County : Lake of the Woods
County Characteristics Area (ac)* Percentage
       
Major Watersheds Roseau River 25,884 98.7
Major Watersheds Thief River 341 1.3
       
Agroecoregions Peatlands 26,225 100.0
       
Slope Steepness 0-2 % 20,032 76.4
  2-6 % 6,192 23.6
       
Drainage Poor improved by tiling 20,032 76.4
  Well Drained 6,192 23.6
       
Proximity Land Locked 23,766 90.6
  Permanent River 969 3.7
  Intermittent River 759 2.9
  Lake Shoreline 731 2.8
       
Geomorphology Agassiz Peatlands 26,225 100.0
       
Water Erosion Slight 13,909 53.0
  Moderate 12,316 47.0
       
Wind Erosion Group Very Severe 19,874 75.8
  Severe 138 0.5
  High 6,212 23.7
       
Precipitation Between 20-22 inches 25,567 97.5
  Between 22-24 inches 657 2.5
       
Growing Degree Days 1500-1750 Degree Days 26,225 100.0
       
* Expressed as acres or percent for the County area

Last Updated on 3/4/00