The eastern terminus of the route is located immediately south of Lake Itasca.

Once he came upon its true source, he decided to name this 'Lake Itasca.'

Happily, those words still describe Lake Itasca and the park surrounding its shores.

The Mississippi River winds extensively through the region from its source at Lake Itasca.

Lake Itasca's name is more modern.

Henry Schoolcraft determined Lake Itasca as the river's source in 1832.

Lake Itasca is a popular location for summer activities in Minnesota, with 496,651 visitors in 2006.

Winter lures in the ice fishermen, who gather on Lake Itasca.

The retention time from Lake Itasca to the Gulf is typically about 90 days.

Arriving a month earlier than the 1820 expedition, he was able to take advantage of higher water to navigate to Lake Itasca.