Lake Bemidji, Glacial lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States.
Lake Bemidji spans 11 square miles and marks the northernmost point of the Mississippi River, which flows through its waters.
David Thompson, a British-Canadian fur trader, documented the lake in 1798 during his expeditions through the northern Minnesota territory.
The name Bemidji comes from the Ojibwe term Bemijigamaag, meaning lake with crossing waters, reflecting its connection to the Mississippi River.
The lake maintains a littoral zone covering 28 percent of its total area and experiences seasonal changes in water clarity from 2.5 to 21 feet.
Lake Bemidji received its current name from Chief Shaynowishkung, who led a band of 50 Ojibwe people near the south end of the water body.
Location: Beltrami County
GPS coordinates: 47.47194,-94.87639
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
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