Schroeder Township is one of the three townships of Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 179 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Schroeder and Taconite Harbor are located within the township. The community was named for John Schroeder, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 159.1 square miles (411.9 km), of which 149.9 square miles (388.3 km) is land and 9.1 square miles (23.7 km) (5.75%) is water.

The township is located on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

The Cross River flows through the township.

Minnesota Highway 61 serves as a main route in the township.

The community of Schroeder is located 30 miles southwest of the city of Grand Marais; and 53 miles northeast of the city of Two Harbors.

Demographics

As of the census