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NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Wisconsin"s Great Lakes Coast Revised 1980 COASTAL ZONE INFORMATION CENTER 74@_ 7; A%. Xf QH 76.5 -NA16 T36 office of coastal Management, Wisconsin Department of Administration 1980 c.2 Scientific Areas Section, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Natural Area Inventory Wisconsin Great Lakes Coast Revised 1980 Property of CSC Library By William Tans, Natural Areas Botanist Department of Natural Resources and Raphael Dawson Office of Coastal Management Department of Administration NATURAL AREA INVENTORY - WISCONSIN GREAT LAKES COAST INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE OF INVENTORY This natural. area inventory of the Wisconsin coasts along Lakes Michigan and Superior is one of a con- tinuing series of inventories conducted and directed by the Scientific Areas Preservation Council and the Scientific Areas Section, Department of Natural Resources. The long term goal of the Scientific Areas Section is to inventory all 71 counties to locate remnant natural areas and features. Approximately three-fourths of the state has been inventoried, and within two years, initial natural area inventories for the entire state will be available. Financial assistance for this study has been provided by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program through a grant from the Federal Office of Coastal Zone Management. Their s6pport is gratefully acknowledged. A natural area as defined by the Scientific Areas Preservation Council is: a tract of land or water so littTe mod-ified by man's activity or sufficiently recovered that it contains intact native plant and animal communities believed to be representative of the presettlement landscape. The purpose of a natural area inventory is to identify, delineate and evaluate biotic communities and other features possessing a significant degree of naturalness. These include terrestrial and aquatic plant communities (cf. Curtis, J. T. 1959. The Vegetation of Wisconsin) which-r-e-t-T-ectvegetation types present in presettlement times and which have somehow escaped destruction; recovery sites, which were at one time altered or modified by man's direct or indirect activities, but wi he passing of considerable time and without further disturbance, have recovered so that most of the evidence of disturbance has .\ vanished; sites which contain significant eological or archaeoloaj.S@@ features or which harbor threatened or endangered species of plants or animals'@'_ Locating natural areas is the first step in seeking their wise use and protection. Next, it is necessary to incorporate the body of natural area inventory data into the land use planning process of local, state and federal agencies so that inadvertent destruction of natural features is avoided and a positive approach to critical natural area protection can be avoided. Most of the sites delineated in this inventory are important as preserves of our natural heritage and are now, or will be in future years, valuable to educators, their students and other outdoors-oriented people for passive, nonconsumptive use of the resource, whether it be for class use or teaching purposes, nature interpretation, hiking, bird watching or other activity. Natural areas also have a constantly increasing value as research and reference sites where comparisons with disturbed areas are useful in evaluating and quantifying land management practices. It is thus important that c6unty and regional planners integrate these data into land use plans and the land and water regulatory processes; and that townships, county and state highway planners, for example, have access to these data so that new road construction avoids sensitive natural features. Maintaining lands in a natural or near natural condition holds.open the land management alternatives available to future generations. If these resources are degraded, alternatives for the future are narrowed, for the recovery of converted natural features, if at all possible, is extremely slow. SCOPE OF THE INVENTORY This natural area inventory encompasses the entire shoreline of Lakes Michigan (407 miles),and Superior (156 miles), and includes the various islands in Lake Michigan off the Door peninsula and the Apostle Islands of the Bayfield peninsula. For the purpose of this coastal inventory, the area to be inventoried was limited to a strip of land six miles inland from the shoreline. In isolated instances, p@rticularly where either large tracts or what appeared to be high quality natural areas were observed at the edge or beyond the six-mile limits, those natural areas were evaluated for potential inclusion in the inventory. It should be noted that this inventory contains relatively few sites of geological or archaeological significance and is biased toward terrestrial plant communities. Additional information on geology or archaeology should be sought from the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey or the State Archaeologist, respectively, in Madison. Surface water, primarily streams, were not evaluated as inten- sively as terrestrial sites. AddiJonal information on lakes and streams can be found in the Surface Water Resources publications of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. In Milwaukee County, a considerable number of city and county parks and parkways are found within the coastal area. Most of these parks and greenways are not listed in this inventory except for those of outstanding natural area significance. It is also noteworthy that in the heart of metropolitan Milwaukee (see Milwaukee 7-112 Min. Quadrangle) cemeteries provide a substantial acreage of undeveloped or "green space" in addition to the outstanding county park system. Although they are not natural areas in the traditional sense, their dominant cover is that of a savanna when viewed from an aerial photograph, and they do impart a refreshing element to the urban landscape as well as contain some of the elements which make up natural areas. It is anticipated that in the future, the role of certain cemeteries as limited recreation sites will continually be evaluated. The shores of Wisconsin's Great Lakes contain many populations or rarej restricted, or otherwise note- worthy plant and animal species. For the most part, a systematic inventory of these species has not been completed, although one is in progress. The significant colonial bird concentrations in Brown County.are included as are significant plant populations where known to occur within natural or scientific areas. These populations are indicated in the description and comments column by "critical species" present. Some of these plant species have been designated by the Department of Natural Resources as "Endangered" or "Threatened" as per Administrative Code NR-27, while other species are currently being evaluated for inclusion on that list. Further information on the nature of critical species present at any particular site will be supplied by the Scientific Areas Section upon request. METHODS Sites included in this inventory were located by examining the files of the Scientific Areas Section, through a literature search, or by recommendation from selected teachers, DNR field personnel and other naturalists and resource managers in the counties inventoried. Through systematic examination of aerial photographs and by using the United States Geological Survey topographic maps, staff of the Scientific Areas Section located the bulk of these natural areas and features. Except in a few rare instances, all of the sites contained in the inventory were field inspected. Most of the field analysis for this inven- tory was conducted in the period of June, 1975 through May, 1976, while revisions added in 1980 resulted from subsequent field work in the Coastal Zone. LIMITATIONS AND PROBLEMS OF A NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY The scope of this natural area inventory is restricted because it does not take into consideration factors involved in outdoor recreation, human resources, historical or cultural features, prime agricultural lands, forestry resources, etc. Emphasis is on biotic communities from a biologist's point of view, for these features are most threatened. As with any inventory, there are always some sites inadvertently missed or some species habitats to be discovered. In the case of certain geological points of interest, as caves or quarries, some may still be located by quarrying or excavation. New natural area locations will probably be found. Those who prepare natural area inventories are faced with the difficult situation of seeing too much publicity and resultant overuse and abuse of natural features. Incompatible land uses may be extremely detrimental to fragile natural systems. The sites included within the inventory were evaluated according to the criteria set forth pertinent to natural areas. Others evaluating these same areas may view their characteristics in a different light, emphasizing different features. In addition, inspecting natural areas thoroughly in several different growing seasons is necessary for the most accurate evaluations, thus it is anticipated that some evaluations will change in the future. Additional sites now ranked as county level significance may well be worthy of acquisition and preservation by public or private agencies particularly in a region as large as Wisconsin's Great Lakes shoreline. NATURAL AREA EVALUATION AND CLASSIFICATION All of the biotic sites investigated were evaluated on the basis of quality, which includes: 1) the diver- sity of plant and animal species, 2) expected natural area community structure and integrity, and 3) the extent of significant human disturbance (logging, water level manipulation, grazing); commonness, a measure of the amount of the cover type as compared with the total amount of that plant communTt_y_`J_r7@ea_ture in the present landscape and in the presettlement vegetation, and the degree to which the type has been converted by the direct and indirect activities of man; and diven@j@, the number of plant community types (aquatic or terrestrial) and other natural 'features within tRe tract. Two additional criteria are size, which should be such as to afford adequate protection, and educational value. A more detailed discussi'6n-on "priority ranking of biotic natural areas" can be found in Michigan Bo st 13:31-39. On the basis of these criteria, natural areas and features were evaluated and classified as follows: SA State Scientific Areas - those natural areas, geological sites, or archaeological sites (or combi- nations) of at-T-east state significance which have been designated by the Scientific Areas Preservation Council. NA-1 Natural Areas - tracts of land and/or water so little modified by man's activity, or sufficiently recovered, that they contain nearly intact native plant and animal communities believed to'be representative of the presettlement landscape. They are of statewide or greater natural area significance. Some tracts containing critical species habitats are also within this designation. NA-2 Natural Areas - tracts of land and/or water slightly modified by man's activities or insufficiently recovered from past disturbakes such that they are of county or multi-county natural area signi- ficance because of one or more of the following reasons: the degree of quality is less than the ecologically defined ideal, and there is evidence of past or present disturbance from logging, grazing, water level manipulation, or pollution, etc.; the type may be the most abundant or a very common type in the region, only the very best of which might qualify for state scientific area recognition, or the area may be too small. 