Lake Itasca - Wikipedia
WebLake Itasca (/ aɪ ˈ t æ s k ə / eye-TASS-kə) is a small glacial lake, approximately 1.8 square miles (470 hectares; 1,200 acres) in area. It is located in Itasca State Park , in south-eastern Clearwater County , in the Headwaters area of north-central Minnesota , and is notable for being the headwater of the Mississippi River .
Itasca State Park - Wikipedia
WebLake Itasca is a popular location for summer activities in Minnesota, with 496,651 visitors in 2006. Fishing, canoeing, boating, and kayaking equipment are always accessible. On land recreation consists of biking via the Heartland Trail, horseback riding, and hiking.
Lake Itasca | Minnesota, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebLake Itasca, lake regarded as the main source of the Mississippi River, in Clearwater county, northwestern Minnesota, U.S. The lake, of glacial origin, covers an area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 square km) and has a maximum depth of 40 feet (12 meters). From the lake’s surface, which is 1,475 feet.
Is Lake Itasca the true source of the Mississippi River? - Star Tribune
WebMay 19, 2019 · Despite its detractors, Lake Itasca has become culturally recognized as the Mississippi's source by tourists, mapmakers and Minnesota natives like Murzyn.
Lake Itasca - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebLake Itasca. / 47.21806°N 95.20722°W / 47.21806; -95.20722. Lake Itasca is a glacial lake found in north Minnesota. It is the primary source for the Mississippi River. Although the river has tributaries which contribute a large volume of …
Itasca County, Minnesota - Wikipedia
WebThe county is named after Lake Itasca, which is in turn a shortened version of the Latin words veritas caput, meaning 'truth' and 'head', a reference to the source of the Mississippi River. Portions of the Bois Forte and Leech Lake Indian reservations are in the county.
Itasca State Park | Minnesota DNR
WebEstablished in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.
Minnesota’s Itasca State Park - Minnesota Trails
WebThe 32,000-acre park is the state’s most developed park yet also one of its most pristine. It is Minnesota’s first state park, and one of the oldest in the country. Itasca State Park is located 20 miles north of Park Rapids on the Lake Country Scenic Byway in Minnesota’s Clearwater, Hubbard, and Becker counties. Read more ….
Itasca State Park | Minnesota DNR
WebEstablished in 1891 to preserve remnant stands of virgin pine and to protect the basin around the Mississippi's source, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. With annual visits totaling nearly half a million each year, it is also one of the busiest.
Itasca State Park, a Minnesota State Park located near Park Rapids
WebEstablished in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand under towering pines at Preacher's Grove.
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