForestThe Foot Hills State Forest is a state forest located in Cass, and Hubbard counties, Minnesota. The forest is a popular recreation spot due to its proximity to the greater Minneapolis – Saint Paul metropolitan area....
in Cass CountyCass County, MinnesotaCass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 28,567. Its county seat is Walker. A portion of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.-Geography:...
The eastern terminus of Highway 87 intersects State Highway 84
Minnesota State Highway 84
Minnesota State Highway 84 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with Highway 371 in Pine River and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 200 in Kego Township, four miles north of Longville.The route is two lanes...
about midway between Pine River
Pine River, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 928 people, 438 households, and 216 families residing in the city. The population density was 834.6 people per square mile . There were 464 housing units at an average density of 417.3 per square mile...
and Longville
Longville, Minnesota
Longville is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 156 at the 2010 census. The city was named after its founder Jim Long. The town is roughly 4 hours north of the Twin Cities. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area...
.
Highway 87 has short concurrencies
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with State Highway 64
Minnesota State Highway 64
Minnesota State Highway 64 is a highway in north-central Minnesota, which runs from its intersection with State Highway 210 in Motley and continues north to its northern terminus at its intersection with State Highway 200 near Laporte and Kabekona....
at Badoura
Badoura Township, Minnesota
Badoura Township is a township in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 101 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.Minnesota State Highways 64 and 87 are two...
and Highway 371
Minnesota State Highway 371
Minnesota 371 was originally designated as US 371 from 1931 to 1973. During 1973, US 371 was re-designated Minnesota 371. The former US 371 designation was concurrent with US 2 from 1931 to 1973 between Cass Lake and Bemidji with a terminus at US 71.Subsequently,...
at Backus
Backus, Minnesota
Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. Highway 87 also runs together 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...
at Menahga
Menahga, Minnesota
Menahga is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2010 census.Menahga means "blueberry bush" in the Chippewa language.-Geography:...
, south 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...
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Highway 87 is also known as Lake Street in the city of Frazee
Frazee, Minnesota
The United States Census Bureau estimated the population to be 1,385 in 2007. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,377 people, 504 households, and 318 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,593.2 people per square mile . There were 553 housing units at an average density of...
. The route is also known as West Main Street in Menahga
Menahga, Minnesota
Menahga is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2010 census.Menahga means "blueberry bush" in the Chippewa language.-Geography:...
. Highway 87 follows Front Street and Washburn Avenue in Backus
Backus, Minnesota
Backus is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 250 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
.
History
Highway 87 was authorized in 1933.The route still had gravel sections in 1953. Highway 87 was completely paved by 1960.