Minnesota River Map (PDF) | Major Rivers & Lakes in Minnesota

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Minnesota River Map showing major rivers in Minnesota, River start and end point, county boundaries.

River Map of Minnesota State

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Rivers and Waterways in Minnesota

Minnesota鈥檚 river systems are shaped by forests, lakes, and glacial landscapes, with water flowing in three major directions. Some rivers drain south into the Mississippi River, others flow north toward Hudson Bay, and a smaller portion drains east into the Great Lakes. The state is known for its abundance of lakes, which connect to many rivers and help regulate water flow. These waterways are vital for recreation, ecosystems, and water supply across Minnesota鈥檚 diverse regions.

Major Rivers in Minnesota

River	Length (Approx.)	Region	Flows Into
Mississippi River	2,340 mi	Central	Gulf of Mexico
Minnesota River	332 mi	South	Mississippi River
Red River of the North	550 mi	Northwest	Lake Winnipeg
St. Croix River	169 mi	East	Mississippi River
Rainy River	85 mi	North	Lake of the Woods
St. Louis River	192 mi	North	Lake Superior
Otter Tail River	192 mi	West	Red River
Crow Wing River	113 mi	Central	Mississippi River
Rum River	145 mi	Central	Mississippi River
Des Moines River	525 mi	South	Mississippi River
Cannon River	112 mi	South	Mississippi River
Zumbro River	65 mi	Southeast	Mississippi River
Root River	80 mi	Southeast	Mississippi River
Vermilion River	25 mi	East	Mississippi River
Buffalo River	151 mi	West	Red River
Snake River	102 mi	East	St. Croix River
Leech Lake River	47 mi	North	Mississippi River
Big Fork River	165 mi	North	Rainy River

Major Lakes in Minnesota

Lake	Type	Region
Lake Superior	Natural lake	North
Lake of the Woods	Natural lake	North
Red Lake	Natural lake	North
Mille Lacs Lake	Natural lake	Central
Leech Lake	Natural lake	North
Lake Winnibigoshish	Natural lake	North
Rainy Lake	Natural lake	North
Lake Minnetonka	Natural lake	Central
White Bear Lake	Natural lake	Central
Detroit Lake	Natural lake	West

Major River Basins in Minnesota

Minnesota is unique in that its rivers drain into three major systems: the Mississippi River, Hudson Bay, and the Great Lakes. These basins are essential for water flow across the central and northern United States and Canada.

Mississippi River Basin
Red River (Hudson Bay) Basin
Great Lakes Basin
Minnesota River Basin
St. Croix River Basin
St. Louis River Basin
Rainy River Basin
Crow Wing River Basin
Des Moines River Basin

Minnesota Rivers Facts

State	Minnesota
Total Rivers & Streams	69,000+ miles of streams
Major Rivers	Mississippi, Minnesota, Red River
Total Waterway Length	72,000+ miles
Main Drainage	Mississippi River, Hudson Bay, Great Lakes
Longest River	Mississippi River
Shortest River	Vermilion River
Major River Basins	9 Primary Basins
Primary Outlet	Gulf of Mexico, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean
Key Uses	Water supply, recreation, ecosystems, transportation
Longest River Within State	Minnesota River
Number of River Basins	8鈥�10 Basins
Major Reservoirs	Few major reservoirs
Primary Water Source	Lakes and surface water

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