The Squaw Lake area was inhabited by Ojibwe people prior to the arrival of European colonizers.
- CountyItasca County
- Population98 (2020 U.S. Census)
The Squaw Lake area was inhabited by Ojibwe people prior to the arrival of European colonizers.
Squaw Lake, Minnesota gifts and souvenirs: 16 designs made from Squaw Lake's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Squaw Lake Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Squaw Lake Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Squaw Lake Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Squaw Lake Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Squaw Lake Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The Squaw Lake area was inhabited by Ojibwe people prior to the arrival of European colonizers. The land was set aside for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in 19th century treaties as part of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. Early on it was a hub for fur traders and loggers. It was later the site of a Great Northern Railway station. A post office was established there by 1923 and it was incorporated as a village in 1940.
The lake located to the east of the town was renamed from Squaw Lake to Nature's Lake in 1995 by the Minnesota Legislature following a campaign led by students from Cass Lake-Bena High School. The term "squaw" is an sexually charged ethnic slur. The Leech Lake Name Change Committee attempted to introduce a referendum on changing the town's name in November 2000, but did not have enough valid signatures for its petition.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Squaw Lake, Minnesota, revision 1378468632 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Squaw Lake's population was 98 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 107 in 2010.