Anderson Creek Natural Area

The site is located about 16 km southwest of Winfield. It has rolling topography with wet depressions and creeks. Its diverse wetlands include large beaver complexes and its forests include both coniferous and broad-leaved trees.

  1. Map of the Area
  2. Other Information
  3. Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)
    1. Observations & Projects for this Natural Area
  4. Site Statistics
  5. References
View looking East-Southeast, Anderson Creek Natural Area, 2003-09-22 (TBlake)
View looking East-Southeast, Anderson Creek Natural Area, 2003-09-22 (TBlake)

Map of the Area

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Other Information

Forest species comprise white spruce, lodgepole pine and aspen on the uplands and black spruce in the depressions.

Biophysical Observations (via iNaturalist.ca)

Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.
Biophysical Information supplied by iNaturalist.ca.

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Observations & Projects for this Natural Area

Site Statistics

Site NameAnderson Creek
Site TypeNatural Area
SubtypeOrder-in-council (OC)
Natural Region(s)Central Mixedwood
O.C. No. (Land Ref. Manual)378/87
PASite ID (Map Ref #)274
Site # (Parks Website)433
Total Area129.50 ha. (319.99 ac.)
Steward-Status
Recreation Activitiesnone noted
IUCNII
Operated ByParks Division
Notes and Comments
Statistics and Details for Anderson Creek

References

The following links are provided as a courtesy but are not verified or endorsed by SAPAA. Clicking on the link will cause you to leave the SAPAA website. Primary source of information is: Government of Alberta – Information & Facilities – Anderson Creek Natural Area | Alberta Parks (2022-01-21).

1 thought on “Anderson Creek Natural Area

  1. Phrank SAPAA's avatarPhrank P.

    Anderson Creek is southwest of Pigeon Lake and one of a number of the natural areas in the Central Alberta region. Tony, you will have to go back and get some more photos of the site!

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