2 NA-2 areas are valuable assets to the local communities as education sites, for passive, non- destructional recreation and as "ecological zones" which maintain a relatively high degree of naturalness. Some of these sites, depending on their fragility, may be suitable for county or local park development, but caution should be exercised to avoid-dbgradation of their primary features. Protective zoning could be an alternative method of protection. If maintained for a sufficient period of time in an undisturbed condition, NA-2 areas should in- crease in their degree of naturalness. Scars of disturbance will gradually disappear,,although some types will never fully recover. Some areas in this category may be viewed in the future as being worthy of state significance. NA-3 Natural History Areas - tracts of land and/or water modified by man's activities, but which retain a moderate degree of natural cover and often would be suitable for educational use, such that exclusion from a natural area inventory would be an oversight. Two or more of the-identifying natural area criteria may be substandard in natural history areas, but in time and with protection most natural history areas will increase in "natural-ness",, Natural history areas may reflect patterns of former vegetation or show the influence of settlement on vegetation. Some natural history areas are quite scenic. An important value of some of the larger NA-3 sites is their role in watershed protection and as environmental corridors. NA-1 Rare Species Habitats - sites where the primary natural value is the presence of one or more rare, (RSH) threatened, or endangered species of plants or animals. GEO-1 Geological Sites - these are quarries, mines, smelters, caves, outcrops, and structural and glacial -2 features of geological interest. The number following the designation indicates state significance (1) or county significance (2). ARCH Archaeological sites. INVENTORY SUMMARY OF THE COASTAL ZONE Classification Number of Sites SA 23 NA-1 34 NA-2 60 NA-3 32 NA-1 (RSH) _g GEO (all) 6 ARCH (all) 1 Not ranked 4 Total 169 RECOMMENDATIONS The evaluation of 43 sites as state natural area significance (NA-1) simultaneously conveys the highest preservation priority to these sites. Therefore, it is recommended that public and priva-te agencies involved in natural area preservation or acquisition give top priority for preservatio@ to those NA-1 sites which are either privately owned or outside of existing acquisition boundaries. Because many of the NA-1 sites in this inventory are privately owned, it is anticipated that land acquisition will be one useful method of arranging for long term protection of these sites. Whenever feasible, alter- native methods of land preservation should be explored. The following natural areas, all of which are described more fully in the body of this inventory, are highlighted here because of their exceptional natural area qualities. Not all of the NA-1 sites are contained in this summary listing, just those privately owned community types most critically in need of preservation action and those under public or protective ownership which merit recognition as significant natural areas. Privately Owned Sites Bloch Dry-mesic Forest, Marinette Co. Chiwaukee Prairie Addition, Kenosha Co. Furrer Beach and Dunes, Door Co. Long Island, Ashland Co. Lower Montreal River, Iron Co. Manger Boreal Forest, Door Co. Middle Lake, Brown Co. Mink River, Door Co. Port Wing Boreal Forest Addition, Bayfield Co. Schmoke Lake, Door Co. 3 Protected Sites Which Merit Recognition Devil's Island Forest and Cliffs,- Apostle Islands Dwights Point-Kimballs Bay Boreal Forest, Douglas Co. Gull Island, Apostle Islands Hotz Tract, Door Co. Kurtz Woods, Ozaukee Co. Munsing Boreal Forest, Madeline island North Twin Island, Apostle Islands Outer Island Hemlocks & Sand Spit, Apostle Islands Stockton Island Beach & Bog, Apostle Islands Wisconsin Point, Douglas Co. USE OF THE INVENTORY The listing of natural areas and features -immediately following this section is- organized by name of the site with the county name in parentheses; legal description, size and name of the U.S. Geological Survey topographic map on which the site can be found; code indicating the tract's evaluation; ownership; and pertinent comments relative to the most sig6ificant features of the site. The number to the left of each area name corresponds to the number identifying that natural area on the county maps. For all of the state scientific areas (SA) and most state significant natural areas (NA-1), additional information in the form of plant community descriptions, natural area significance, plant species lists, and other pertinent data are on fi'le with the Scientific Areas'Section. uested that those who have an opportunity to utilize this inventory and inspect particular sites '1 r: rc T-ruilit wH ex 1se caution toward the listed areas by respecting their Y and not abusiatheir naturaT characteristics. Please exercise caution in duplicating or distributing these inventorl findings. AbFv-e- all, respect the properFy rights of the owners of these sites by requesting permission prior to visiting them. For additional information contact: Department of Natural Resources Scientific Areas Section P.O. Box 7921 Madison, Wisconsin 53707 (608) 266-8916 or 267-7479 or Office of Coastal Management Department of Administration 101 South Webster Street Madison, Wisconsin 53702 (608) 267-7982 4 KENOSHA COUNTY RACINE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Chiwaukee Prairie TIN 23E SA U. of Wis. Rich prairie and marsh on swell and (KENOSHA) Section 30, 31 Parkside swale topography created when the level 150 acres total of glacial Lake Michigan was lowered in Kenosha 71@,' stages. Over 350 plant species have been documented from the prairie, some of which are very rare in the state (e.g. chestnut sedge, pink milkwort, and roundstemmed false foxglove) Scattered oaks in portions give a savanna aspect to the tract. A National Natural Landmark and one of the most important prairie in Wisconsin. Land acquisition is conducted by the Nature Conservancy. Critical plant species present, Kenosha Sand Dunes T2N R23E NA-1 Wisconsin Elect. One half mile of frontage on Lake Michigan (KENOSHA) SE 1/4 7, 8 Power Co. containing well.developed dunes and dune 120 acres succession patterns (fore dunes to swale Kenosha 71-,' to wet prairie). The diversity of beach plant species is good. Some ditching has been done behind the dune area but it remains in good condition and is an excellent observation area for migrating shore birds. The Lake Michigan shore has been rip-rapped. 3 Petrifying Springs T2N R22E NA-1 Kenosha County A mixture of red and white oaks and (KENOSHA) parts of 2, 11 sugar maples cover the area in a dry- 65 acres ' mesic to mesic forest. The undulating Racine South 7-1,' topography i.s covered by very diverse and delicate spring flora. There has been some introduction of species but the area remains one of the better woodland areas left in southeastern Wisconsin. 4 Des Plains River TIN R22E NA-2 Private Woodland containing remnant oak-shagbark Marsh and Woods Sec. 19, 20, 29, hickory with old growth of both red and (KENOSHA) 30 white oak and black cherry timber. The Pleasant Prairie undergrowth is generally shrubs, with [email protected] hawthorns, black cherry and raspberry 650 acres dominant. An old meander of the Des Plains River divides the woodland, now containing various wetland species. To to south there is an extensive wetland, ditched in many places but not traversed by a highway for nearly 2 miles. Signif- icant because of its open space and wildlife habitat,it is one of the longest stretches of river without a highway in the county. RACINE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Sanders Park T3N R22E SA Racine Co. A southern dry-mesic forest on two Hardwood Forest Part 36 low ridges separated by a swale of (RACINE) 30 acres American elm and cottonwood. The Racine S. 71-,' largest trees are oak, walnut and white ash. Nearly 100 species of flowers, fern@ shrubs and trees can be found. The forest lies on one of Lake Michigan's ancient terraces and has calcareous well drained, soils with a thin outwash covering. A peripheral road and numerous trails facilitate use of the area. RACINE.COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 6 Renak-Polak Woods TO R22E SA U. of Wis. An excellent southern mesic hardwood (RACINE) E@ 14 Parkside forest @4 mile east of the Root River. 70+ acres The dominant trees are sugar maple, Racine N. 71@' white ash, beech and basswood. Spring ephermeral flora is very diverse; hepatica, spring beauty, dogtooth violet and trilliums. Although the topography is almost level, an intermittant stream runs diagonally through the tract from NE to SW. A Nature Conservancy Project. 7 Caledonia Wildlife Area TO R22E NA-2 Caledonia Township An open wetland with seasonal ponds that (RACINE) SW 1-, 21 attract a large number of migratory birds 25 acres such as whistling swans, snow geese, Franksville 7@1.' golden plovers and willets. The pond is one of the few secure stopover areas in the southeast counties and thus is a very good observation area. The area is a project.of the Hoy Nature Club. Caddy Vista Woods TO R22E NA-3 Private This is a small woodlot that has been (RACINE) NE-k4 NWx, 4 somewhat disturbed by the nearby school 5 acres and subdivision development. Dispite thi% Franksville 71@' the area contains an interesting assembly of woody plants. There are also a good number of common mesic herbaceous species as well as red oak, beech and sugar maple trees. The area fronts the Root River and has numerous trails with heavy hiking use. 9 Gravel Pit Woods TO R22E NA-3 Private Beech, sugar maple, basswood, red oak (RACINE) SEJ. NE@ 3 woods near active gravel pit. Edges have 10 acres been disturbed; however, most of the Franksville N'. wood lot retains good natural character- istics. 10 Seven Mile Road Woods TO R22E NA-3 Private Young maple-ash-oak woods- age about (RACINE) NE@4 NE148 50 years, never grazed but has been 25 acres managed by timber removal. Franksville 7@'. Stone Woods TO R22E NA-3 Private Green ash, silver maple and American elm (RACINE) NWk 3 are the dominant tree species on this 50 acres relatively large forested tract. It Franksville 7k' lies in the Root River floodplain and has seen past grazing which has altered the groundcover. However, there has not been any heavy logging. The area remains significant because of its size and location. 12 Crestview Ravines and TO R23E NA-3 Racine Co. Spectacular clay banks along Lake Michigan. Banks parts of 6, 8 Some rare plants in this region occur (RACINE) 40 acres here. Racine No. 73@' MILWAUKEE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County)-.- Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 13 Cudahy Woods T5N*R2 -2E NA71 Milwaukee Co.. An upland hardwood forest containing (MILWAUKEE) EJ-, NW14- 4 two major forest types separated by a 60 acres small stream. To the north, a dry-mesic Greendale 71@' forest of oak, cherry and hickory,, southward, an old growth mesic forest of American beech, sugar maple and red oak. One of the best forests of its kind remaining in the vicinity. The forest is also a habitat for critical plant species (Solidgo caesia), blue- stemmed goldenrod. Meyers Woods T7N R22E NA-2 Private A mesic hardwood forest remnant composed 14 (MILWAUKEE) NW3@4 SE3@4 19 of scattered individuals of many species; 30 acres oak,.cherry, hard maple, hickory and Greendale 71-2' basswood. Throughout the woods there are patches of dense saplings from previous canopy disturbances. The area contains a small pond that is surrounded by cattail and associated species. The spring ephemerals are reportedly fairly diverse. 15 Esch Woods T5N R22E 18 NA-3 Private A very small but good stand of beech and (MILWAUKEE) 10 acres sugar maples. Good size distribution, 5reendale 7@,' light logging in distant past, distur- bance along edges. Viburnum Prunifolium, a rare shrub, occurs there. Housing development has almost cbliterated the remaining woods. Fox Point Clay Bluffs T8N R22E GEO-2 Multiple Private Eroding clay banks above Lake Michigan and Beach 9, 16 harbor numerous regionally rare species (MILWAUKEE) Thiensville 71-,' like: Sheperdia, Diervilla, ThuJa and Symphoricarpos. TFe -abandoned shoreline up to 600 feet back from the current shore is a classic example of a terraced shoreline. See photo in p. 52 of Goldthwait. This area is within the northern 4 miles of Milwaukee County shore which is essentially a natural shore, in which the beach and offshore bars are naturally nourished with sediment. No shoreline modifications are present. St. Francis Woods T6N R22E NA-3 St. Francis Located in a very urban area, but 17 (MILWAUKEE) NV4 SE@@ 15,NW Seminary surrounding fence has helped to preserve SW@, 14 City of St. areas integrity. Old growth sugar maple, 140 acres Francis birch, basswood and beech trees are the S. Milwaukee 71-1' primary feature. The area is divided by a gravel road, trails and a small stream. Some native prairie species persist on the fringe and to the SE, and exotic species have been planted along the road and near the cemetery. 18 Downer Woo ds T7N R22E NA-3 U. of Wis. Numerous ash, basswood and hawthorn (MILWAUKEE) Center 10 Milwaukee trees, along with large.oaks dominate 15 acres this tract. Native shrubs include Milwaukee 71-@' choke cherry and dogwood, the remainder are mostly exotics. A varied history of uses has reduced the natural value but its location near UW-Milwaukee makes it noteworthy. Root River Forest T5N R22E NA-1 Milwaukee Small woodland and gravel-bottom tributary (MILWAUKEE) Section 32 (RS14) County to Root River. Critical plant species E of RR present. Franksville 7@.' 40 acres 7 MILWAUKEE COUNTY OZAUKEE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) _uadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 20 Schlitz Audubon T8N R22E Not National Audubon Features include nature center, prairie Center 9, 10 ranked Society restoration tract, ornamentals, wooded (MILWAUKEE) Thiensville 73j' ravine, bluff and lake terrace. A 164 acres resident naturalist is present and the area is active in local conservation education. OZAUKEE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 21 Fa .iry Chasm T9N R23E 33 SA Private, Awooded ravine 80-100 ft. deep extending (OZAUKEE and T8N R22E 4, 5 Nature Conservancy 114- miles west from its mouth on Lake' partly northern 60 acres Michigan. The chasm's stream and several Co.) Thiensville 7k' small tributary gorges cut through glacial and lacustrine deposits. The steep slopes support white pine, white cedar, yellow birch to the north and xeric hardwood forest on the more exposed south. Many species, noteably Dirca palustris.and conifers, give thT -area special significance as they occur only in cold air drainages this far south in Wisconsin. Critical plant species are present. 