North Black River Peatland SNA
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10,793 Acres (1,220* Acres) Located approximately 8 miles W of Loman. From Loman go 14 miles S and W on Co Hwy 32, then walk 0.5 miles N. Koochiching County Twp 158 Rng 25 Sec Type: Coniferous Forest ECS Subsection: Agassiz Lowlands |
Description:
The North Black River Peatland, just south of the Rainy River and the Canadian border, lies within the large peatland area of the Agassiz Lowlands. The SNA contains a highly developed ovoid island with an internal water track, which is bordered on the north by a large water track with ribbed fen patterns downslope. This broad range of landforms offers an excellent opportunity for comparative studies of the development of peatland patterns, internal water tracks, and surface patterns. Rare plants include the linear-leaved sundew, English sundew, and American bog rush. * The Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 legislatively established the boundaries of the Peatland SNA as displayed. The acreage of land within these boundaries is cited first. The acreage of land owned by the State of Minnesota is cited in parenthesis.
Visitor notes:
If you intend to visit this site it is advisable to carry a topographical map produced by the U.S. Geological Survey. These maps display many old logging trails which may or may not be identifiable on the ground anymore.