Clinton Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. Clinton Township was named for Clinton Markell, a prominent settler. The population was 1,015 at the 2010 census.
State Highway 37 (MN 37) and Saint Louis County Highway 7 are two of the main routes in the township. Other routes include Iron Junction Road.
The city of Iron Junction is located within Clinton Township geographically but is a separate entity.
The unincorporated communities of Keenan, Ramshaw, and Wolf are located within the township.
The unincorporated community of Forbes also extends into the southern portion of Clinton Township.
The unincorporated community of Peary is located at the southeast corner of the township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and , or 1.92%, is water.
The East Two River and Elbow Creek both flow through Clinton Township.
Long Lake Creek flows through the southeast corner of the township.
Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following are adjacent to Clinton Township :
- Fayal Township (east)
- The city of Eveleth (northeast)
- The city of Leonidas (northeast)
- The city of Mountain Iron (north)
- Great Scott Township (northwest)
- Cherry Township (west)
- Lavell Township (southwest)
- McDavitt Township (south)
- The unincorporated community of Zim (south)
- The unincorporated community of Central Lakes (southeast)
Unincorporated communities
- Keenan
- Ramshaw
- Wolf
- Forbes
- Peary
Demographics
As of the census