22 Kurtz Maple Woods TION R21E NA-1 Nature Conservancy An outstanding southern mesic forest (OZAUKEE) SW4 NEk 1 (31 acres) dominated by sugar mapleland American 120@acres with buffer beech with red oak, white ash, black Cedarburg W cherry, basswood and red elm present. About 30 acres are mature timber 15-24" DBH. No recent cutting history. A good distribution of tree sizes, and a very rich herbaceous layer are its significant characteristics. It was recently donated for preservation. Critical plant species are present. 23 Donges Bay Gorge N9N R22E NA-2 Private A deep ravine on Lake Michigan shore. The (OZAUKEE) NE14- NW% 33 ravine contains a white pine, beech forest, 20 acres Unfortunately housing developments and Thiensville N' erosion have taken away many natural characterisitics. 24 Mee-kwan Park Woods T9N R21E NA-2 County Park A beech-sugar maple-red oak forest with (OZAUKEE) SW-1-4 NEP, 10, 20 a good age distribution and larger trees acres, NE14 NEP4 15 scattered in the northern tract. Small 10 acres tumbling stream is an added attraction Cedarburg 71@' in northern tract. Small areas in both tracts of land have been disturbed in .past - light logging long ago. Ave. DBH:15-20". Harrington Beach T12N R23E NA-2 DNR A lacustrine forest bordering Lake 25 Lacustrine Forest S3-, 19 Michigan, dominated by black ash and (OZAUKEE) 80 acres white cedar with yellow birch, red Port Washington maple, and white birch on sandy rises. East 7@' Tree size mostly 5-9" but locally mature sizes. Heavy deer use. 2 )C Grafton Woods T10N R21E NA-3 Private Am. beech and sugar maple forest with a . (OZAUKEE) Nek NE4 13 history of grazing and cutting. Woods 20acres does have a good tree size variety. Cedarburg 7Y 8 06LC: 19474695 Rec stat: n Entered: 19890329 Replaced: 19950512 Used: 19950530 $ Type: a Bib lvl: m Source: d Lang: eng Repr: Enc LvL: K Conf pub: 0 Ctry: wiu Indx: 0 Mod rec: Govt pub: s Cont: Desc: a Int LvL: Festschr: 0 Iltus: b F/B: 0 Dat tp: S Dates: 1980, % S 1 040 ELA Ic ELA % $ 2 043 n-us-wi 'a nL ----- % $ 3 090 QH76.5.W6 lb W57 1980 % $ 4 092 333.9/5/09775 % $ 5 090 lb $ 6 049 NO@M % $ 7 100 1 Tans, William. % $ 8 245 10 Natural area inventory : Ob Wisconsin Great Lakes coast Ic by William Tans and Raphael Dawson. % $ 9 250 Rev. % $ 10 260 [Madison : lb Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, Scientific Areas Section lb Wisconsin Dept. of Administration, office of Coastal Management, Ic 1980?1 % $ 11 300 53.p. : lb maps ; Ic 28 cm. % $ 12 650 0 Natural areas Iz Wisconsin. % $ 13 650 0 Natural areas Iz Michigan, Lake. % $ 14 650 0 Natural areas Iz Superior, Lake. % $ 15 700 1 Dawson, Raphael. % $ ?6 710 7 Wisconsin. lb Scientific Areas Preservation council. X $ 17 710 1 Wisconsin. lb Office of Coastal Management. % OZAUKEE COUNTY SHEBOYGAN COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 27 Ulao Marsh TION P22E NA-3 Private A long narrow lacustrine swamp forest (OZAUKEE) Parts 4, 8, 9 of soft maple, elm, and black ash, Cedarburg 715' grazed in part, and generally of small to 25 acres medium size. Some migrant bird use. Fredonia Woods T12N R21E NA-2 Private A tract lying on the east bank of the 28 (OZAUKEE) SEJI-, NEP4 34 Milwaukee River just south of Waubedonia 50 acres Park. Although with a history of Port Washington grazing and selective timber removal, West 7j-2' the tract is very scenic and is a logical park expansion. Primary features include part of a 11-@ mile long glacial deposit of gravel and boulders, with a mesic forest of sugar maple beech-red oak of mostly mature size. 29 Hawthorne Drive Forest T11N R22 E NA-3 Private Wet-mesic elm-red maple forest wit h (OZAUKEE) SWX4 6 upland forest of red oak, beech, bass- 50 acres wood along south. Canopy opened by Port Washington disease and logging. West 7;@' Milwaukee River Woods T11N R21E NA-3 Private A medium aged stand of sugar maple-red 30 (OZAUKEE) Center Section 3 oak-basswood on morainal deposits 60 acres adjacent to the Milwaukee River. Stand Port Washington grazed previously. West 71-2' Belgium Lacustrine T12N R22E NA-3 Private An extensive, young, lacustrine forest 31 Forest W-12 34, Central 27 21-2 miles from Lake Michigan, with Am. (OZAUKEE) 300 acres elm, black ash and red maple-silver Port Washington maple and some swamp white oak. Disease, East 7@1.' logging and wind throw have opened the canopy permitting a brushy understory in portions. Crop lands surround forest. North end ditched. SHEBOYGAN COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 32 Cedar Grove Lacustrine T13N R22E Section NA-3 Private Extensive second growth forests on Forests 34, T12N R22E ditched lacustrine flats, clayey soils (SHEBOYGAN-OZAUKEE) Section 2, 3 dominated by soft maple-black ash with 450 acres yellow birch, Am. elm and swamp white Sheboygan Falls 15' oak. Repeatedly logged and encroached by agriculture and ditched. 33 Cedar Grove Ornitho- T13N R23E SA DNR A tract lying close to Lake Michigan. logical Station N part 30 on low, abandoned dunes. Located (SHEBOYGAN) 30 acres along a major migratory route, the Cedar Grove 711' ornithological station is an important trapping and banding station primarily for raptors. 34 Kohler Park Dunes T14N R23E SA DNR Three uncommon Great Lakes shore (SHEBOYGAN) NE-14 NW-14 23 habitats are present in this area: 25 acres excellent Lake Michigan dunes, con- Sheboygan S. 7@@' sisting of large, active portions iurrounded by stabilizing dunes; one quarter mile of beach community; and two, small renmants of white pine forest. The area is rich in coastal plant species, including sand reed, dune thistle, beach pea and dune wheatgrass. Numerous critical plant species are present. Interdunal ponds contain standin water and add vegetational diversNy. A 10 acre buffer zone has 9 been established on the west edge of the scientific area. SHEBOYGAN COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code -Ownership Description and Comments 3 5 Kohler Park Pines T14N R23E SA Private A section of Lake Michigan shoreline (SHEBOYGAN) Part 14 and adjacent forest located on 95 acres stabilized dunes between Lake Michigan Sheboygan S. 7;@' on the east and the Black River on the west. The sand beach and narrow zone of dunes progresses inward to a mixed conifer-hardwood forest composed of white and red pine, sugar maple, beech, paper birch and red oak. Shrub and wooded wetlands occur near the river. Several critical plant species occur in the dune and beach sections. This area was formerly leased by the State. Ruth Balzer T14N R23E NA-2 Izaak Walton Although small in area, a well preserved 36 Schmitt Memorial SW-@4 SW14_ 11 League mesic forest. Tall white pine 15" Forest Sheboygan 73@' DBH over red oak, red maple, sugar (SHEBOYGAN) 15 acres maple, yellow birch and beech. Land all to the north developed; to the south-with various land use histories. Nearby scientific area contains the same features. Sheboygan Co. T14N R23E NA-2 Sheboygan Co. A wet lacustrine swamp, primarily of 3-7 Memorial Arboretum E-L, SE;4 19 black ash and American elm with alder (SHEBOYGAN) 22 acres in the understory. The tree canopy is Sheboygan Falls 7-11' somewhat open, and there are a great many plant species throughout the swamp. There is little local relief. Trails run along the east and west fringes of the swamp. One of the best remaining examples of a once more widespread forest type. 38 Sheboygan Campus Oak T15N R23E NA-2 University of A medium aged woods near the UW Sheboygan Woods SJI-, SW-L4 28 Wisconsin campus composed primarily of red oak, with (SHEBOYGAN) 30 acres white ash,, white oak, and beech with some Sheboygan Falls 7L.' taller white pine. Woods in part situated on old Sheboygan River banks. Lake Michigan Pine T14N R23E NA-2 Multiple Private A linear forest zone along Lake Michigan 39 Hardwoods Dune Forest 33, 34, S1227 and continuous with J. M. Kohler St. Park (SHEBOYGAN) 1.5 miles shore under many small ownerships, many with Sheboygan South 7@-@' lake front homes. White pine 12-20" is a 400 acres dominant with red oak, white birch, beech, sugar maple and others. Toward the Black River on the west are ash-white cedar swamps and alder thickets. Area dupli- cates Kohler pines scientific area to the north. Some hemlocks in the area. 40 Onion River Forest T14N R22E NA-2 Private A large upland forest on the west side of (SHEBOYGAN) NE14 1 the Onion River. A mixture of hardwoods 80 acres predominate: sugar maple, red oak and Sheboygan Falls 7Y beech with white oak and basswood and areas of white birch and aspen. Some huge red oaks occur on the steep east- facing morainal slopes. Oxbow lakes are adjacent to river meanders. Scattered white pine (and white pine stumps) can be seen. Grazing and logging history; current development for archery range. Located just south of High School. 10 SHEBOYGAN COUNTY MANITOWOC COUNTY Location Area Name Size (county) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and.C2mments 41 Gibbsvi .Ile Mesic Forest T14N R22E NA-3 Private An old growth mesic forest remnant of (SHEBOYGAN) NWI-4 SW@4 26 sugar maple, red oak, beech. Small size 20 acres and past disturbances such as grazing and Sheboygan Falls 7,1,2' selective timber removal reduce its natural area value; however, few such remnants occur. 42 Sheboygan River Woods T15N R23E NA-3 Private River edge and slope woods containing (SHEBOYGAN) Section 31 basswood, beech with white pine on ridges. SWI,- NW@4 Woods contain some large trees but has 70 acres been logged in the past. Area was Sheboygan Falls 71-@' heavily grazed in the past. Kohler-Pigeon River T15N R23E NA-3 Private Pigeon River floodplain with ridges of 43 Tract SWj4 17 second growth pine and hardwoods. (SHEBOYGAN) 44 acres Howards Grove 71-,' MANITOWOC COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 44 Wilderness Ridge T20N R24E SA DNR This area consists of two perpendicular (MANITOWOC) Section 16 transects, each 66 feet wide, located on 8 acres . and across ridges and swales of the Two Rivers 71i' abandoned beach lines of glacial Lake Nipissing. The east-west transect is sedge dominated with ridge and swale topography. Northern conifer-hardwood forest on the north-south ridge is composed of red and white pine, hemlock and yellow birch. 45 Point Beach Ridges T20N R24E SA DNR Wooded ridge-swale topography, dunes and (MANITOWOC) 31, 32 beach within Point Beach State-Forost. A 175.acres total of about 5 miles of similar forested Two Rivers 7-11' ridges is preserved in the forest. A substantial expanse of swamp timber and brush marsh within the State Forest, sections 5, 8, 17 and 20, lies landward Irorr, the ridge-swale complex. Numerous i critical plant species are present. Two Creeks Buried T21N R24E SA DNR A soil and glacial till profile exposed 46 Forest NE142 by Lake Michigan which illustrates a (MANITOWOC) 30 acres sequence of events from prior to the Two Creeks 73-2' last glacial advance. The remains of a spruce forest are blanketed with lacustrine deposits from a glacial lake, which are in turn covered by Two Creeks is a unit of the Ice Age Scientific Reserve. layers of glacial till. The area is of See Black, Robert F. 1974. Geology of Ice Age National great geological significance. According Scientific Reserve of Wisconsin. National Park Service to Manitowoc County Outdoors (1967), Scientific Monograph Series Number Two. similar forest remains are found when digging wells throughout much of the Fox River Valley. For an excellent account of the Lake Michigan shore in Manitowoc County and the region's glacial history, see Manitowoc County Outdoors, 1967, published by Conservation Education, Inc. of Manitowoc County. MANITOWOC COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Lakeshore Technical T17N R23E NA-2 Public Schools Although small in total size, the tract 47 Maple Woods Part SE1421 has some old growth maples and Am. beech (MANITOWOC) 30 acres to 30" DBH, and is an impressive remnant. Cleveland West 7-1,' Some cutting has taken place. North end is privately owned. 48 Weyers Lake T18N R23E NA-2 Manitowoc Fish & Small seepage lake surrounded by brush- (MANITOWOC) SE-1, SW14- 10 Game Assn. timber swamp of elm, alder, black ash, 30 acres dogwood, tamarack, white cedar and Manitowoc white birch. Access to south edge. It is a seepage lake with hard water; maximum depth 32 feet. There is no development on the shore. 49 Glomski Lake T18N.R23E NA-2 Private A deep, hard water lake in the terminal (MANITOWOC) Part SE-V moraine, with no immediate development 40 acres except one pier. Hardwood swamp and brush Manitowoc 73@' surround the lake. Maximum depth: 43 feet. Camp Vits T19N R23E NA-2 Private An extensive second growth forest of 50 (MANITOWOC) NWh 26 mixed hardwoods and some white pine with a 100 acres white birch-white cedar-hemlock forest on Manitowoc 71-@' the steep north and east facing slope above the Manitowoc River. Large size and proximity to Manitowoc are strong points. 51 Twin River Marsh T20N R24E NA-2 Private One of the largest river marshes along (MANITOWOC) NE1434 and Section Lake Michigan. Area is dominated by 35 About 80 acres sedges and cattails with some shrub-carr. Manitowoc 15' Some infringements by the City and local farmers are taking place (dumping, filling drainage). Marsh is an excellent stop over for many species of birds. Timber on north,edge has been completely cut producing birch and shrub-carr. Some areas are being grazed. 