Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake, approximately 1.8 square miles (4.7km2) in area, notable for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The lake is located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is within Itasca State Park and it has an average depth of 20–35feet (6–11 m), and is 1,475ft (450 m) above sea level.
The Ojibwe name for "Lake Itasca" was Omashkoozo-zaaga'igan (Elk Lake); this was changed by Henry Schoolcraft to "Itasca", coined from a combination of the Latin words veritas ("truth") and caput ("head"), though it is sometimes misinterpreted as "true head." It is one of several examples of pseudo-Indian place names created by Schoolcraft.
Source of the Mississippi River
It is the primary source of the Mississippi River which flows 2,340mi (3,770km) to the Gulf of Mexico; There are several tributaries that flow (most or all of the year) into the lake, one of which, by most modern definitions, as with the Nile River and Amazon River, would be considered the actual source, though less dramatic than the lake's outflow. Henry Schoolcraft identified Lake Itasca as the river's primary source in 1832. He had been part of a previous expedition in 1820 led by General Lewis Cass that had named nearby Cass Lake (which is downstream from Itasca) as the source of the river.
Where Does The Mississippi River Begin? Lake Itasca, MN 4K video
Where does the Mississippi River begin? The Headwaters of the Mississippi River are officially located at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. I say "officially" because there are those who believe that one of the tributary streams that flow into the lake should be identified as the beginning of the Mississippi River. Others believe different rivers altogether that feed into the Mississippi River should be designated its headwaters. Regardless of the controversy, a visit to peaceful Lake Itasca, the official beginning of the Mississippi River, is worth a visit by anyone who loves the mightiest river in the land.
Larry Richardson -- StepByStepChef.com and RichardsonArtPhotographyStore.com -- created this video using a Sony FDR-AX53 camcorder.
published: 08 Aug 2019
Headwaters of the Mississippi | Lake Itasca | Mississippi Source to Sea Paddle Ep 1
published: 08 Jun 2023
John Snell: The Source of the Mississippi River-- Lake Itasca
The Source of the Mississippi River-- Lake Itasca
published: 02 Feb 2022
A Walk Through The MISSISSIPPI HEADWATERS | Itasca State Park
Made a quick stop to take a walk through the Mississippi headwaters. The Mississippi headwaters begins at the edge of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota.
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Itasca State Park - Mississippi River Headwaters Live Stream
Itasca State Park - Mississippi River Headwaters Live Stream
published: 25 Apr 2022
The source of the MIssissippi River from Lake Itasca, Minnesota
published: 02 Oct 2016
Things to do at Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park, Minnesota
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Let's go visit and do some hiking around lake Itasca and Itasca state park. Itasca state park has the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Itasca State Park is Minnesota's oldest state park established in 1891. There is a lot to see and at this state park. We went on some short hikes to see Preacher's Grove and Peace Pipe Vista. They both give you beautiful views of Lake Itasca which is the main source of the Mississippi River. We of course had to stop by the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. This is the part of Itasca state park where you can walk across the Mississippi River. From there, the Mississippi River begins it 2,552 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. We also went up the 110 foot tall Aiton Heights Fire Tower for some brea...
published: 29 Jun 2021
1:2 Mississippi River Headwaters, Lake Itasca to Coffee Pot paddling in low water Day 1
Today we begin our journey down the Mississippi River and paddle from its source at Lake Itasca fifteen miles to our first campsite at Coffee Pot Landing. The Mississippi River starts as a shallow stream that you can cross by foot. The water is especially low this year and we had to do a bit of extra walking here in the headwaters but none the less the start to an incredible experience. Join us as we wind our way through the headwaters and take in some of the most beautiful nature in the country. Cheers
Please help take care of our watersheds. Never litter and always pick up trash when you can. Everything heads downstream.
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published: 26 Feb 2022
How The Mississippi River Started
It only takes a few drips and drops to make your way to the Gulf Coast in this enlightening story about the Mighty Mississippi River.
published: 10 Aug 2021
Goin’ To The Lake: Itasca State Park
Most people think Itasca State Park was established because of the headwaters of the Mississippi River. But as Liz Collin and Mike Binkley found out, that’s not the case.
WCCO 4 News At 5 – August 7, 2014
Where does the Mississippi River begin? The Headwaters of the Mississippi River are officially located at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. I say "officially" because the...
Where does the Mississippi River begin? The Headwaters of the Mississippi River are officially located at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. I say "officially" because there are those who believe that one of the tributary streams that flow into the lake should be identified as the beginning of the Mississippi River. Others believe different rivers altogether that feed into the Mississippi River should be designated its headwaters. Regardless of the controversy, a visit to peaceful Lake Itasca, the official beginning of the Mississippi River, is worth a visit by anyone who loves the mightiest river in the land.
