Thomson Township is a township in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,003 as of the 2010 census. Thomson Township took its name from the city of Thomson.
Interstate 35 and Carlton County Road 61 are two of the main routes in the township.
The community of Esko is within Thomson Township.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has an area of 39.9 mi (103.3 km), of which 39.7 mi (102.7 km) is land and 0.2 mi (0.6 km) (0.63%) is water.
The east quarter of the city of Scanlon and the north three-quarters of the city of Thomson are within Thomson Township geographically but are separate entities.
The Saint Louis River flows through at the western edge of Thomson Township.
The Midway River and Crystal Creek both flow through Thomson Township.
Unincorporated communities
- Esko
- Harney
Major highway
- 20px Interstate 35
Lakes
- Forbay Lake – vast majority of the lake is within the township
Adjacent townships, cities, and communities
The following municipalities and communities are adjacent to Thomson Township:
- Solway Township, St. Louis County (north)
- Midway Township, St. Louis County (east)
- Twin Lakes Township (southwest)
- Brevator Township, St. Louis County (northwest)
- The city of Cloquet (west)
Jay Cooke State Park is immediately south of Thomson Township.
Cemeteries
The township contains three cemeteries, Finnish Apostolic, Saint Matthew's and Thomson, that are still in use, and one that is no longer platted, the Pioneer Cemetery at Jay Cooke State Park.
Demographics
As of the census