Eagles Nest Township is a township in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.

State Highway 1 (MN 1) and State Highway 169 (MN 169) serve as the main route in the township.

The unincorporated community of McComber is located within Eagles Nest Township.

Bear Head Lake State Park is located in the southeast portion of the township.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and , or 15.85%, is water.

The Armstrong River flows through the central portion of Eagles Nest Township.

Mud Creek flows through the northern portion of the township.

Adjacent townships and communities

The following are adjacent to Eagles Nest Township :

  • Breitung Township (west)
  • The unincorporated community of Soudan (west)
  • Morse Township (east and northeast)
  • Bear Island State Forest (east and south)
  • Kugler Township (southwest)

The city of Tower is nearby to the west-southwest, but does not border the township.

The city of Ely is nearby to the east-northeast, but does not border the township.

Unincorporated communities

  • McComber

Demographics

At the 2000 census there were 169 people, 88 households, and 57 families living in the township. The population density was 6.7 people per square mile (2.6/km). There were 350 housing units at an average density of 13.9/sq mi (5.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. The Timberjay is published weekly, with a circulation of over 1000.

References

  • Eagles Nest Township official website