Pine Point
Status
Established
Year Established
1932
Location
Station
State
Minnesota
National Forest Regions
Eastern Region (R9)
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
1,239ac (501ha)
Elevation Range
1,282' (391m) - 1,300' (396m)
Temperature Range
-4°F (-20°C) - 80°F (27°C)
Primary Features
Ah-Gwah-Ching station in Walker is located 5 miles (8 km) to the south of the RNA.
Annual Precipitation
Average annual precipitation is 26.3 inches (66.8 cm), with 11.1 inches (28.2 cm) falling in summer. Average annual snowfall is 47.7 inches (121.2 cm).
Nearest Weather Station
Pokegama Dam, located 12 miles (19.2 km) south-southwest of the RNA, is the closest station.
Geology and Soils
The RNA exhibits gently rolling topography sandy over sandy, well-drained soil with non-acid organic soils in undrained depressions. The site is located within the Itasca Moraine Complex.
Aquatic Features
The site includes a 24 acre lake surrounded by a meadow and 493 acres in marsh and meadow.
Flora and Fauna
Common Plant Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Category | At Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelanchier spp. | Serviceberry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Cornus rugosa | round-leaved dogwood | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Corylus cornuta | beaked hazel-nut | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Corylus americana | American hazle-nut | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Diervilla lonicera | bush-honeysuckle | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Prunus virginiana | choke-cherry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Anemone quinquefolia | Wood-anemone | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Aralia nudicaulis | wild sarsaparilla | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Aster macrophyllus | big-leaved aster | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Fragaria virginiana | thick-leaved wild strawberry | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Maianthemum canadense | Canada mayflower | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Thalictrum dioicum | early meadow-rue | Common Herbaceous Species |
Common Animal Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Category | At Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odocoileus virginianus | White-tailed deer | Common Mammal Species | ||
| Ursus americanus | black bear | Common Mammal Species | ||
| Lepus americanus | snowshoe rabbit | Common Mammal Species | ||
| Erethizon dorsatum | north American porcupine | Common Mammal Species | ||
| Bonasa umbellus | Ruffed grouse | Common Bird Species | ||
| Haliaeetus leucocephalus | bald eagle | Common Bird Species | ||
| song birds | Common Bird Species | |||
| water fowl | Common Bird Species |
Publications
- Tuomas Aakala, Shawn Fraver, Brian J. J. Palik, Anthony W. D'Amato. 2012. Spatially random mortality in old-growth red pine forests of northern Minnesota
- Shawn Fraver, Brian J. J. Palik. 2012. Stand and cohort structures of old-growth Pinus resinosa-dominated forests of northern Minnesota, USA
Last updated February 21, 2023