

MN 8. Waubun Prairie (Waubun Marsh). Acreage: 640. 



Location: Mahnomen County; Waubun Quadrangle; 3 miles SE of Waubun. 



Description: A typical low, wet prairie with highly productive prairie potholes 

 utilized by a great diversity of waterfowl. The area is situated in the ecotone 

 between eastern deciduous (maple-basswood) forest and grassland biomes. 

 Used as an ecological study area by students from Itasca Biological Station. Site 

 already evaluated as a Natural Landmark by Dr. Max L. Partch, St. Cloud, 

 Minn. (Report submitted September 1968.) 



Ownership: State of Minnesota. 



Data source: David B. Vesall, Department of Conservation, State of Minnesota, 

 St. Paul, Minn. 55101. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Dr. Max L. Partch, Department of Biology, St. 

 Cloud College, St. Cloud, Minn. 56301 . 



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