52 Woodland Dunes T19N R24E NA-2 Natural Areas A forested tract containing ridges (MANITOWOC) Parts of 2,3,10,11 Preservation Inc. of former glacial lakes levels, lying 700 acres 10-20 feet above Lake Michigan's Manitowoc 712' present level. The ridges are wooded with scattered hemlock and pine with aspen. Small elm, cedar, and brush are present in lowlands. An important stopping place for a variety of migratory birds. Several maintained trails and boardwalks provide access to a variety of habitat variations and facilitate local educational use and nature implementation. Acquisition continues. Little Mud Lake T21N R24E NA-2 Private A 20 acre lake surrounded by northern wet 53 (MANITOWOC) NW3-4 17 fbrest. Forest is second growth white 120 acres cedar, tamarack and balsam fir. Area Two Creeks 7-1-,.' is reported to be rich in orchid speci .es. The lake is a hard water seepage lake with fluctuating levels and about 2-3 feet deep. The shoreline is undeveloped. 12 MANITOWOC COUNTY KEWAUNEE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Sugarbush Woods T17N R23E NA-3 Private Mesic forest remanant of sugar maple, 54 (MANITOWOC) NE@, SE@, 15 beech, ash with low spots of yellow 25 acres birch. Cleveland East 71-2' Cleveland Lacustrine T17N R23E NA-3 Private, Mani- Extensive second growth lacustrine forest 55 Forest (Centerville Parts 33, 34, 3(16N) towoc Fish & Game of elm, ash, and soft maple with white Swamp) 600 acres Assn. cedar. Cutting and drainage history. (MANITOWOC) Cleveland East 731-@' Wet Mesic Woods T20N R24E NA-3 Private This woods has suffered cutting long ago 56 (MANITOWOC) SEI@ 9, NEI@@ 16 and recent infringement by housing. It 100 acres does retain characterisitics of a hemlock- Two Rivers 71@' yellow birch forest. The floor of the woods has cradle knolls and contains many small ephemeral ponds. KEWAUNEE COUNTY Location Area Name . Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 57,Duvall Swamp T25N R23E NA-1 Private An extensive second growth swamp, mostly (KEWAUNEE) Parts of 1, 2, 11, of cedar, aspen, hemlock, red maple and 12, 14, 15 tamarack farming the headwaters of the Namur 7@,,' Red River. The big lake is surrounded 1500 acres by a cedar swamp that grades into a tamarack and shrub-carr zone, which in turn grades into an open boggy zone dominated by waterwillow (Decodon), sedges, and bog shrubs. The shrub-carr area is primarily bog birch-with dogwood and alder, while the open area lies on a quaking mat. The area was logged at one time but has never been grazed. 58 Alaska Bog T25N R24E NA-1 Pri vate An open bog and wet-mesic forest area, (KEWAUNEE) Sections 23, 24 theSphagnum bog with small areas of 100 acres alder, tamarack and black spruce. Many Casco 15' typical bog species including pitcher plant, moccasin flower and others are present, while sedges are very common. The bog forest is comprised of tamarack, white cedar, black ash and hemlock. 59 Krok Woods T23N R24 E NA-2 Private A good representative of a maple-beech (KEWAUNEE) NE-I, SE@,20 forest. Some light cutting in the past, 25 acres but the canopy is almost complete, no Kewaunee 15' evidence of grazing. Tree species include maple, beech, white ash, yellow birch, hemlock, white pine in that order of importance. There is a diverse ground flora. Average DBH is 18-24". Many small gravel knolls. 60 Kewaunee River Marshes T23N R24, 25E NA-2 Private & DNR One of the largest marshes along Lake (KEWAUNEE) 7, 12, 13 Michigan. Good river marshes containing 200 acres potholes and a fair diversity of marsh Kewaunee 7@2' plants. Area affords considerable wildlife and waterfowl habitat. 13 KEWAUNEE COUNTY DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name' Size (County) Quadrangle Code Owner@Iiip Description and Comments Casco Tamarack Woods T24N R24E NA-2 Private A northern wet-mesic forest, surrounding 61 (KEWAUNEE) El, NE-1, 26 an undeveloped lake, of predominantly 20 acres. tamarack with scattered white cedar, Casco 7J,,,' white pine, black ash and hemlock, with ,balsam fir, alder and mountain maple in understory. Cattail and several shrubs surround the lake on a very narrow peat mat. The area shows no signs of disturbance, cutting or grazing. Broemmer Creek T25N R24E NA-2' Private A huge lacustrine swamp of second growth 62 Headwaters 1, 12, 13, 24, 25 timber (black ash is mentioned as (KEWAUNEE) T26N, R24E Section dominant). Extensive size qualifies 26 this area as being a wild area (not 3,500 acres field evaluated). See Kewaunee Co. Casco 15' CRIP Report. 63 Alaska Lake T24N R25E NA-2 County A thirty acre deep, alkaline, seepage (KEWAUNEE) Section 19 lake with no development on its shore. NE14 The lake is owned by the countyand 40 acres a small pier is provided for public Casco 15' access. The shore is ringed by second growth birch and white cedar with a grazing history. 64 Three Mile Creek T24N R25E NA-2 Private Tag alder thicket along three mile creek Tag Alder SW-L4 SW14 3, F, mixed with second growth ash and birch. (KEWAUNEE) SE344,NW,-4 NW@410 50 acres Algoma 15' 65 Silver Lake T24N R25E NA-3 Private Small, shallow lake, the edges of which (KEWAUNEE) SE). SW@ 8 have been abused by grazing and timber 15 acres hyvest in the past. The lake is ringed Algoma 15' by tamarack and white cedar. No development has occurred. 66 Krohn's Lake T24N R25E NA-3 County & Private A 40-acre lake surrounded by second (KEWAUNEE) N145 growth white cedar, beech, yellow 160 acres birch and hemlock. Algoma 15' 67 Ahnapee River Swamps T?5N R25E NA-3 Private Ahnapee River edge containing white cedar, (KEWAUNEE) Section 9, 16, 22 white spruce, tamarack and some hardwoods. 200 acres Almost all forest is second growth. Algoma 15' Excellent buffer for River. DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Toft Point Scientific T30N R28E SA U.W. - Green Bay Species present: northern mesic hardwood 68 Area 15, 16, 21, 22 forest with white pines and hemlock; (DOOR) 600+ acres more than a mile of Lake Michigan frontage Sturgeon Bay 15' with cobblestone and rock, dolomite beach; white cedar and spruce forest; open marsh with emergent vegetation. This area includes Lighthouse Point. Critical plant species are present. 14 DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 69 Mud Lake T30N R28E SA DNR An estuarian lake connected to Moonlight (DOOR) Parts of 3, 4 Bay and Lake Michigan to the south. The 33, 34 (31N) 3 spring fed lake is surrounded by an 1,060 acres extensive shrub and timber swamp, giving Sister Bay 15' the area an outstanding wilderness charac- ter. Many waterfowl and fish use the wetlands for breeding and spawning. The periodic fluctuations of Lake Michigan change the water level and composition of the adjacent wetland. A National Natural Landmark. 70 The Ridges Sanctuary T30N R28E SA The Ridges Parallel abandoned beach ridges and swales; (DOOR) 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, Sanctuary from former Lake Michigan levels, 17 over dolomitic bedrock. Some swales are 700+ acres wet and open, while others are forested Sister Bay 15' with swamp conifers. Boreal forest habitat is present on some parts of the ridges, very disjunct from the Lake Superior region. Rich, unique flora of many local, rare and endangered species make this tract world famous. Hiking trails have been developed through part of the Ridges Sanctuary. A National Natural Landmark. Sister Islands T32N R28E SA DNR Two low-lying dolomite gravel islands in (DOOR) 30 Green Bay considered to be important 2 - 15 acres gulleries. An estimated 1350-1650 according to breeding pairs of herring gulls were water level present in 1964. Bird banding and Sister Say 15' several research projects on gulls have taken place on the islands. Vegetation is primarily composed of pioneering weedy herbs and shrubs. Peninsula Park Cedar- T31N R27E SA DNR An upland white cedar-white birch forest 72 Spruce Forest Parts of 28, 29 on low cliffs of Niagara dolomite (DOOR) 53 acres formed during former levels of Lake Sister Bay 15' Michigan. Open marsh dominated by blue- joint and reed grass, and an open calcareous meadow on an abandoned beach zone lie below the cedar forest. A northern dry-mesic forest above and to the east of the cliffs.' White pine and hemlock occur occasionally along the cliff. Extensive northern dry-mesic forest lies adjacent to the area on 3 sides; to the west lies a marsh buffer zone. Critical plant species are present. Peninsula Park Beech T31N R27E SA DNR A northern mesic forest with sugar maple, 73 Forest 22 American beech, basswood and hemlock with (DOOR) 30 acres several large red oak and white pines Sister Bay 15' scattered throughout the forest. Area was used by John Curtis and classes from the University of Wisconsin. 15 DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code -Ownership Description and Comments 74 Newport Conifer T32N R29E SA DNR This area contains a great variety of Hardwoods Parts 28, 29, 33 @forest types. 60 acres are northern (DOOR) 140 acres hardwoods with white birch, sugar maple, Sister Bay 15' American.beech and ash. A former beach line.characterized by irregular dolomite chunks and an elevation difference of 3 to 5 feet traverses the site from NE to SW. Above this, hardwoods grow on a jumbled boulder substrate; to the south and east, hardwoods stabilized low dunes. Hemlock hardwood forest covers another 20 acres with hemlock, fir, spruce and white cedar. Areas of lowland brush, swamp hardwoods and 3/4 mile of Lake Michigan beach frontage are also included. The Area is traversed by hiking trails. Jackson Harbor@Ridges T34N R30E SA Town of Washington A small,.sheltered harbor, it features 75 (DOOR) SE14 28 excellent example of Lake Michigan beach 32 acres with low, sandy and marshy areas, low Washington Island 15' dunes and stabilized ridges. Behind the dunes is a mixed conifer-hardwood forest. As a plant refuge, the area is excellent for it contains numerous Great Lakes coastal and critical species. The shore, shallow ponds and sand'flats are attrac- tive to shore birds and waterfowl. The transition from beach to boreal forest in a 300 foot distance accounts for the great species diversity and uniqueness of the area. Adjacent lands are also high quality. Whitefish Dunes and T28N R27E NA-1 DNR, Town, Private This area, long known to naturalists, 76 Cave Point ..Parts 2. 3, 10 contains the best developed open and (DOOR) 400#acres stabilized Lake Michigan sand dunes and Jac'ksonport 15' high quality beach in the state. Moist forests cover steep sand dunes as well as the exposed dolomite bedrock at Cave Point. Acquisition as a state park is proceeding. Critical plant species present. Marshall's Point T31N R28E NA-1 Private and Trust An outstanding natural area exhibiting 77 (Pine Ledges) Parts 23; 24, 25 Lands (114 acres) Lake Michigan rocky shore and boreal (DOOR) About 600 acres forest of white cedar, balsam fir and Sister Bay 15' other conifers and hardwoods over do lomite bedrock. The soil is a raw humus rendzina, which is an undecomposed organic soil over calcareous rock. Numerous critical plant species have been documented from this area, and it contains a rich bryophyte community. In the late 1970's, much of the shore line has been sold in large lots, and integrity of area is in question. Mink River Marsh T32N R28E NA-1 Private A 2-mile widespread of the Mink River 7B (DOOR) 13. 14, 24 subject to the water level fluctuations Ellison Bay and of Lake Michigan., Extensive sedge Sister Bay 15' meadows line the periphery, while 1100 acres aquatics abound in the marsh. Numerous springs feed into the marsh, and extensive shrub and conifer swamps surround the wetland. Area has high furbearer and waterfowl significance. The Nature Conservancy owns 60 acres on the edCe of the marsh. DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 79 Boyers Bluff T34N R29E NA-1 Private Vertical cliffs showing terraces from (DOOR) 23, 24 abandoned lake levels, mesic forest, and 200+ acres small cedar bog are the main features. Washington Island Shaded cliffs and upland forest are rich 15' in herbaceous species. The prominent bluff is visible for great distances. Recent logging on uplands has occurred. 8o Plum Island T33N R29E NA-1 - Coast Guard A forested island dominated by sugar (DOOR) 26, 27 maple and basswood. Cobblestone beaches 266 acres and low cliffs form the shore. Critical Washington Island plants are present. Only development is 15' a Coast Guard facility. Hotz Tract T32N R29E NA-1 DNR A state significant isthmus between Europe Lake Parts of 4 and 9 Lake Michigan and Europe Lake features (DOOR) Between Europe Lake over a mile of undeveloped low dunes and and Lake Michigan limestone frontage on the former and Washington island cobblestone frontage on the latter. 15' Virgin red pine groves and excellent 130 acres beech-sugar maple mesic forest are additional features. Critical plant species are present. 8 Rock Island T34N R30E NA-1 DNR A semiwilderness island entirely publicly 2 (DOOR) 700+ acres owned. It is wooded with a northern Washington Island mesic forest of white birch, Am. beech and 15' sugar maple. Shaded cliffs and narrow beaches contai.n some unusual plant species Archaeological exploration has uncovered early French artifacts, an Indian cemetery and other significant items. 