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In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the Central Plain is a geographical region comprised of about 13,000 square miles of land in a v-shaped belt across the center of the state. Beginning in the west, the Central Plain originates in Burnett and Polk Counties and runs southeast to Columbia County, where it turns northeast and reaches it’s end in Marinette County. The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... One of the periods of glaciation was also termed the Wisconsin glaciation. ... Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Columbia County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Marinette County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ...

The Central Plain region generally takes the form of a flat sandy plain with elevations between 700 and 800 feet above sea level. There are variations on the flatland, however. Hills in Barron County possess the region’ s highest altitudes, reaching more than 1,200 feet above sea level. This section of the region is primarily a hardwood forest of maple, birch, and aspen, but there are several areas of agriculture scattered across the area. The plain is occasionally broken by rolling hills throughout it’s western half. Plains dominate the south central part of the region. Farms and fields cover the landscape, and sandstone buttes and mesas are not uncommon. The Wisconsin River dissects the plain here, creating the Wisconsin Dells. East of the river, moraines and small kettle lakes are interspersed throughout the plain. Forests and wetlands mark the northeastern sect of the region. Barron County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... See also Maple computer algebra system. ... Species many species see text and classification Birch is the name of any tree of the genus Betula, in the family Betulaceae, closely related to the beech/oak family, Fagaceae. ... Species See text Aspens are trees of the willow family and comprise a section of the poplar genus Populus sect. ... Butte near Sedona, Arizona In the United States and Canada, a butte, related to a mesa, is an isolated hill with steep sides and a small flat top. ... A mesa (Spanish for table) is an elevated area of land with a flat top and surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs. ... The Wisconsin River is a tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately 430 mi (692 km) long, in the state of Wisconsin in the United States. ... Dells of the Wisconsin River The Dells of the Wisconsin River (used in the singular, and also called the Wisconsin Dells) is a 5 mi (8 km) gorge on the Wisconsin River in southern Wisconsin in the United States noted for its particular scenic beauty, in particular for its unique... Moraine is the general term for debris of all sorts originally transported by glaciers or ice sheets that have since melted away. ... A kettle hole is a geological feature formed by receding glaciers. ...

For the most part, the Central Plain is a rural area of farmland and forests. Population is sparse. The city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin is located on the southern border of the plain’s northwest end, and is the region’s largest city with a population of 61,704. Other principal cities in the Central Plain region include Chippewa Falls and Menomonie in the northwest, as well as Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids along the Wisconsin River. Eau Claire is a city located in Wisconsin. ... Chippewa Falls is a city located in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Menomonie is a city on the Red Cedar River in western Wisconsin. ... Stevens Point is a city located in Portage County in central Wisconsin. ... Wisconsin Rapids is a city located in Wood County, Wisconsin. ...

Counties in the Central Plain

Part or all of the land in the following counties is included in the Central Plain of Wisconsin:
Adams County
Barron County
Burnett County
Chippewa County
Clark County
Columbia County
Dunn County
Eau Claire County
Green Lake County
Jackson County
Juneau County
Marinette County
Marquette County
Menominee County
Oconto County
Polk County
Portage County
Shawano County
Sauk County
Washburn County
Waupaca County
Waushara County
Wood County
Adams County is a county located in the State of Wisconsin. ... Barron County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Chippewa County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Clark County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Columbia County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Dunn County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Eau Claire County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Green Lake County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Juneau County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Marinette County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Marquette County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Menominee County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Oconto County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Portage County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Shawano County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Sauk County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Washburn County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Waupaca County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ... Waushara County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Wood County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin. ...

External Link

WiscOnline (http://www.wisconline.com/wisconsin/geoprovinces/centralplain.html)