Mississippi River Brainerd Watershed

SIZE

  • Approximately 1,682 square miles, and 1,076,295 acres
  • Approximately 1,539 total river miles
  • 633 lakes with a total acreage of 72,656 acres

LAND USE

  • 19% of the land is publicly owned or held by tribal landowners
  • 36% of the area is forested
  • 24% of the area is wetlands
Source: DNR Public Waters; lakes noted are greater than 10 acres.

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