Mississippi River Headwaters Watershed

SIZE

  • Approximately 1,920 square miles, and 1,228,884 acres
  • Approximately 916 total river miles
  • 686 lakes with a total acreage of 201,570 acres

LAND USE

  • 50% of the land is publicly owned or held by tribal landowners
  • 39% of the area is forested
  • 29% of the area is wetlands
Source: DNR Public Waters; lakes noted are greater than 10 acres.

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