Geography of Minnesota - Wikipedia
WEBThe U.S. State of Minnesota is the northernmost state outside Alaska; its isolated Northwest Angle in Lake of the Woods is the only part of the 48 contiguous states lying north of the 49th parallel north. Minnesota is in the U.S. region known as the Upper Midwest in interior North America.
The story behind Minnesota’s weirdly shaped northern border
WEBFeb 4, 2014 · Minnesota’s Northwest Angle in Lake of the Woods is farther north than any other part of the contiguous United States. Logically, it would seem that this area of about 123 square miles should be...
How Minnesota got its boundaries - MinnPost
WEBJun 17, 2014 · The inclusion of its Lake Superior section of 2,546 square miles sharply increased Minnesota’s size and changed its shape.
Minnesota - Wikipedia
WEBMinnesota (/ ˌ m ɪ n ə ˈ s oʊ t ə / ⓘ MIN-ə-SOH-tə) is a state in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north and east and by the U.S. states of Wisconsin to the east, Iowa to the south, and North Dakota and South Dakota to the west.
Outline of Minnesota - Wikipedia
WEBThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Minnesota: Minnesota – U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents.
Geography Friday - How Minnesota Got It's Shape - ArcGIS …
WEBWhat about Minnesota's other borders, where did they come from? This week, we're going to look at how Minnesota got its shape and some "almosts" that would have made the state we know and love look very different.
Minnesota Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Minnesota, a state in the upper Midwest of the United States, borders Canada to the north, Lake Superior and Wisconsin to the northeast, Iowa to the south, and South Dakota and North Dakota to the west. The state spans an area of 86,935 mi 2 (225,163 km 2). Minnesota, from north to south, is …
How Minnesota Got Its Shape - Nice Minnesota
WEBAug 8, 2018 · When it comes to the shapes of states, Minnesota is one of the weirder ones. Specifically because it has an odd little tuft of land on the northern border with Canada. Ever wonder how that happened?
Detailed Minnesota Map - MN Terrain Map
WEBThis detailed map of Minnesota includes major cities, roads, lakes, and rivers as well as terrain features.
How did Minnesota get its shape on the map? - Star Tribune
WEBOct 22, 2021 · The state's northeastern border in the Arrowhead region would appear to be its simplest, since it is shaped by Lake Superior. But the actual border is 54 miles from shore, where it meets the...
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