The community is located northwest of Wirt; near the junction of Itasca County Roads 26 and 31.

The boundary line between Itasca and Koochiching counties is nearby.

Nearby places include Northome, Dora Lake, and Wirt.

Grattan is located within ZIP code 56661 based in Northome.

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