Larry Richardson -- StepByStepChef.com and RichardsonArtPhotographyStore.com -- created this video using a Sony FDR-AX53 camcorder.
Where does the Mississippi River begin? The Headwaters of the Mississippi River are officially located at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. I say "officially" because there are those who believe that one of the tributary streams that flow into the lake should be identified as the beginning of the Mississippi River. Others believe different rivers altogether that feed into the Mississippi River should be designated its headwaters. Regardless of the controversy, a visit to peaceful Lake Itasca, the official beginning of the Mississippi River, is worth a visit by anyone who loves the mightiest river in the land.
Larry Richardson -- StepByStepChef.com and RichardsonArtPhotographyStore.com -- created this video using a Sony FDR-AX53 camcorder.
Made a quick stop to take a walk through the Mississippi headwaters. The Mississippi headwaters begins at the edge of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park in north...
Made a quick stop to take a walk through the Mississippi headwaters. The Mississippi headwaters begins at the edge of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota.
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Made a quick stop to take a walk through the Mississippi headwaters. The Mississippi headwaters begins at the edge of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota.
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Let's go visit and do some hiking around lake Itasca and Itasca state park. Itasca state park has the head...
#hiking #hike #outdoors #minnesota @ExploreMinnesota
Let's go visit and do some hiking around lake Itasca and Itasca state park. Itasca state park has the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Itasca State Park is Minnesota's oldest state park established in 1891. There is a lot to see and at this state park. We went on some short hikes to see Preacher's Grove and Peace Pipe Vista. They both give you beautiful views of Lake Itasca which is the main source of the Mississippi River. We of course had to stop by the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. This is the part of Itasca state park where you can walk across the Mississippi River. From there, the Mississippi River begins it 2,552 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. We also went up the 110 foot tall Aiton Heights Fire Tower for some breath taking views.
Itasca State Park is a must see if you ever find yourself in Minnesota!
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Let's go visit and do some hiking around lake Itasca and Itasca state park. Itasca state park has the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Itasca State Park is Minnesota's oldest state park established in 1891. There is a lot to see and at this state park. We went on some short hikes to see Preacher's Grove and Peace Pipe Vista. They both give you beautiful views of Lake Itasca which is the main source of the Mississippi River. We of course had to stop by the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. This is the part of Itasca state park where you can walk across the Mississippi River. From there, the Mississippi River begins it 2,552 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. We also went up the 110 foot tall Aiton Heights Fire Tower for some breath taking views.
Itasca State Park is a must see if you ever find yourself in Minnesota!
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Today we begin our journey down the Mississippi River and paddle from its source at Lake Itasca fifteen miles to our first campsite at Coffee Pot Landing. The M...
Today we begin our journey down the Mississippi River and paddle from its source at Lake Itasca fifteen miles to our first campsite at Coffee Pot Landing. The Mississippi River starts as a shallow stream that you can cross by foot. The water is especially low this year and we had to do a bit of extra walking here in the headwaters but none the less the start to an incredible experience. Join us as we wind our way through the headwaters and take in some of the most beautiful nature in the country. Cheers
Please help take care of our watersheds. Never litter and always pick up trash when you can. Everything heads downstream.
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Today we begin our journey down the Mississippi River and paddle from its source at Lake Itasca fifteen miles to our first campsite at Coffee Pot Landing. The Mississippi River starts as a shallow stream that you can cross by foot. The water is especially low this year and we had to do a bit of extra walking here in the headwaters but none the less the start to an incredible experience. Join us as we wind our way through the headwaters and take in some of the most beautiful nature in the country. Cheers
Please help take care of our watersheds. Never litter and always pick up trash when you can. Everything heads downstream.
Proud members and founders of the Worldwide Adventure Club
https://www.facebook.com/worldwideadventureclub
Thanks for all the love and support guys!
HELP KEEP OUR WATERSHEDS CLEAN
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HEY YOU! Wanna help us keep going? Put some rice, beans and corned beef hash in our bellies? All the interest and support we receive from you guys really does add up to help us keep going. We feel like we can do so much more with support from people like you. Thanks for being here! Cheers you guys!
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Most people think Itasca State Park was established because of the headwaters of the Mississippi River. But as Liz Collin and Mike Binkley found out, that’s not...
Most people think Itasca State Park was established because of the headwaters of the Mississippi River. But as Liz Collin and Mike Binkley found out, that’s not the case.
WCCO 4 News At 5 – August 7, 2014
Most people think Itasca State Park was established because of the headwaters of the Mississippi River. But as Liz Collin and Mike Binkley found out, that’s not the case.
WCCO 4 News At 5 – August 7, 2014
Where does the Mississippi River begin? The Headwaters of the Mississippi River are officially located at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. I say "officially" because there are those who believe that one of the tributary streams that flow into the lake should be identified as the beginning of the Mississippi River. Others believe different rivers altogether that feed into the Mississippi River should be designated its headwaters. Regardless of the controversy, a visit to peaceful Lake Itasca, the official beginning of the Mississippi River, is worth a visit by anyone who loves the mightiest river in the land.
