Mississippi River headwaters

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river headwaters
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road and trails
gptkbp:activities fishing
hiking
boating
camping
wildlife observation
gptkbp:climate humid continental climate
gptkbp:conservationEfforts part of conservation initiatives
gptkbp:contributedTo Mississippi_River_watershed
gptkbp:coordinates 47.2264° N, 95.2003° W
gptkbp:culturalEvents hosts cultural events and festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part of local cultural heritage
gptkbp:drainageBasin Gulf of Mexico
gptkbp:educationalPrograms offers educational programs about ecology
gptkbp:elevation 1,475 feet
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by climate change
critical for watershed health
gptkbp:established Itasca_State_Park_in_1891
gptkbp:famousFor being_the_source_of_the_Mississippi_River
gptkbp:famousLandmark designated as a historical landmark
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Lake_Itasca
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures formed by glacial activity
gptkbp:historicalPeriod explored_by_Henry_Schoolcraft_in_1832
gptkbp:historicalSignificance exploration by early settlers
important_to_Native_American_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mississippi River headwaters
gptkbp:is_a_source_of gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:landmark marked by a stone monument
gptkbp:landOwnership managed_by_Minnesota_Department_of_Natural_Resources
gptkbp:landUse used for recreation and conservation
gptkbp:length approximately 3,902 miles
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local economy through tourism.
gptkbp:localGovernment managed by local government agencies
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Itasca_State_Park
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions nearby_attractions_include_the_Mississippi_Headwaters_State_Forest
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Mississippi_River_system
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Itasca_State_Park
gptkbp:recreation popular for outdoor activities
gptkbp:research site for ecological research
gptkbp:significance cultural and historical importance
gptkbp:state gptkb:Minnesota
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Chippewa_National_Forest
home to various fish species
mixed coniferous and deciduous forests
home to deer, bears, and birds
includes several small lakes
includes wildflowers and native plants
nearby_towns_include_Park_Rapids
gptkbp:tourism a popular tourist destination
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually
gptkbp:waterQuality monitored for pollution
gptkbp:waterSource important water source for ecosystems
gptkbp:wildlife supports diverse ecosystems