Atkinson Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 319 as of the 2000 census.

History

Atkinson Township was named for John Atkinson, a local settler and railroad employee.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (4.35%) is water.

Unincorporated community

  • Atkinson

Major highways

  • 20px Interstate 35

Lakes

  • Bob Lake (vast majority)
  • Park Lake

Adjacent townships

  • Twin Lakes Township (east)
  • Mahtowa Township (south)

Cemeteries

The township contains the following cemeteries: Bethel and Salem.

Demographics

As of the census