- Elevation, modelled
- 347 m
- Nearest byway
- Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway11.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:17local time
- Coordinates
- 45.5893, -95.7710
Benson Wildlife Management Area, West Unit is a nature reserve in Minnesota, at a modelled 347 m. The nearest named place is Benson Wildlife Management Area, East Unit, a nature reserve 0.5 miles away. Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway passes 12 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
- 11.6 mi off the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
Parks: 34
- Pomme de Terra Park: 5.4 mi
- Riverside Park: 5.9 mi
- Eagles Ball Park: 6.2 mi
- The Mall: 6.3 mi
- Green River Park: 6.5 mi
Museums: 4
- Stevens County Historical Society & Museum: 7.1 mi
- Pope County Historical Museum: 19.0 mi
- Swift County Historical Museum: 20.7 mi
- Swift County Historical Museum: 20.7 mi
Peaks: 2
- Lookout Mountain: 17.1 mi
- Tower Hill: 19.6 mi
Rest areas: 2
- US-12: Pomme de Terre Rest Area: 23.4 mi
- Lake Latoka Rest Area: 24.7 mi
Gardens: 1
Ghost towns: 1
- New Prairie: 6.4 mi
Beaches: 1
- Starbuck Public Beach: 11.6 mi
Historic sites: 1
- Runestone Replica: 16.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:27 | 18:57 | 19:36 |
| June solstice | 05:35 | 20:31 | 21:17 |
| September equinox | 07:11 | 18:43 | 19:23 |
| December solstice | 08:01 | 15:53 | 16:43 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 10 | 14 | 27 | 42 | 56 | 67 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 46 | 30 | 17 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach, 5 mi away.
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