Schroeder
Status
Established
Year Established
1973
Location
Station
State
Minnesota
National Forest Regions
Eastern Region (R9)
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
360ac (146ha)
Elevation Range
600' (183m) - 1,550' (472m)
Temperature Range
-34°F (-37°C) - 95°F (35°C)
Primary Features
The RNA primarily contains upland forests, with a virgin northern hardwood stand containing sugar maple (Acer saccharum). The sugar maple is near the northern and western limit of its range.
Annual Precipitation
Average annual precipitation is 26.39 inches (67.03 cm), with 10.02 inches (25.45 cm) falling in summer. Average annual snowfall is 70 inches (178 cm).
Nearest Weather Station
The nearest major station is in Grand Marais, MN, located 34 miles (54 km) northeast of Schroeder RNA.
Geology and Soils
The site is part of the Highland Moraine/Highland Flutes Geomorphic areas containing deep silty or loamy, well drained, light-colored soils.
Aquatic Features
The site contains no rivers or lakes, but is located within 3 miles (4.8 km) of Lake Superior.
Last updated February 23, 2023