Minnesota geology and topography map courtesy of USGS: A Tapestry of Time & Terrain.
What does "Minnesota" mean?
The name Minnesota is based on the Dakota Sioux word "Mnisota" (the native name for the Minnesota River) which means "cloudy water" or "sky-tinted water." All State Name Origins
Many counties and locations in Minnesota are derived from native American languages including Cree, Sioux and Dakota.
