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Lake Itasca

Lake in Minnesota

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Description

Lake Itasca is a small glacial lake approximately 1.8 square miles in area. It is notable for being the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and is located in southeastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north central Minnesota. Wikipedia

Surface elevation: 1,475′

Area: 1.815 mi²

Location: Itasca State Park, Clearwater County, Minnesota, US

Primary inflow: Nicolet Creek