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Itasca State Park, Clearwater County, Minnesota, US: Coordinates: Type: Glacial: Primary inflows: Nicolet Creek, Elk Lake outlet stream: Primary outflows: Mississippi River: Basin countries: United States: Surface area: 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km 2) Average depth: 20–35 ft (6–11 m)
Lake 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.
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Lake Itasca and begins its 2,552-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico! LOOKING FOR MORE TO EXPLORE DURING YOUR STAY? VISIT: MNDNR.GOV/ITASCA. ABOUT THE PARK. At over 32,500 acres, Itasca State Park includes not only the beginning of the Mississippi River, but large tracts of Minnesota’s remaining old-growth red and white pine forest.
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Established 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 and visit landmarks of centuries gone by throughout the park.
El lago está localizado al sureste del condado de Clearwater, en el interior del Itasca State Park. Tiene una profundidad media de entre 6 y 11 m y está situado a 450 m sobre el nivel del mar. El río Misisipi comienza su viaje de 3770 km hasta el golfo de México en el lago.
Coordinates: 47°14′23″N 95°12′27″W. Itasca State Park ( / aɪˈtæskə /) is a state park of Minnesota, United States, and contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The park spans 32,690 acres (132.3 km 2) of northern Minnesota, and is located about 21 miles (34 km) north of Park Rapids, Minnesota and 25 miles (40 km) from Bagley, Minnesota.
Nestled alongside the east arm of Lake Itasca, extending from the fishing pier below Douglas Lodge to Bear Paw Campground, you will enjoy many beautiful views of the lake and thick pine forests along with sounds of chirping birds high up in the trees or scurrying rabbits and chipmunks on the forest floor.