Larry Richardson -- StepByStepChef.com and RichardsonArtPhotographyStore.com -- created this video using a Sony FDR-AX53 camcorder.
Made a quick stop to take a walk through the Mississippi headwaters. The Mississippi headwaters begins at the edge of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota.
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Let's go visit and do some hiking around lake Itasca and Itasca state park. Itasca state park has the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Itasca State Park is Minnesota's oldest state park established in 1891. There is a lot to see and at this state park. We went on some short hikes to see Preacher's Grove and Peace Pipe Vista. They both give you beautiful views of Lake Itasca which is the main source of the Mississippi River. We of course had to stop by the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. This is the part of Itasca state park where you can walk across the Mississippi River. From there, the Mississippi River begins it 2,552 mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. We also went up the 110 foot tall Aiton Heights Fire Tower for some breath taking views.
Itasca State Park is a must see if you ever find yourself in Minnesota!
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Today we begin our journey down the Mississippi River and paddle from its source at Lake Itasca fifteen miles to our first campsite at Coffee Pot Landing. The Mississippi River starts as a shallow stream that you can cross by foot. The water is especially low this year and we had to do a bit of extra walking here in the headwaters but none the less the start to an incredible experience. Join us as we wind our way through the headwaters and take in some of the most beautiful nature in the country. Cheers
Please help take care of our watersheds. Never litter and always pick up trash when you can. Everything heads downstream.
Proud members and founders of the Worldwide Adventure Club
https://www.facebook.com/worldwideadventureclub
Thanks for all the love and support guys!
HELP KEEP OUR WATERSHEDS CLEAN
https://www.facebook.com/worldwideadventureclub
https://www.instagram.com/ratcat_crew/
https://www.patreon.com/ratcatcrew
HEY YOU! Wanna help us keep going? Put some rice, beans and corned beef hash in our bellies? All the interest and support we receive from you guys really does add up to help us keep going. We feel like we can do so much more with support from people like you. Thanks for being here! Cheers you guys!
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@Destinee-Newton
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Most people think Itasca State Park was established because of the headwaters of the Mississippi River. But as Liz Collin and Mike Binkley found out, that’s not the case.
WCCO 4 News At 5 – August 7, 2014
Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake, approximately 1.8 square miles (4.7km2) in area, notable for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The lake is located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. The lake is within Itasca State Park and it has an average depth of 20–35feet (6–11 m), and is 1,475ft (450 m) above sea level.
The Ojibwe name for "Lake Itasca" was Omashkoozo-zaaga'igan (Elk Lake); this was changed by Henry Schoolcraft to "Itasca", coined from a combination of the Latin words veritas ("truth") and caput ("head"), though it is sometimes misinterpreted as "true head." It is one of several examples of pseudo-Indian place names created by Schoolcraft.
Source of the Mississippi River
It is the primary source of the Mississippi River which flows 2,340mi (3,770km) to the Gulf of Mexico; There are several tributaries that flow (most or all of the year) into the lake, one of which, by most modern definitions, as with the Nile River and Amazon River, would be considered the actual source, though less dramatic than the lake's outflow. Henry Schoolcraft identified Lake Itasca as the river's primary source in 1832. He had been part of a previous expedition in 1820 led by General Lewis Cass that had named nearby Cass Lake (which is downstream from Itasca) as the source of the river.
The action occurred on state land within the Bowstring State Forest, about three-quarters of a mile southwest of BowstringLake in Itasca County, within earshot of residences, early in the year.
Editor's note. This archival Vault article was first published Dec. 1, 2022. PINEWOOD, Minn ... The next morning a bag of pennies was found between Pinewood and Solway and some burned checks near Lake Itasca, the only money recovered from that night ... .
LEE COUNTY – It was a bright and beautiful fall day on Friday, Oct ...Mike had started at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, on Sept. 5 ... 8 edition of The Hawk Eye. .
It was a bright and beautiful fall day on Friday, Oct. 18 when a man by the name of MikeSinger could be seen traveling the Mississippi River by canoe here in the Keokuk area ... Mike had started at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, on Sept. 5 ... I’m so proud of her ... Q.
CentralLakesCollege's DeWayne Givens heads to the basket during a scrimmage between CLC and Itasca on Monday, Oct ... Central Lakes College's Jakobe Jones goes up for a shot during a scrimmage between CLC and Itasca on Monday, Oct.
CentralLakesCollege's Chesney Phillip looks to shoot the ball during a scrimmage between CLC and Itasca on Monday, Oct ... Central Lakes College players compete in a scrimmage between CLC and Itasca on Monday, Oct ... hosts Itasca 5.30 p.m.