Itasca County, Administrative county in northeastern Minnesota, US.
Itasca County spans 2,928 square miles of land and water, containing over 1,400 lakes and extensive forest areas in northeastern Minnesota.
The county was established on October 27, 1849, initially covering a larger territory that included several present-day counties in northeastern Minnesota.
The Bois Forte and Leech Lake Indian reservations maintain their presence within Itasca County, preserving Native American heritage in the region.
The county seat of Grand Rapids provides governmental services, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions for the population of 45,014 residents.
The name Itasca derives from Latin words veritas caput, marking the county's connection to Lake Itasca, the source of the Mississippi River.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: October 27, 1849
Capital city: Grand Rapids
Shares border with: Koochiching County, Aitkin County, St. Louis County, Cass County, Beltrami County
Website: http://co.itasca.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 47.51000,-93.63000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:50
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