83 Furrer Beach and T34N R30E NA-1 Private Frontage on the protected Jackson Harbor Dunes (Carlin) Parts 27, 28 with beach, dunes and wet beach pools, (DOOR) 50 acres extremely rich in rare and localized Washinqton Island 15' Great Lakes Flora. Tract is adjacent to Jackson Harbor Scientific Area, and would make an important addition. Heitzman Estate T30N R28E NA-1 Private An outstanding boreal forest of white 84 (Manager Tract) Parts of 10, 11 cedar, white spruce, white pine and (DOOR) 106 acres hardwoods. Ledges of dolomite bedrock Sister Bay 15' are exposed throughout the forest. The area features 3/4 mile of Lake Michigan frontage and a relatively undisturbed growth. Critical plant species present. 85 Coffey Swamp T34N R30E NA-1 Private The swamp consists of 15 acres of open (DOOR) Parts of 29, 30 sedge bog, some open water surrounded by 40 acres white cedar swamp forests. The open Washington Island bog is calcareous, extremely rich, with 15, tamarack. Many critical plant species are present. Gardner Swamp T27N R24E NA-2 DNR & Private A large vietland complex ranging from white 86 (Au Grande Maret) Sec. 20-23, 28-29 cedar-black ash swamp, to alder-willow- (DOOR) 2,000 acres dogwood thicket, to open sedge meadow. Little Sturgeon 15' Upland edges and islands composed of second growth hardwoods (red maple-aspen). Keys Creek originates in this very impenetrable and wild area. An important wildlife habitat resource. 17 DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code' Ownership Description and Comments 87 Dunes Lake Area T28N R27E NA-2 Private Extensive, wild tract, mostly swamp and (DOOR) parts 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 marsh or ridge-swale topography. Maple Sturgeon Bay, Jack- Creek and its associated wetlands flow sonport 15' into Mud Lake, a shallow body of water 1200 acres with significant waterfowl habitat. The southeast edge is wooded ridge-swale land. 88 Sturgeon Bay Lake T27N R26E NA-2 Private An extensive deep water marsh and shallow (DOOR) 12, 13 semi-wilderness lake. A narrow strip of 300 acres shrub, swamp forest, and a second growth Sturgeon Bay 15' upland forest separate the marsh from Lake Michigan. 89 Clay Banks Tract T26N R26E NA-2 Town of Clay Banks A publicly owned portion of the beach (DOOR) NW@4 3 ridge swells and swales south of Sturgeon 61 acres Bay Ship Canal. Forested with white Sturgeon Bay 15' cedar, hemlock, birch and poplar, the tract shows no signs of recent human disturbance in the ridges area. An unimproved road bisects the ridges area from a narrow sand beach. Critical plant species are present. go Schmoke Lake T28N R27E NA-1 Private An extensive, wooded tract west of (DOOR) Parts 16, 20, 21, Whitefish Point, with red and white pine, 22, 27, 28, 29 white spruce, white cedar, and some Jacksonport 15' hardwoods over old dune sands. Closer 400 acres to the lake is a swamp forest of white cedar-yellow birch, with many ephemeral pools. The lake is shallow with good waterfowl habitat. This site is adjacent to the Dunes Lake area and forms a complex with a wild character. Critical plant species present. Logerquist Tract T29N R27E NA-2 County & Private Good beech-hemlock-maple woods on deeply 91 (DOOR) Part WY undulating topography, two small Sister Bay 15' wilderness marsh-lined lakes, unimproved 81 acres frontage on Kangaroo Lake and a large (second growth) cedar-spruce swamp make this a diverse and valuable natural area. Canada yew is prolific on the mesic woodland floor. A snowmobile trail runs through much of good woodland. 92 Meridian County Park T29N R27E NA-2 Door County A northern mesic hardwood-conifer forest (DOOR) Parts of 1, 2 with some deep marsh and open wetland. 93 acres The dominant feature is a low ridge which Sister Bay 15' extends from SW to NE in the north end of the tract. It appears to be a former beach or dune formation. 9 Death Door Bluff T33N R28E NA-2 Door County A very high Niagara dolomite bluff 3 (DOOR) 35 overlooking Lake Michigan, with terraced Ellingson Bay 15' lower levels indicating former wave-cut 50 acres beaches. Forested with second growth Am. beech-sugar maple-white birch on summit with large trees and white cedar on the cliffs. Critical plant species are present. Woodside Woods T26N R26E NA-2 Private A beech-maple-birch woods that is being 94 (DOOR) Section 7, NE-1. intensely managed for timber production. 60 acres Average DBH 18" with some large old growth Algoma 15' trees throughout area. 18 DOOR COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 95 Egg Harbor Escarpment T29N R26E Not Private More than three miles of Niagara Dolomite Forest 16, 20, 29 ranked escarpment wooded primarily with white (DOOR) Sturgeon Bay 15' cedar. The escarpment ridge rises 500 acres between 150 and 200 feet above the low terrace adjacent to Green Bay. Sturgeon Bay Canal T27N R26E NA-3 Township A small but significant section of 96 Beach and Ridges SE-14 SE-14 22 undeveloped low dunes with old beach (DOOR) 23 South of Canal ridges behind and separated by a Sturgeon Bay 15' gravel road-parking lot. An unimproved township park. Spider, Hog and Gravel See Washington Not Bur. of Sport Three small islands important as gull 97 Islands Island, Sister Bay ranked Fisheries & nesting sites which have been designated (DOOR) 15' Hog: 2 acres Wildlife as wilderness islands. Gravel: 4 acres Spider Island: 23 acres Detroit Island Beach T33N R29E NA-2 Private Sand beach, wet interdunal sand, and 98 (DOOR) 13, 24 drier rear beach habitats. In process Washington Island of state acquisition. 15' 30 acres 19 BROWN COUNTY Location Area Name Size (county) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 99 Middle Lake T23N R22E NA-1 County & Private A complex of three lakes, the only in (BROWN) NE-1-4 32 the county, surrounded by wetlands 140 acres and second growth forest. A quaking Poland 7;@' mat encircles Middle Lake with cattail, marsh fern and others. The 2nd and 3rd successive zones are composed of bog shrubs (Ilex, Alnus, Larix, Betula, Aspen and White_-Pine). T -good Ze-dar swamp is present between Middle and Lily Lakes. The adjacent upland forest and bog make the area exceptional in Brown County. Cat Island Chain T24N R20E NA-1 IInknown A small chain of gravel islands 100 (BROWN) 1, 12 (RSH) including Cat Island and the islands Green Bay West 7Y to the north and northwest. Many Size varies accord- colonial birds use the islands for ing to lake levels. nesting and breeding. The double-crested cormorant is one example of the nesting water birds present. Lone Tree Island T24N R21E NA- I U.S. Coast A small Green Bay island which provides 101 (BROWN) Green Bay East 7-li (RSH) Guard nesting habitat for a large number Less than I acre of common terns (endangered species) as well as other waterfowl. Bay Port Industrial 1`201 R20E NA-1 Private The area is surrounded by industrial 102 Tract Parts of 24 , mP., 21 (R.SH) development yet continues to provide (BROWN) 200 acres many nesting sites for Forster's Green Bay West 7-1-,' terns and black terns. This reserve has had a long consistent history of successful breeding that is now . threatened by further development. Endangered animal species also sighted on this tract. Cattail marsh in NEI, 23. 103 Little Tail Point T25N R21E NA-1 Private A peninsula extending into Green Bay. (BROWN) parts of 5,6,8 (RS14) The tract is an important nesting area 250 acres for the endangered Forster's tern, Little Tail Point 73,2' green herons and several other wetland species. Long Tail Point T25N R21E NA-1 DNR A peninsula on the west shore of 104 (BROWN) 19,30,31,32,5 (RSH) Green Bay which provides nesting 200 acres GEO habitat for herring gulls, ring- Green Bay E, W 7Y billed gulls and black-crowned herons. The area is managed by the DNR as part of a wildlife area, but is threatened by recreational overuse. The sensitive interior portion of the M eninsula is under water when levels are h. Sensiba Wildlife Area T25N R21E 18 Although ditched and diked, this area 105 (BROWN) T25N R20E 13 NA-1 DNR remains a significant nesting area 240 acres (RSH) for black terns, little gulls, Suamico 7h' forster's terns, and other waterfowl. Scray's Hill T23N R21E A Northern dry-mesic forest of beech, 106 (BROWN) parts of 31, 32 NA-2 Private red oak, sugar mavle and white pine 80 acres situated on che 'liarTara escaroment. The Bellevue TY understory is in good condition with seedlings of all canopy species present. A small flowing spring and a dolomite ledge occur in the center of the area. in Fonferek Glen T23N R21E GEO-1 Private Formerly, a very unique area, but (BROWN) NWJ@- 34 quarrying has significantly altered area. Approx. 2 acres 30' waterfall, natural bridge and some Denmark 15' dolomite bluffs remain. 20 BROWN COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Peats Lake and T24N R20E Mostly A huge wetland at the south end of 107 Duck Creek Marsh 1,2,11,12,13,14 NA-2 Private Green Bay where Duck Creek (BROWN) enters Green Bay. Numerous Green Bay West 7 1/2' industrial and urban intrusions 1200 acres (filling, power lines, sewers, pipe lines, highways, RR, dredging) have degraded the marsh; however, the cattail-reed marsh is a significant waterfowl and shorebird santuary. Fluctuating water levels have reduced diversity temporarily (1976). 108 Duck Creek Woods T24N R20E NA-2 Private Mixed upland hardwoods of red oak and (BROWN) N 1/2 SE 1/4 19 sugar maple (15-20" DBH) with other Green Bay West 7 1/2' hardwoods. Part has been grazed. Forty foot tall banks above Duck Creek and conical glacial deposits are present. 109 Escarpment Woods T25N R22E NA-2 Highway Dept. A 1/2 mile portion of vertical cliffs (BROWN) SE 1/4 29 North of and private and steep slopes along the Niagara highway 40 acres dolomite escarpment. White birch New Franken 7 1/2' and white cedar in all size classes up to 12" DBH along with basswood occur in disturbance areas; original growth sugar maple 20-26" DBH, with red elm, butternut, hackberry and ironwood mark undisturbed portion in NE 1/4 SE1/4 29. Ruslo's Woods T25N R22E A northern dry-mesic forest with 110 (BROWN) SW 1/4 26 NA-2 Private sugar maple, red oak, white birch 20 acres and scattered hickory, white and Dykesville 7 1/2' red pine, and beech. The trees are more mature in the northern segment of the tract. The forest has not been grazed or logged, but downed wood has been removed. 111 Baird Creek Park T23N R21E Both northern and southern dry-mesic (BROWN) NE 1/4 NW 1/4 3 NA-3 City forests occur here. Red and white 30 acres oaks and white pine forest line the Green Bay East 7 1/2' clay and sand ravines feeding into Bairds Creek. The ground flora is fairly diverse. The heavy use of motorbikes in the northern portion of the park has disturbed portions. Trout Creek Area T24N R19E NA-1 Oneida Extensive wooded area, parts of which 112 (BROWN) 14,23 (parts) (RSH) Tribe have been developed, but portions remain Oneida North 7 1/2' with natural characteristics. Wood 350 acres turtles (end., Wis.) occur along Trout Creek in Section 14 and 15. Suamico Lacustrine T24,25N R20E NA-3 Private Extensive second growth forest on 113 Flats 2,3,27,34-36 lacustrine sand deposits. Trees (BROWN) 2,500 acres small sizes; aspen, white birch, Green Bay West 7 1/2' oak with soft maple. Willow brush invading abandoned fields. Main feature is its undeveloped nature and size. Dyckesville Iris T25N R22E NA-1 Private Extensive swamp and upland forest with 114 Woods 22,23,25-27, (RSH) scattered but extensive populations of (BROWN COUNTY) 34,35 Dwarf Lake Iris (Thr., Wis.), the only Duckesville 7 1/2' station outside of Door County. Acreage unknown Roadside ditches also with Iris. Populations are scattered within 8 sections. 21 BROWN COUNTY OCONTO COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 115 Flintville Upland T25N R20E NA-3 Mostly Second growth northern dry-mesic Forest 4,5,9, County forest on irregular topography (BROWN) 1,500 acres (sands) with large-toothed aspen, Green Bay Quad white pine, oak, white birch, as Suamico 7-1,.' well as swamp species in wet pockets and moist, sandy flats. All cut over and of interest primarily because of its size. 116 Rock Falls Creek T25N R22E NA-3 Private A southern wet-mesic forest. Silver (BROWN) Nk 23 maple, red maple, cottonwood and elm 100 acres trees dominate a dense, mature canopy. Dykesville 7-Y There is evidence of Dutch Elm disease and some timber harvesting in the past. The area is recovering well from the cutting. 117 Kittle Falls T23N R21E The area's main attribute is a 40-foot (BROWN) parts of 32,33 GEO-2 Private waterfall over exposed Niagara escarp- 60 acres ment. Red iron ore (Neda formation) Bellevue 7@-,' is exposed, approximately 18 in. Lhick. Flagstone quarrying and housing development have limited the value of area. OCONTO COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Charles Pond T26N R21E SA DNR A wetland complex on Green Bay 118 (OCONTO) Section 3 subject to the influence of water 110 acres fluctuation of Green Bay. The Oconto 71i' hardv, ood swamp forest (second growth) on lacustrine deposits is one of the few of its kind remaining. The bay-mouth bar lake, extensive shallow marsh and shrub zones vary in extent. Extremely high water in the 1970's and Dutch Elm disease have temporarily altered the habitat. County Line Swamp T29, 30N R22E NA-2 Primarily A huge lacustrine swamp of considerable (OCONTO, MARINETTE) Peshtigo to county diversity extending from just southwest Green Bay,10,000 of Peshtigo south 6 miles to Green Bay acres.Oconto, and up to 3 miles wide. One east-west Porterfield 15' road bisects the area. Topography is a controlling factor, and there are hundreds of small "islands" of hardwoods in the swamp, presumably where sand is close to the surface. These sandy islands and some larger tracts are of white birch-aspen-oak-red maple of pole size; expanses are of alder-willow- dogwoods; along east edge is pole sized black ash and more mature soft maple-elm- ash swamp forest. Area is second growth and has suffered ditching, but size is outstanding. 