East Rat Root River Peatland SNA
 |
2,892 Acres (2,732* Acres) Located southeast of International Falls. Take U.S. 53 to 1.5 miles SE of Ericksburg, turn east on Co Rd 119, then walk 3 miles due E to the site. Koochiching County Twp 69N Rng 22W Sec 03-09 Koochiching County Twp 70N Rng 22W Sec 31-33 Type: Coniferous Forest ECS Subsection: Littlefork-Vermilion Uplands |
Description:
The East Rat Root River Peatland extends eastward into Voyageurs National Park. Its raised bogs are bordered by a featureless water track formed by channeled runoff from adjacent uplands. The unusual shapes of these raised bogs make them ideal for comparative studies of the origin and pattern of surface runoff. Plant species common to patterned peatlands--ericaceous shrubs, sedges, mosses, sundew, pitcher plants, and orchids--can be found here. * 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.