County : Stevens
County Characteristics Area (ac)* Percentage
       
Major Watersheds Mustinka River 94,034 100.0
       
Agroecoregions Very Poorly Drained Lake Sediments 38,105 40.5
  Dryer Till 55,929 59.5
       
Slope Steepness 0-2 % 53,300 56.7
  2-6 % 40,695 43.3
  Water 40 0.0
       
Drainage Poorly Drained 77,066 82.0
  Well Drained 14,530 15.5
  Poor improved by tiling 2,399 2.6
  Water 40 0.0
       
Proximity Island Shoreline 40 0.0
  Lake Shoreline 4,038 4.3
  Permanent River 40 0.0
  Intermittent River 21,130 22.5
  Drainage Ditches 7,255 7.7
  Water 40 0.0
  Land Locked 61,493 65.4
       
Geomorphology Fergus Falls (Young Gray Drift) Till Plain 55,929 59.5
  Agassiz Lacustrine Plain, Red River Valley Area 38,105 40.5
       
Water Erosion Moderate 74,995 79.8
  Severe 19,039 20.3
       
Wind Erosion Group Severe 37,260 39.6
  Moderate 56,774 60.4
       
Precipitation Between 22-24 inches 94,034 100.0
       
Growing Degree Days 2250-2500 Degree Days 14,908 15.9
  2500-2750 Degree Days 79,126 84.2
       
* Expressed as acres or percent for the County area

Last Updated on 3/4/00