22 OCONTO COUNTY MARINETTE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 120 Oconto County Forest T27N, 28N, R21E NA-3 County, Private An extensive second growth lacustrine (OCONTO)' Sections 26,34,35 forest characteristic of the Lake 36,2,3 2,500 acres Michigan lowland area, most irregular Oconto 15' in pattern, with uplands and lowland occurring together controlled by peat depth. Primarily it is a forest of aspen-white birch-white pine-oak with red maple, elm and ash. Portions are of alder and other shrubs. Listed primarily because of its size. 121 Pensaukee Lacustrine T72N R21E NA-3 Private Extensive second growth lacustrine Forest 15, 16, 21, 22 forest of aspen-oak-white birch with (OCONTO) 2,500 acres scattered white pine. More southerly Oconto 15' portions are elm-ash-red maple-white pine or alder-dogwood-willow shrub swamp. Some old field succession. Soils sandy and peat, moist. Copper Culture T28N R21E ARCH DNR A monument erected in 1952 by the 122 Cemetery NW-1, 24 Wisconsin Archaleological Society (OCONTO) 10 acres and the Oconto County Historical Oconto West N Society to recognize the burial spot (7,500 years old) which at the time %-.,as the oldest manifestation of humans in northeastern North America east of the Mississippi River. Ten acres of floodplain forest occurs nearby. Green Bay Shares 1. T29N R22E NE1433 NA-2 DN R A series of coastal wetlands influenced 123 Wildlife Area 2. T28N R22E 8,17 primarily by Lake Michigan water levels, (OCONTO) 3. T27N R21E 14.23 composed of sedge@blue joint open marsh, 1060 acres cattail marsh, open water, willow shrub marsh, and second growth lacustrine swamp. Tracts of primary value for waterfowl habitat and other wetland animals. MARINETTE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments County Line Swamp T29,30N R22E NA-2 Primarily A huge lacustrine swamp of considerable 124 (MARINETTE, OCONTO) Peshtigo to county diversity extending from just southwest Green Bay 10,000 of Peshtigo south 6 miles to Green Bay acres Oconto, and up to 3 miles wide. One east-west Porterfield 15' road bisects the area. Topography is a controlling factor, and there are hundreds of small "islands" of hardwoods in the swamp, presumably where sand is close to the surface. These sandy islands and some larger tracts are of white birch-aspen-oak-red maple of pole size; expanses are of alder-willow-dogwoods; along east edge is pole sized black ash more mature soft maple-elm-ash swamp forest. Area all second growth and has suffered ditching, but size is outstanding. 23 MARINETTE COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Seagull Bar T30N R24E SA DNR Sand spit, quiet lagoon, and 125 Scientific Area Sections 9 and 16 emergent vegetation lying just south (MARINETTE) Size varies according of the Menominee River mouth. The area to lake level - attracts migrating shorebirds and approx. 20 acres waterfowl in great numbers. Beach Marinette East 7ji' and shore vegetation, submerged aquatics, and coastal wetland during low water periods are important features. Bloch-Dry-mesic T29N R23E W@SE31-43 NA-1 Private Northern dry-mesic forest of white pine, 126 Forest 50 acres black (Hill's?) oak and red maple, many (MARINETTE) Marinette West 7L2' in the 20-26" DBH with white pine some- times larger. There is a good diversity of overstory and understory trees and shrubs and it has the integrity of an undisturbed forest.' Viburnum cassinoides, Withe Rod, occurs in The -foresf -and is known in the state only from Marinette and Oconto Counties. Wayside (Kamin) T30N R23E NA-2 Private Mixed oak pine forest dominated by white 127 Oak Pine Forest SWX, SE-1-4 27 pine 10-15 inches DBH, red (MARINETTE) Marinette West 71j' oak up to 24", and red maple 4-10" 40 acres DBH, with red pine 18-22" DBH and jack pine 8-12" DBH. Rare hemlock and white birch. A few very old stumps but no grazing indication. Red maple and white pine reproduction, good diversity of overstory type and excellent integrity. Peshtigo River T29N R23E NA-2 Private River floodplain forest of Am. elm, 128 Floodplain Forest E@2 SW@44 and SE@44 silver maple, red maple with scattered (MARINETTE) South of river hemlock and white cedar, all of young 100 acres to medium age. Slightly higher Marinette West 7;@l terraces have more mesic forests of sugar maple, Am. beech, basswood, and red oak. Fences in bottomland. Ansul Patterned Dunes T30N R23E NE-1413 NA-2 Private Stabilized dunes with Hill's oak - 129 (MARINETTE) T30N R24E WVM34-18 jack pine forest (and white birch, 180 acres red maple)on the dry sandy ridges Marinette 15' and ephemeral ponds and sloughs between the dunes. Wetland grasses, sedges and scattered shrubs occur in the open, ephemeral ponds, which show as patterned vegetation on aerial photos. Disturbance by ORV's exists. 130 Melka-Nicklaus Esker T29N R23E NA-2 Private A sand esker of more than 1@ mile in (MARINETTE) N3-, SE-1-42 length and up to about 30 feet high, 50 acres forested with red pine (6-15"), white Marinette West 7-,.' pine (to 10"), jack pine, white oak and Hill's oak plus other conifers: hemlock, white cedar and balsam fir. Evidence of fire, light cutting and grazing present. This is one of several such sand ridges located below the Lake Algonquin beach line in an area characterized by a nearly level topography. Soils are peat and Dunkirk fine sand in this Lake Michigan lowland. 24 MARINETTE COUN TY IRON COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 131 Peshtigo River Oaks T29N R23E NA-2 Private An excellent stand of red oak @0-24" (Bloch Oaks) f0a 4 west of DBH with white ash, white oak and (MARINETTE) County BB scattered white and red pine and beech. Marinette West 7,1,2' Some large silver maples and ash also 30 acres occur. The stand is located 3-5 feet above the extensive bottomland forest along the Peshtigo River. Pine Forest T30N R23E NA-3 Young to medium age stands of red pine 132 Remnants 1) SW% SW417 Private and mixed red-white pine with oak on (MARINETTE) 2) NEI, NW@,17 Private droughty Dunkirk fine sand, old 3) SW-1-4 NW@417 UW-Marinette lacustrine deposits. These are the Marinette West 7-121 only stands of their kind in the Green 25 acres Bay area coastal zone, and although the areas have been altered for residential development, they represent a once common forest type. Peshtigo Harbor T29N R23E NA-2 DNR 11oist, sandy meadow with little recent 133 Meadow SE;4- NEJ4-15 disturbance except for invasion by (MARINETTE) 10 acres alders, aspen and tamarack. Colic Little Sturgeon 15' root (Aletris), ladies' tresses orchid and fringed gentians occur with low prairie species, quite unusual for this region. Local-ly visited by. naturalists. Peshtigo Harbor T29N R23E Not DNR A huge wetland and partly lacustrine 134 Wildlife Area 13,14,15,16 Ranked forest complex at the mouth of the (MARINETTE) Little Sturgeon 15' Peshtigo River. Old river channels and 2500 acres cutoff areas, now lagoons, provide a great diversity for waterfowl, its main feature. Extensive monotypes of Carex stricta, Calamagrostis canadensis occur with wetland shrubs (willow, dogwood, hardhack). Lower Montreal River T47N RlE GEO-1 Private A scenic gorge cut into the Keweenaw 135 (IRON) Parts 18,20 Copper Range with basalt in the upper Little Girls Point reach and conglomerate in the lower. 15' Steep cliffs rise up to 230 feet above the river. Remnant large pines occur on inaccessible slopes, while the remainder is cut over boreal forest on the uplands. Montreal River Maple T47N R2E NA-2 State Northern mesic forest of moderate size 13& Forest NEI-4 NEI-, 31, Trust of sugar maple, elm, yellow birch, (IRON) 43 acres Lands hemlock and basswood. Although the Little Girls Point tract has a history of selective cutting 15' the integrity of the area is high, especially in comparison to the surrounding lands. 25 ASHLAND COUNTY Location Area Name Size. _LCounty) Quadrangle .,Code Ownership Description and Comments Big Bay Sand Spit Bog T50N R3W SA DNR A bay-mouth bar lagoon with extensive 137 (ASHLAND) Parts 13,14,23,23 quaking bog and swamp forest behind Madeline Island 731,2' it. Numerous critical plant species 400 acres occur in the bog. One-mile long sand spit is both open in spots and forested with@red, white and jack pines. Located within Big Bay State Park, on Madeline Island. Kakagon Sloughs T48, 49N, R2, 31-1 NA-1 Bad River A huge, undeveloped area where the White, 138 (ASHLAND) 16,000 acres Indian Bad, and Kakagon Rivers and several Ashland, Odanah 15' Reservation creeks enter Lake Superior; Chequamegon Point, a long sand spit, and Honest John Lake at the east end. True wilderness. Long Island T49N R3,'4W NA-1 Private A low, curving island about 2&1 miles long 139 (ASHLAND) Parts 13,17,18,20 Coast Guard and ).- mile wide with alternating ridge- Long Island 7V swale topography, the swales being 250 acres Sphagnum bog and swamps, the uplands forested with a dry, oak canopy. Large areas of open sand attract many shorebirds, while flocks of migrating-waterfowl find shelter near the island. Piping plover, an endangered species, nests here. Fish Creek Slough: T47N R%J NA-1 Private A large timber and shrub swamp with much 140 (ASHLAND-BAYFIELD) 1 and 2 open marsh where Fish Creek enters 1,000 acres Chequamegon Bay. Many emergent and Ashland 15' submerged aquatics occur over the primarily sandy bottom. Of major significance for fishery and waterfowl production. Steamboat Point T51N R2W NA-2 Private Sandstone cliffs and ledges facing 141 Devils Cauldron SE-1, 21,22,NE34 27 north and primarily shady. Several. Cliffs Madeline Island 15' uncommon cliff species occur there. (ASHLAND)- 20 acres Located on Madeline Island. Amnicon Bay Bog T51N R2W NA-2 Red Cliff A coastal wetland of open water 142 (ASHLAND) 134, 35 Ind. Resv. surrounded by quaking Sphagnum bog. 150 acres and Private Although undisturbed, no unique Madeline Island 15' features were observed. Located on the eastern tip of Madeline Island. Stockton Island Bog T51, 52N R2w NA-1 Park Service The are4 features a 13-, mile long, curving 143 bar-rie- (ASHLAND) 1, 36 . r beach separating Lake Superior 400 acres from the lagoon and bog area, as well Stockton Island N a$ a forested beach ridge inland. Two 5and ridges connect the main island to a former island, now Presque Isle Point, Pine savanna covers 30 acres of stabilized dunes at the southern corner of the bog. The area burned several years ago and appears to be a classic savanna. The bog complex differs from others in the islands by virtue of it's Wet, sandy pools and sand flats in the rear dune area. Plants of interest include Carex lenticularis, Rhynchos@`�ra f@usca and Carex michauxiana. Sand.hill cranes have been observed in the bog area. Munsing Park Boreal T50N R3W NA-1 La Pointe Old growth pine-spruce-fir forest with 144 Forest NW34'29 richlunderstory. On Madeline Island. (ASHLAND) 60 acres Bayfield 7@@' 26 ASHLAND COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Outer Island Hemlocks T53N RlW An excellent old growth'northern mesic 145 (ASHLAND) 13 NA-1 U.S. Coast Guard forest ' historically preserved under 200 acres Coast Guard ownership. Some trees Outer Island 7-Y exceed 4 feet in diameter (DBH). The old growth forest begins some 300 feet from the northwest shore, due to a very pronounced edge effect. The forest floor is irregular due to numerous tip-up mounds and a great number of downed trees. Soils are a very sandy reddish, and glacial till is present throughout the forest. There is unusually good hemlock and Canada yew reproduction in the understory due to the lack of a deer herd. The canopy is somewhat open, but has scattered white pine overtopping the hardwoods. Parnassia palustris, an endangered plant -species, is found frequently on the sand till banks near -Lake Superior. Outer Island Sand Spit T53N RlW NA-1 Park Service The sand spit, at the southern tip 146 (ASHLAND) 3,10 of the island, consists of a narrow 200 acres beach zone extending from Lake Superior Outer Island 71-,.' on the west to low dunes and eventual forest to the east. The inner beach is more diverse in vegetation, running from- the rear of the Ist dune, through dry swales to second dunes where present. A line of ancient, gnarled pines separates conifer forest from the beach.' Lightly wooded with white and red pine, the forest becomes a denser spruce, fir and maple mix eastward. Four small bogs occur within the forest, and there is a high quality bog-lagoon inland and to. the north. Gull Island T51N RlW NA-1 Park Service A small rocky island, only several 147 (ASHLAND) 12 hundred square feet of dry soil remains 3 acres, on its northern edge. The remainder Michigan Island 711' is cobblestone and larger rocks. The elevation is low (610 feet) and flat. This island is the most important gullery in the Apostle Islands. Shallow water between Gull and Michioan islands and around Gull Island are significant lake trout spawning area. Vegetation .is weedy.