Agassiz Wilderness
| Agassiz Wilderness | |
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IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
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| Location | Marshall County, Minnesota, United States |
| Nearest city | Thief River Falls, MN |
| Coordinates | 48°20′41″N 95°53′00″W / 48.34472°N 95.88333°WCoordinates: 48°20′41″N 95°53′00″W / 48.34472°N 95.88333°W |
| Area | 4,000 acres (16 km2) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
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]
References
- ↑ "USGS Gatzke SW (MN) Topo Map". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- ↑ "Agassiz Wilderness". The National Wilderness Preservation System. Wilderness.net. Retrieved 2007-02-11.
See also
External links
- Agassiz Wilderness - Wilderness.net
- Agassiz Wilderness - GORP
- Agassiz Wilderness - Recreation.gov
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