Map of
Mississippi River Attractions
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A map of Mississippi River routes will be your guide to some of the most delightful travel in Minnesota. Any complete map of the Mississippi River begins at the Mississippi River source in Lake Itasca.
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. About 2,320 miles long, the Mississippi River is born at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota. The Mississippi flows south and ultimately into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Mississippi River is the fourth longest river in the world and the tenth most powerful. With its major tributary, the Missouri River, the Mississippi drains all, or parts of, 31 US states from the Rocky Mountains in the west to the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Canada–US border on the north. The map of Mississippi River trails below is a comprehensive resource for travel along the mighty river.
The Mississippi River in Maps & Views: From Lake Itasca to The Gulf of Mexico
includes more than eighty glorious full-color maps dating from as early as 1544. This celebration of "Ol' Man River," features the profound artery at the heart of America, and the extraordinary cities that grew up on its shores, including New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis, and Minneapolis–St. Paul."A consideration of the Mississippi and its history gives insight into the complex–sometimes nostalgic, sometimes practical–relationship of this country to its most storied river." ~Minnesota Outdoor News
Minnesotans love the scenic and recreational opportunities afforded by the Mississippi River and other Minnesota water trails.
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Basic Mississippi River facts introduce us to the Mississippi headwaters at Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park.
The Mississippi River is joined by the Minnesota River at Fort Snelling, by the St. Croix River near Hastings, by the Chippewa River at Wabasha, and by many smaller streams.
The Red River, in the bed of glacial Lake Agassiz, drains the northwest part of the state northward toward Canada's Hudson Bay.
Approximately 10.6 million acres (42,900 km²) of wetlands are contained within Minnesota's borders, the most of any state except Alaska.
Mississippi river boat cruises are popular ways to enjoy this spectacular natural resource.
will guide you on a trek across the Midwest following routes that will keep you near the great river.Louis Hennepin, the Franciscan: first explorer of the upper Mississippi River
is offered by the Minnesota Historical Society. Mississippi River Map to The Great River Road
Explore the Great River Road established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Its route traverses nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states. Read more about the Great River Road in Road Trip USA Great River Road
Map of Mississippi River from the Minnesota DNR
The Department of Natural Resources offers a series of maps of Mississippi River trails that track the great river from the Mississippi River source at Lake Itasca to the Iowa border.
These Mississippi River Maps are in PDF format.
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