- Apparently, no mammalian predators.occur on the islands. North Twin Island T53N R2W NA-1 Park Service An upland island, about 1-1@ miles N-S 148 (ASHLAND) 14,15,22,23 and 1/3 mile wide. It is ringed with 165 acres rocky shores and low, dry, vertical cliffs Cat Island 7-Y and forested with an old growth canopy consisting of yellow birch (all sizes), balsam fir (dense seedling thickets) and white cedar, with some red maple and white pine. Canada yew, the dominant shrub, forms nearly impenetrable thickets Lip to 8 feet tall. Together with abundant mountain maple, they indicate the absence of a deer population, which contrasts with the neighboring islands. Nesting and resting sites for herring gulls are present on the cliffs. The soil is sandy and rocky over the Lake Superior sandstone. The northern ledges are the qnly site in the State for Senecio 27 indecorus, a boreal species-. ASHLAND COUNTY BAYFIELD COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description And Comments Devils Island T33N R3W NA-1 Park Service A completely wooded, upland island 149 (ASHLAND), 10;15 ringed by a rocky shore. The north end 300 acres has spectacular vertical cliffs, wave Rocky I'sland 71T cut caverns and pillars, and on these cliffs are several critical plant species. Conifers dominate the forest canopy, which is somewhat open. There is a pronounced edge effect on the north and west shores. The forest floor is dominated by Canada Yew, mosses and lichens. Lateral ground seepage emerges on the northwest shore and in part accounts for the rare flora there. BAYFIELD COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Bark Bay T51N R7W Pts. SA DNR & The "largest and most diverse coastal (BAYFIELD) 34,35,36 T50N, Private wetland natural area. Undisturbed R7W Pts 1,2,3 features include tow parallel * sand T50N R6W NW346 spits, the youngest with a number 600 acres of old white pines, extensive wet Bark Bay 7V sedge bog, springs and lagoon, and swamp forest. The lagoon has high fishery value; on the mud flats shorebirds abound. A boreal forest occurs on the east end of the sand spit. This area has a high priority for preservation, and acquisition by the DNR continues. Critical plant species are present. Port Wing Boreal t501N- R8W SA Private A boreal forest of white pine, red pine Forest and Bog @21, 28 & DNR over a sub-canopy of white spruce and (BAYFIELD) 110 acres balsam fir with white birch, mountain Port Wing 15' ash, red maple and yellow birch developed on an older, curving sand spit 4 mile back from the Lake Superior beach. Mosses and lichens in abundance on the dead logs and forest floor lend a "boreal" appearance. To the north of the forest is a high quality sedge bog behind the Lake Superior beach which is about 3/4 mile long. Raspberry Bay T52N R4W 35,36 NA-1 DNR, Wetland complex at the mouth of the 152 (BAYFIELD) T51N R4W 1,2 Red Cliff Raspberry River with open marsh, extremely 300 acres Ind. Resv. rich Sphagnum bog behind a low sand York Island 7V spit, and low sandy uplands to the south. In Section 36, second growth uplands and vertical cliffs along Lake Superior both contain interesting flora. In all, a diverse area of high natural area significance. 28 BAYFIELD COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 153 Bayview Township T49N R4W NA-2 Bayfield Tsp. A linear bog behind the first beach Bog R4 5, Parts of 4,3,9 DNR ridge. Sedge-sphagnum bog, alder (BAYFIELD) 200 acres Private thickets and small areas of white Bayfield-Ashland 15' pine forest are the main plant communities. The wet beach is nearly devoid of vegetation although a few beach plants occur on the dry sands. Sioux River Outlet T49N R4W NA-2 DNR A class Ha and I stream with open 154 (BAYFIELD) Parts 9,17,18,19 Private wetlands in the lower mile near T4911 R5W 24 County Park Lake Superior. Falls, rapids and a Ashland 15' deep pool'are owned by Bayfield County 350 acres (120 acres) and DNR (40 acres) in Sections 24 and 19. Sand Bay Bog T51H R5W NY NA-2 National Park Open marsh, Sphagnum bog and swamp forest 155 (BAYFIELD) T52N R5W 36 Service, Red at the mouth of the Sand River. The best 250 acres Cliff Ind. Resv. developed Sphagnum bog is found in the Sand Island 71-@' southeast part. A narrow point of land in Section 36 has a young red pineforest at its tip. Siskiwit Bay T51 R61,4 NA-2 DNR & Private A lagoon and wetland bog where Lost Creeks 156 (BAYFIELD) NEI@ 32, NVJ-1-. 33 (3) enter Siskiwit Bay. Although the MEI-@ 33, NW-24 34 sand spit is heavily developed, the sedge Cornucopia 15' bog and wetlands remain intact. In parts of 33 and NW-1@ 34 is an interdunal bog rich in plant species. Critical plant species are present. 157 Flag River T49N R8W NA-2 Bayfield County An extensive second growth upland forest (BAYFIELD) East -14 of Twsp. and zones of conifers along the Flag Iron Lake 15' River and its tributaries. Of high 10,000 acres value is its roadless expanse and wild characteristics. Northward into T50N are large swamps used as deer yards. Bibon Lake and T50N R814 NA-2 Private Bay nouth bar lake with undisturbed 158 Flag River Mouth 20,29,29 aquatic habitats, extensive fringing (BAYFIELD) 700+ acres areas of shrub bog which grades into Port Wing 15' a tamarack swamp forest. Area'large with a wild character, and providing waterfowl nesting and resting habitat. DOUGLAS COUNTY Location Area Name Size .(County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments 159 Brule River Mostly T49N R10W NA-1 Mostly DNR The lower reaches of this famous river (DOUGLAS) Lower 6 miles are included primarily because of its Brule 15' high water quality, fishery and aquatic 1800 acres habitats. Allouez Bay T49N R13W NA-1 Ci-ty of Superior A shallow bay between the Superior 160 (DOUGLAS) Parts 33,34 harbor and Wisconsin Point, featuring 600 acres an energent aquatic community of Parkland, Sparganium, Sagittaria and Zizania Superior 7Y and numerous submerged and floating 'leaved aquatics. There is good interspersion of aquatics and open water, and numerous mud flats provide excellent waterfowl and shorebird habitat. The bay is subject to the disturbances of Great Lakes shipping vessels, industrial pollution, sewace, and air pollution from the nearby ore shipping facility but still it contains natural features. 29 DOUGLAS COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Wisconsin Point T49N R13W NA-1 City of Superior A long, narrow sand spit into Lake (DOUGLAS) Parts 27,28,34 Superior, in Wisconsin about 211 miles Superior, Parkland long. Pine forest and open beach 7-1,' and dune communities are best developed, 300 acres Area heavily used for picnicking and hiking and is subject to some noncompatible uses. See Allouez Bay. Critical plant species present. Dwight's Point- T49N R141-1 NA-1 City of Superior A two mile peninsula jutting into 162 Kimballs Bay Area SW-14 NWk4 32 St. Louis River contains old-growth (DOUGLAS) West Duluth 7Y groves of red and white pine among 400 acres more second growth deciduous-conifer mixed woodland. Such long serpentine inland bays, such as Kimballs and Pokegama Bay, are unique in Wisconsin to this naturally flooded river mouth. Wetland lines much of the bays which is used extensively by waterfowl. This area contains some of the best boreal forest remaining. St. Louis River T48N R15W NA-2 Private Submerged and emergent plant communities 163 Marsh Parts 1,10,11,12 along the St. Louis River,with some (DOUGLAS) West Duluth 7-1-2' mud flats and shorebird habitat. Area 250 acres from Red River mouth to Pokegama River mouth. Open marsh along shore and on small islands not too diverse and characteristic of large riverine systems. Dominant plants are Sagittaria, and some wild rice observeF -Three species of yellow water lily present. Common tern colonies have been observed on island. Nemadji River T48N R14W NA-2 City of Superior, The river valley and extensively f64 (DOUGLAS) T49N R131-1 Private meandering river zone from below its Sunnyside, Superior confluence with the Black River to its 71-,' mouth in Superior Harbor. It is a Acreage unknown sluggish river whose channel is deeply entrenched into red clay. The river fluctuates wildly and carries a heavy silt load. Adjacent swamp timber some 15' above the river is deciduous forest of black ash, white ash, basswood, box elder, balsam poplar, silver maple and Am. elm, with scattered white cedar white spruce, all of small size. Main value is erosion control and ecological corridor value. Pokegama River T48,49N R14W NA-2 City of Superior A zone of emergent aquatics up to 165 Wetlands Parts of 4,5,32 350' wide along each side of the (DOUGLAS) Superior 15' Pokegama River near its drowned mouth. 200 acres Cattails and bur reed dominate, and some wild rice is present. Current is slow, and many floating leaved aquatics occur. Sedge marsh occurs closer to the birch-aspen uplands. Amnicon River T49N R12W NA-3 Private Small open wetland up to @@ mile back 166 Mouth NE14- 34 from the Lake Superior shore, dominated (DOUGLAS) Popular NE N' by sedges and cattails, and providing 100 acre@ a sheltered harbor for waterfowl. 30 DOUGLAS COUNTY Location Area Name Size (County) Quadrangle Code Ownership Description and Comments Amnicon Falls T48N R12W GEO-al ONR Rock cliffs and water falls along the 167 (DOUGLAS) SE34- 29 RSH Amnicon River where it crosses the South Range 7-32' Douglas Fault. Rare ferns occur on 30 acres the dry ledges. Lookout Tower Mound T47N R13W GEO-2 County and A series of NE-SW oriented, rounded (DOUGLAS) NE, 1 Private exposures of igenous bedrock at the 50 acres edge of the South Range or Copper South Range 7hi' Range at elevations of 1050-1140 feet. View from the tower is unimpeded for miles and is spectacular. The north slope of the outcrop has vertical cliffs. Small trees of white spruce, white cedar, mountain ash, white birch and balsam are anchored in thin soil of rock crevices. Critical plant species are present. 31 CIVIL TOWNS R -'C- E 2-E 41 R-2 (75) 94i B,@IGHTON PARIS j OM E R S KR 6 A PLI'ASANT 7 SALEM BRISTOL orrer@ 12 @i L RANDALL RAIRIE B z'I G H@0 P3-i A 1:[A I M RACINE CO. S RIS 13 S M ERS r/ 19 h I z4 19 Ilr D FI -L 41 L 30 Wheatlare@, d 3 16 N 6 31 I@__yw :)u Onster 6- 1P.d&,A I- DI 6 e B I . "', I WW@A i'L.@A N -I m Paddo 50 Wo .@o L', Powers Uke i47 V BIR 13 AM 18 aK K _Kz 1_, *_01 25 ake L. L rev A N,_ U 36 42%301--__ 83 41 41 4 4 COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY R-21-E R-22-E Scientific Areas Section 1980 18 7 State Scientific Areas 6 '41 3 NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat KEN Other Natural Areas and Features SCALE WAUKL,IriA CO. WAUKESHA CO. ' MILWA..EE CO. MILWAUK 45 1 94 10 9 11 Muske o 36 rankl 38 ee@/-_ 32 ak, C1. @Fr4.w G. unfo rKzc @Pfl Caldwell 7@-,Ij -i I I I I I . A I L I _J11 4 sher B1. Is -y Y M T4-11 24 2f DONIA 20 tl'E R North ape Ml t aterfo d IL T- Of R 0 CIN E S 1 6 6 20 12 12 7 if 2 1! An ves -J, D 0 VIE R- jGr 36 1@@- t - 1 0: -j T-3-N N P) x lx'g\\\@ 25 50 i 125 CAD Kansasville'- P. f 16 31 R L I N G Union rove I -t-WN - 75 45 C; 41 L) R-20-E R-21-E R-22-E 71 T-?-N 21 83 COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY R-1 E Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat Other Natural Areas and Features CIVIIL TOWNIS ago OZAUKEE CO. OZAUKEE CO. < 1111 KJ iver 20 LJ B olvit 145 41 f.'l Deer,,,, NJ 45 16 T S-N W.L.i all e ru Z u of 41 c:) a 4j 17- C) 0)(0 V) W 00 - 4-) 0) ca LLJ 01) S- wCST CAVIT L@ C9, 4-) I \416 18 0 ro a) < -1- 4-) Ln Ll 2 ui 4-) V) (1) W "%VALFIG 141 t 45 log 57 <c cu Ln 4- U r- 4,-, N I V) (10 0 (1) ORTH VE T-7-N Q) CL 7-7-N C:@ 0 (A V) (A 2 ra < ro to 0 1 . Sr, AT OT 0 E R. S- to S- 181 c:c - 4- .8 u I- l_ 4-) L UJI 1- 4-) (a .- ro 4- a S- S- S- -Milwaukee c:) Q) = u :3 1`14 -P 1- 4-3 4 wo @1' 41 r- u ro s- (10 a - , w -j a) V) 0 2m cz LINCOLN Ilw! AVE Ln V) -1-) (1) K, 4-3 < 4-) ULA 10 A 2 A F 17 V) CD IR I.. )',IAR)A'vE. T-6-N m T 36 T-6-N "r 03 0 WY IRP,:RT 894 5 tAYTUN AIF, Green k a 4 1100 E 'RANGE field AVE. Hales /6 reen dale 4 0 Cors. AVF. 1. 13 14 '71 :RAWSON AV F AVL k 15 0 QD Fa n k I i FIUETZ R T-5-N A- 12 21, AN D. 36 [v Oak@ reek w 0 MILWAUKEE Co. DEPARTmENT OF 7 RAN SPORT ATION (9 4 , '@l I @2 45@ Qj) R 21-f R:,2-,' RACINE CO. SCALF I md Aft', SIAT; LOCAL R@,'Wf i)TI;f R G- t-ed 01 W,11-n -d-It 21,t 34 Nil COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 SHEBOYGAN CO. Nor a State Ftxesls - - - - - - -- State Scientific Areas A., vvt. ... NA-m 1, Natural Areas of State Significance 32"' or Critical Species Habitat C.Wy Other Natural Areas and Features/ J-Cvp V.1 ;age 0 rl Pabtll hw? a, F'sh r1ld, eg T 12-N U L, J v m B I L Ii Hosplol 43 30;__@ T 12 N 4 :j( '4 - - -- - - wl 25 T'@ GFdS Cattv bi Psetv, W.1tibr, kZ, !I 3o Holy 21, @13 P,,r AA I f across;@ 31 28 nia j@. - I iyl I Ej CIVIL TOWNS Fre i 'It. *aj,,dl A@ t 30 f P -- 1@1. WASIL u s a @@TATE A_ COUNTY 'i Ic- -71 or 'It ------- 1@5 7 33 Mug 29 i 0, - - -- --- S 84 P :v lie I I 5,vi I le -jr: _77 *To." Row- T VILLE 57 Foe 1-ded.- CITY Sau i i, 33 Htqhw)y SeNf-iliw R .221 - E 'Icst.re Kgfrom N') ,14 u S k1q,..y No @y 22 State Nqh.a, No D, co@nly Her 1xiv- 27 I ljq, ftko.d Do.. . 