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2016 Map of Lake Itasca

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lake Itasca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Itasca serves as the focal point of this 2016 survey, widely recognized as the source of the Mississippi River. This glacial landscape is defined by its intricate network of lakes, including Elk Lake, Bohall Lake, and the expansive Tamarack Lake, all contained within the boundaries of Itasca State Park. The map documents the northern trailhead of the legendary river and the diverse shoreline features that surround it, such as Schoolcraft Island, Bear Paw Point, and Floating Bog Bay.

Evidence of early regional history is preserved at Pioneer Cem and Alice Lake Cem, while modern recreational infrastructure is represented by the N Country National Scenic Trail winding through the timber. The terrain is characterized by numerous small basins and creeks, such as Boutwell Cr and Nicollet Cr, which feed the headwaters system. This detailed survey captures the intersection of Clearwater, Hubbard, and Becker counties in a region dedicated to environmental conservation.