It is named for the the Ojibwe word for Snake, after the river. The seat and largest city are both Mora.
It borders Aitkin, Pine, Isanti, Chisago and Mille Lacs Counties.
Main Highways include MN-70, MN-18, MN-23, MN-27, MN-47, MN-65 and MN-95.
Cities Ogilvie Quamba