2013 Map of Lake Itasca

About this map

Lake Itasca serves as the focal point of this northern Minnesota landscape, marking the celebrated headwaters where the Mississippi River begins its long journey south. Within the protected boundaries of Itasca State Park, the map details a dense network of water bodies and glacial features, including Elk Lake, Mary Lake, and the distinctive Schoolcraft Island. For those tracing local history or genealogy, the presence of the Pioneer Cem and Alice Cem provides specific points of interest. The area's conservation and recreation infrastructure is well-established, featuring the Alton Heights Lookout Tower and multiple lakeside sites like Pine Ridge Campground and Bear Paw Campground. Small creeks such as Nicolet Cr and Boutwell Cr feed into the larger basins, illustrating the complex hydrology of this high-latitude drainage divide.