Turtle River (Mississippi River tributary)

Turtle River
The Turtle River flowing out of Three Island Lake
Mouth of the Turtle River
Location
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyBeltami County
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPuposky Lake
  coordinates47°38′18″N 94°57′34″W / 47.6382874°N 94.9594423°W / 47.6382874; -94.9594423
Mouth 
  location
Cass Lake
  coordinates
47°29′46″N 94°32′08″W / 47.49611°N 94.53556°W / 47.49611; -94.53556
Length49 mi-long (79 km)

The Turtle River is a river of Minnesota. It is a tributary of the Mississippi River and was formally thought to be the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It is 49 miles (79 km) long and located in Beltrami County.