County : Pipestone
County Characteristics Area (ac)* Percentage
Major Watersheds Redwood River 16,477 100.0
       
Agroecoregions Coteau 16,477 100.0
       
Slope Steepness 0-2 Percent 4,295 26.1
  2-6 Percent 6,929 42.1
  2-12 Percent 40 0.2
  6-45 Percent 5,214 31.6
       
Internal Drainage Poorly drained 3,731 22.7
  Poor/Improved by tiling 563 3.4
  Well drained 12,182 73.9
       
Proximity to Water Landlocked 8,446 51.3
  Intermittent River 7,146 43.4
  Drainage Ditches 885 5.4
       
Geomorphology Ianhoe-Worthington Coteau (068) 9,686 58.8
  Lake Benton-Adrian Coteau (067) 6,790 41.2
  Severe 16,477 100.0
       
Water Erosion Severe 16,477 100.0
       
Wind Erosion Group Moderate 16,477 100.0
       
Crop Productivity Low productivity 40 0.2
  Medium productivity 16,437 99.8
       
Precipitation Between 24-26 inches 16,477 100.0
       
Growing Degree Days 2000-2250 Degree Days 8,394 50.9
  2250-2500 Degree Days 8,083 49.1
       
* Expressed as acres or percent for County area in the Minnesota River Basin

Last Updated on 3/5/00