26 HC EDA 57 T-10-N Slott oov,da,v ....... T-Ij IN @BUR Iq 61011 4 Surface -'Pes oo 1w, mq., l,al ft., y, r I Qr .11,liwA I _j lr WINTI 41 Oil k .. . . . . . .. . . RAFTON 4 P.1 2 I-k. 24 4T 1@' Me(IU()n hiensville k T -9-ri o QZAUKEE C/0. 23 21 1, Brown 11 Bayside e Deer Hills c-) MilwaLike z" It. F @3 Nj "I E m MILWAUKEE CO. MILWAUKEE CO. AA JAN 1976 ADD- m 0ZA1jKLF 4,-."j 35 CALUMET CO MANITOWOC CO. MANITOWOC CO R 11 1 P 7- .1 N. ZI 62) 2) + St A.. q F, Ad. MOSEL RUSSELL Z lu, 10 L "', i,, - I @ ak St C!Odd 11 L,j L HERMAN 45 jw-ill, I LS 17 ! , SHEBA)YGAN PL u:r 23 43 q'i T 38 G R E &U 23 1 Tnou 11. ygan V6 an Shebo 42 4 - 40 CU fly d L U o- 36 X 1 H L 1, NX -d-," Wald P It.0 35 4,y, 34 a. e 7 37 a 4, ;P 28 HERM 41 j I t _L+-,- @j- G I 0 J4 J I 11 Ra 0 -@,H LLANb jC-k@@. La Grov 'It 33 K 41@ D @.d@ 28 144 1- 0 F.-O. 0 F-- 4. RIOE R 21 E 32 WASHINGTON CO. GZAUKEE CO COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance SI-1EBOYGAN CO. or Critical Species Habitat Other Natural Areas and Features 36 BROWN CO. KEWAUNEE CO. KEWAUNEE CO. m of C "1. 42 ILI 46 1+ a G SON A L_ 2 7 E JL o :-ks __7 fbow:N - T. TWO JL 53 BROWN CO. Mari ell 1sw.wn 11 + R-21-E + T-1 W- U T.- .1 44-15 - L, ishic ot 6 __j 4- T ellnersv lie IF m e_ Mile h 56 LL U -1 ! zzz@I I -I!-- - - L 11 MAPLE QF@,_ - - --- a F l,anc S k F_ T.M. L Ll 7y 44 Wl@ple G _Q V T., JLI 11, R I T1\ kl FRANKL *to --- JL I L ', A@ 45 -fth wo Rivers Reedsville _1_ 12 -fffTil 0 11@16 R CKL N CATO MA T_Q_1jV!Q_C ,Mani @oc 51 4- T1 9 RAI' IC 52 50 )2 al e -49 _j TO -48 -1-L ERTY + -7- IL N E WYrN 11 4 L St. 41 j. 6 kh. ENT Louis L L 7-17A !L-J Ing 54 149 S7 149 iiLE K @rl SC KE E M E 7 + CIVIL TOWNS Ed d 67 3 I 1 55 Is T-0 Rh- T- ol + R-23-E R-21-E R-22-E + + LEGEND SHEBOYGAN CO. 10ow COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 MANITOWOC CO. State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance [email protected] 4-11 or Critical Species Habitat .,a J_. 1974 111110@ Other Natural Areas and Features + G. -1 MANITOWOC 36.3 37 62 DOOR CO. R-23-E 57 R '44 R 25 L 7,- ol Fo.,S1,J!e T?,:, j C!,, h:,Ls (F2j Ros im t RED L INC R F R L T 15 N T 11, . 11 @1]111 .- - I1 7 im iF 67 0-- 0 (s I .. '.. ! I ,L S I Li C0 0 Q Thiry !0 D11C.S. m j L. J'@ L -- ---- ma Alp R,- KkIm T . 4. F_'-T- 66 CIVIL TOMS L 54 C 64 7 Ic 65 @Ell ra N 13 CASCO-]----. 11 C11 T-24-N T V,i 19 11 -FTt ux6mburg!l slov,111 63 JL_--- __Aj 11 __J@ "' CASCO U X EMBURG j..PL_ E 'r L L 3 1 F, I xtWwAUNr1 0 61 C Neuern T. 4 -4- 6 E _jt _J,L 60 Kewaunee El lisville C T 24@ L Pilse" 29 m ONTPELIER East ok W t, C42 KEWAUNEE ji 711 t -7-1 1 -7 59 7 F ANKLIN 7 Is Norman T 22-14 77 19 9 096 It rran L1 -------- --- - __ T 01 A M is 42. OM POW ... ... THE@KjADS, ....... 3 I.TAL NR -JoFFT1 ...... COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section, 1980 KEWAUNEE CO. State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat SCALE *6r_6__1_____4M1 LES M Other Natural Areas and Features 1, '4@4111111 jAN, 1978 no,<. KEWAIJNE@ 31-3 38 T-29-N PORT H RB 25 C IL 57 36 POL � + R-25-E defisi, Pl. Snake Island wh dq@ R-24-E 36 1 R-z7-E F- 17 '4, ASEWAUP@, Sturgeon STUPE 4 57 13 Bay -DN- ER 19 LJ EBS A 21 J -- ----- ,OWE 2,60.MV + R-23-E j 1. AV 4..45. L L!LL- ood 12 7 12 xC PF Bmssels--- L 94 IM 10 S 00 Af D jr -- "-- !-jLJL E 2s A pwm- 11.11f VILL ANKS a" BRUSSEL' 25 F@re D + 5.@ ww C R we x To*o of Red Rm, Tmo Oil LIOEOI@ 42 1"o of Amaoee R.2).E + R-24-E + R-7S-t KEWAUNEE CO. 'UNEE Door CountY South Half COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat 0 Other Natural Areas and Features 39 Buyer Bluff 71 12 .*E T-34-N T-34-N Rock Island -30-E A S G Fish Island" Was inglon 2,780,OWE If' a 7 1 2,820,OX'E 31 6 3 34 + 2,780,000,@ Washington Is Iand R-30. E e rot H.rwb.r :4' og Island 7 R-29-t + Table Bluf@ ImnKM H 1. Death Dow Blut T,33-N T-33-N -TOWNSW NUMBERING Detroit Island 6_3 4 1 3 2 1 1 78 9 10 11 12 . .....A Plum Island 42 18 17 16 13 14 13 R-28-E ave I Ell'son Bluff - , 1 111 - - Isla d 19 20 21 22 23 24 so 800.0001 Elli Bay - - - - - - LIBERTY 30 29 28 27 26 23 - - - - - - P! lot Island v T-32-N is; 1 311 32 33 31 31 36 Sister Islands Lj z z 71 z 'R @j -:j- GROVE R47-E Spider Island Strawberry Sister Bay Horseshoe R-29-E zz ?,?oo.oac- Pirate Island 73 Jack- t Lit. Strawberry@@, VI: T-31- T-31-N Chambe Island 2.760.WE Adventure 24 T st.ft P.k hrairtilip Islands 72 42 21 7, Fish Cree A 36 F 1 6 57 .4) Hat Island 7 I.I. I ,Cana Island G BRALTAR '14 13 T-30-N E 2 T. 1 24 Green Island Harlooq, Peninsula center E Egg Harbor. HAR R-28-E 70 R,26-E 31 U + 5,oi Horseshoe Pt, 4 91 B 92 Monument Pt G T COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 Door Cor=ty North Ha3_f State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat Other Naturol Areas and Features 40 OCONTG CO. Town of Lit. Suamico +R-&E R-21-E z5OO,w 141 41 R-22-E -Jj L-JL-1 E D UA ICO 2,550.OW MUM Z@ LIT. TAIL + 7 PT. 103 + Flintville Dyc esville 57 GREEN 13 amico +T-m 24 24 r P Anston Beriderville L 25 144 VIN BAY PICE ONG 6 DEAD AIL N 36 HORSE PT. T 13AY Ch p on PT SAUBLE r Af I Ly 11 Pm 107 DRAW ISLAND *1&-101 fill 1 11 Green Bay 57 T-24-N Franke 30 57 H oil t u 41( Sugar H MBOLYT DV HOBART GH 12 U 13 Ft P. T -I T-2M 19 24 26 He" ville GV IL olafd 17 T @r v C mv kne I JG L D 32 El 57 7 s EW s L1 C K DF2 EN MAR-K-- WIN zz is T-2b* COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat 0 Other Natural Areas-and Features Rrown County 41 ----------- --_--_- --- 4- - - ------------_-- ........... 'Vir - - ------------ - - - ------- % ler-'. _,,Oct) &5@ 41 7@ Vot COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY T A-- Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat OCON TO CO Other Natural Areas and Features . . ........ . NMI; A R@ j + A ... ...... .. -,", '111 A @6001) V AY IN ij 44 - 7,1 !:iz 7 7 r ;511.ViER 6AF@, j7 COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY- iAG@F,R MIDDLE MLET..." Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Criti cal Speci es Habitat Other Natural Areas and Features I 41 L.......... 1 32 129 Ti 125 MARINE717F] CO. 127 126 13 -1-28J31 1,30 43 ~0 AD RI~V~(~r~R LE ~qM~q? ~3 135 ~C_ ~I~.~- ~7 dim A ~W~" ~1~5 + 13 ~j~h ~~ ~q/ I I ~k ~q6~1 A, ~J ~q4~2q4_ .. ....... .. ~X ~SAX~q@~o~4qp N ... ..... r ~m~p~m UR~M~E~qy ~.~el 16~9 ~i ~-L '~d ~qe~6 PENCE F~A- PA~. ~qd~i~l ~t -~qT~L~ ~Sr~A~T~, L A ~ff ~O~M~A~I 'AN ~4qK' ~C A It~- ILI- A ....... A -4 - KN G1~1T T ~j~y~qL~8qL ~L ~qk~r~"~. ~M ~F~OCER .~.j ~qW. ~4~,~@ ~qJ~,~*~.~w ~-~6qA~A r ~W To ~Z~J AIN ~I~.E.~4 ~-~i~i~W~~L AND. T.. Ad A" ~A~LIE~R~IC~I~A~1 ~gr~p~i CA ~R~!~.~E 4 ~5~1 7 ~1~4~1~-~M ~4 ~_~@~_~_~-~T ~_~1~7 ~7 ~~T~1 ~qOV~qIL ~q10~q0~q5 or IRON CO. ~6q-~q-~q,~qA COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 ~q@~qC- ~8q@~12q@-~qE~qs 1 ~36q0 State Scientific Areas -~q4~q8 JAIL 1~q97~q5 ~qM- ~qE NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat Other Natural Areas and Features IRV. A 44 139 138 D@, I 149. 148 145 C 't A - 00 Ashild J Es:@ Ki 143 J1 14 141 Ftt ER@ O@@"l 42 W-d JI . . ...... `7 A P04T I.F. P, 1 37 T5 144 rzT wXG0 L m o!Rs E -T .14 @44 33, j A (@O D "GO @b 0 N COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 A r"V@ State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance-,, or Critical Species Habitat Other Natural Areas and Features ASI I I _N D CO . - --------- 45 52 150 '.156 -17 BA I Pi 1. 1.1) 158 151, -j if! i,,, j, 157 C L E R N G 154 7r. L BA V 111.. 4- Did ENT t_17 A. u UL U 1A A - 4 j 140 0-7 5 1 -FjGrND ji@ :7 HUC it K S K 06L L V V@ L DELI s t -v --- - ----- - V 4- kp@ I, COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat 17 Other Natural Areas and Features 46 159 184 161 -166' 67 162. 160 so. 165 163 A .T i 11V .. ..... . .I,AX ....................... %I A P 1. 1. 4 41@ I IA I T 110, V LA? ?Ob@Pll 4 @AK'I AN 1) v, Ji nc' sum" 4 [IF. NN 11j I ,x T vo IO'N SP e it ------------- R 11) N 411 dL COASTAL ZONE NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Scientific Areas Section 1980 State Scientific Areas NA-1, Natural Areas of State Significance or Critical Species Habitat Other Natural Areas and Features D01 i(111 IAS (1). 47 Appendix 1 ANALYSIS OF 1980 WI COASTAL NATURAL AREA INVENTORY Number of-Natural-Areas by County SA NA1 NA2 NA3 NA1-(RSH) Geo Arch Not Ranked Total Kenosha 1 2 1 4 Racine 2 1 ;5 8 Milwaukee 1 1 3 1 1 1 8 Ozaukee 1 1 4 5 11 Sheboygan 3 5 4 12 Manitowoc 3 7 3 13 Kewaunee 2 6 3 11 Door 8 11 9 1 2 31 Brown 1 5 4 8 2 20 Oconto 1 2 2 1 6 Marinette .1 1 7 1 1 11 Iron 1 1 2 Ashland 1 10 2 13 Bayfield 2 1 6 9 Douglas 4 3 1 2 10 Total 23 34 60 32 9 6 1 4 169 48 Avpendix I cont. Number of Natural Areas by Ownership Public Private Joint Public/Private No Information* SA 18 (78) 3 (13) 2 (9) 0 (0) NA-1 15 (44) 14 (41) 5 (15) 0 (0) NA-2 18 (30) 27 (45) 13 (22-) 2 (3) NA-3 3 (9) 24 (75) 5 (16) 0 (0) NA-1 (RSH) 4 (44) 4 (44) 0 (0) 1 (12) Geo (All) 1 (17) 4 (67) 1 .(17) 0 (0) Arch. 0 (0) 1 (100) 0 (0) 0 (0) Not Ranked 3 (75) 1 (25) 0 (0) 0 (0) Total NA's 62 (37) 78 (46) 26 (15) 3 (2) Ownership information not available - 49 Appendix-1 cont. Summary-of SA's and-NA@lls *Acreage-by County County SA Acreage NA-1 Acreage County Subtotal % of Total Kenosha 150 185 335 Less than I Racine 100 + 0 100 + Less than 1 Milwaukee 0 100 100 Less than 1 Ozaukee 60 120 180 Less than 1 Sheboygan 150 0 150 Less than 1 Manitowoc 213 0 213 Less than 1 Kewaunee 0 1,600+ 1,600 5 Door 2,623+ 3,992+ 6, 615 19 Brown 0 1,386 + 1386 + 4 Oconto 110 0 110 Less than 1 Marinette 20 50 70 Less than I Iron 0 0 0 0 Ashland 400 18,578 18,978 56 Bayfield 710 300 1,010 3 Douglas 0 3,100 3,100 9 Total 4,536 29,411 33,949 100 % *NA-l's totals include NA-1 (RSH)'s designation 50 Appendix 1 cont. Breakdown and Analysis of SA's and NA-l's by Ownership and Acreage *NA-1 totals include NA-1 (RSH) designations SA's Publically Owned Name County Ownership Acreage Chiwaukee Prairie Kenosha U.W.-Parkside 150 Sanders Park Hardwood Forest Racine Racine Co. 30 Renak - Polak Wooks Racine U.W.-Parkside 70 + Cedar Grove Ornithological Station Sheboygan DNR 30 Kohler Park Dunes Sheboygan DNR 25 Wilderness Ridge Manitowoc DNR 8 Point Beach Ridges Manitowoc DNR 175 Two Greeks Buried Forest Manitowoc DNR 30 Toft Point Scientific Area Door U.W. -Green Bay 600 + Mud Lake Door DNR 1,060 Sister Islands Door DNR 8.5 Peninsula Park Cedar-Spruce Forest Door 53 Peninsula Park Beech Forest Door DNR 30 Newport Conifer - Hardwoods Door DNR 140 Jackson Harbor Ridges Door Town of Washington 32 Charles Pond Oconto DNR 110 Seagull Bar Scientific Area Marinette DNR 20 Big Bay Sand Spit and Bog Ashland DNR 4oo Total Acreage 2,971 + SA's Privately Owned Name Coun ty Ownershik Acreage Fairy Chasm Ozaukee The Nature Conservancy 60 Kohler Park Pines Sheboygan Private 95 Ridges Sanctuary Door The Ridges Sanctuary 700 + Total Acreage = 855 + SA's - Joint Public/Private Ownership** Name County Ownership Acreage Bark Bay Bayfield DNR & Private Public 173 Private 427 Port Wing Boreal Forest and Bog Bayfield DNR & Private Public 46 Private -64 Total Acreage = 710 Total Acreage of SA's = 4,536 + Total Acreage of SA's in Public Ownership 3,190 + (70% of total) Private Ownership 1,346 + (30% of total) Acquisition for desired SA project not complete. 51 NA-l's "-Publically.Owned .Name County Ownershi2 Acreage Petrifying Springs Kenosha Kenosha County 65 Cudahy Woods Milwaukee Milwaukee County 60 Root River Forest Milwaukee Milwaukee County 40 Plum Island Door Coast Guard 266 Hotz Tract Door DNR 130 Rock Island Door DNR 700 + Lone Tree Island Brown Coast Guard 1 Long Tail Point Brown DNR 200 Sensiba Wildlife Area Brown DNR 240 Stockton Island Bog Ashland Nat. PK. Service 400 Munsing Park Boreal Forest Ashland Town of LaPointe 60 Outer Island Hemlocks Ashland Coast Guard 200 Outer Island Sand Spit Ashland Nat. PK. Service 200 Gull Island Ashland Nat. PK. Service 3 North Twin Island Ashland Nat. PK. Service 165 Devils Island Ashland Nat. PK. Service 300 Allouez Bay Douglas City of Superior 6oo Wisconsin Point Douglas City of Superior 300 Dwight's Point - Kimballs Douglas City of Superior 400 Bay Area Total Acreage 4,330 NA-l's @_Privately Owned -Name County Ownershi2 Acreage Kenosha Sand Dunes Kenosha WI Electric Power Co. 120 Kurtz Maple Woods Ozaukee The Nature Conservancy 120 Duvall Swamp Kewaunee Private 1,500 Alaska Bog Kewaunee Private 100 Marshall's Point Door Private and Trust Land 6oo Mink River Marsh Door Private 1,100 Boyer's Bluff Door Private 200 + Furrer Beach and Dunes Door Private 50 Heitzman Estate Door Private 106 Coffey Swamp Door Private 40 Schmoke Lake Door Private 400 Bay-Port Industrial Tract Brown Private 200 Little Tail Point Brown Private 250 Trout Creek Area Brown Oneida Tribe 350 Dyckesville Iris Woods Brown Private Bloch - Dry - Mesic Forest Marinette Private 50 KaKagon Sloughs Ashland Bad River Tribe 16,000 Fish Creek Slough Ashland Private 1,000 Total Acreage 22,186 + 52 NA@lls @ Joint Public/Private Ownershi2 .Name County Ownership Acreage Whitefish Dunes and Cave Point Door DNR, Town Private 400 + Middle Lake Brown County and Private 140 Cat Island Chain Brown DNR and Private 5 Long Island Ashland Private' and Coast Guard 250 Raspberry Bay Bayfield DNR and Red Cliff Tribe 300 Brule River Douglas Mostly DNR 1 1,800 Total Acreage = 2,895 Total Acreage of NA-l's 29,411 Total Acreage of NA-l's in Public Ownership 4,330 (15% of total) Private Ownership 22,186 (75% of total) Public/Private Ownership 2,895 (10% of total) 53 1111211111011i 3 6668 14103 7707