Agassiz Wilderness

Summary

Agassiz Wilderness was designated in 1976 by the United States Congress and has a total of 4,000 acres (16 km2). It is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] The wilderness is in Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Well known for being a prime habitat for over 300 bird species, 49 mammal, 12 amphibian, and 9 reptile species have also been identified.[2]

Agassiz Wilderness
Map showing the location of Agassiz Wilderness
Map showing the location of Agassiz Wilderness
LocationMarshall County, Minnesota, United States
Nearest cityThief River Falls, MN
Coordinates48°20′41″N 95°53′00″W / 48.34472°N 95.88333°W / 48.34472; -95.88333
Area4,000 acres (16 km2)
Established1976 (1976)
Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "USGS Gatzke SW (MN) Topo Map". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
  2. ^ "Agassiz Wilderness". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2007-02-11.

External links edit

  • Agassiz Wilderness - Wilderness.net
  • Agassiz Wilderness - GORP
  • Agassiz Wilderness - Recreation.gov