Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
Protected area in Wisconsin, US
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The Balsam Branch Wildlife Area is a 180 acres (73 ha) tract of protected land in central Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).[3] The wildlife area is characterized by marshland, prairie fields, and a pond set in the center of the property.
LocationPolk County, Wisconsin
NearestcityBalsam Lake, Wisconsin
Coordinates45.363578°N 92.466321°W
Area180 acres (73 ha)[2]
| Balsam Branch Wildlife Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1] | |
  Location within Wisconsin  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Nearest city | Balsam Lake, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.363578°N 92.466321°W |
| Area | 180 acres (73 ha)[2] |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
Overview
In 1967, the entire plot of land was donated to the WDNR to be conserved, with a focus on the stock of turkey, deer, and various waterfowl native to Wisconsin.[4] The property is frequented by birdwatchers.[5]
The lake at the center of the property is unnamed, and has an area of 13 acres (5.3 ha).[6] Water from the Wildlife area flows into Wapogasset Lake.[7]