Map of Minnesota: Text Representation & Better Alternatives

The source provided an ASCII-art approximation of Minnesota's shape, but it renders poorly in most contexts. For a usable map, here are better options:

Online Interactive Maps

• Google Maps: maps.google.com/maps?q=Minnesota — zoom, satellite, street view, directions.
• OpenStreetMap: openstreetmap.org — open-source, detailed trails, topography.
• MnDOT (Minnesota Dept of Transportation): Official state highway, county, bike maps (PDF/print).
• DNR (Dept of Natural Resources): Public lands, lakes, parks, hunting zones.

Key Geographic Features to Look For

• Shape: Roughly rectangular, "Northwest Angle" protrusion (northernmost point in contiguous US).
• Water: 11,842 lakes ≥10 acres (source of "Land of 10,000 Lakes"); Lake Superior (NE border), Red River (W), Mississippi headwaters (Itasca).
• Cities: Minneapolis–St. Paul (Twin Cities, 3.7M metro), Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato.
• Regions: Arrowhead (NE), Red River Valley (W), Central lakes, Southern prairie, Twin Cities metro.

Printable/Static Maps

• PDF: Search "Minnesota state map PDF" → MnDOT official map (free).
• Image: Wikipedia "Minnesota" page has clean SVG/PNG maps.

Bottom line: Use a real map service. The ASCII art was a valiant effort but not practical for navigation or study.