Mississippi Creek Unit

Approximate Acreage: 5,670
Percent Federal Ownership: 91%

The Mississippi Creek Unit is south of the Eagle Mountain Unit and not adjacent to the BWCAW. This area has been noted for its high biodiversity by the Minnesota County Biological Survey.

Nearly half of the forest is more than 70 years old and includes spruce, aspen, birch, and cedar. Jack pine and tamarack also are present in the area. Parts of the unit are swampy and dense. The area is used by deer, moose, and wolf.

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