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Geographic Profile and Landscape Context of Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba

This geographic profile maps the physical characteristics of Riding Mountain National Park within the Manitoba region of Canada. It documents the protected area dimensions, including boundary span and area measurements, while outlining the diverse plateau terrain, boreal forest cover, and interconnected riverine and lacustrine systems. The data provides a structured view of the landscape framework for this protected region.

Related tags

Boreal ForestPrairie TransitionBiosphere ReserveUNESCOFirst Nations Heritage

Where prairie meets boreal forest on the Manitoba Escarpment

Riding Mountain National Park

Riding Mountain National Park is a protected area in southwestern Manitoba, Canada, where the boreal forest of the Canadian Shield gives way to the vast prairie grasslands. Established in 1933, the park covers nearly 3,000 square kilometers of forested upland rising more than 450 meters above the surrounding farmland, creating a dramatic island of wilderness amid agricultural landscape. The park sits within Treaty 2 Territory and has been home to the Cree, Assiniboines, and Ojibwe peoples for thousands of years. What makes Riding Mountain ecologically significant is its position at the convergence of three distinct ecosystems: grasslands, upland boreal forest, and eastern deciduous forest, all protected within a single protected area.

Location
Canada
Park type
National park
Established
1933
Area
2,969 km²
Riding Mountain National Park Atlas
Location overview

Administrative and regional positioning within Manitoba, Canada

Geographic Location and Regional Context of Riding Mountain National Park

Riding Mountain National Park is located within Canada, positioned in the province of Manitoba. Geographic records outline the regional relationships and country memberships defining the park's location.
Countries
Canada
Regions
Manitoba
Primary location
Manitoba
Boundary and coordinates

Riding Mountain National Park’s outline maps 2,969 km²

Riding Mountain National Park mapped boundary and 2,969 km² area

Riding Mountain National Park has stored boundary geometry that captures its broad shape and recorded scale of 2,969 km². The database does not divide this overall area into land and marine portions or include a perimeter measurement.
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Boundary area
3,093.5 km²
Boundary perimeter
385.1 km
Northernmost point
51.0225° N
Southernmost point
50.506° N
Easternmost point
99.5388° W
Westernmost point
101.0943° W
Geographic centre
50.8291° N, 100.2008° W
North–south span
57.5 km
East–west span
109.7 km
Riding Mountain National Park
Terrain and natural features

Explore highland terrain classifications and recorded lakes, streams, and viewpoints.

Riding Mountain National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Riding Mountain National Park features stored highland terrain classifications along with recorded lakes, streams, and viewpoints located within the boundaries. Linked feature cards provide names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where recorded.

Selected named natural features

Lakes

Carson Lake

Lakes

Kidney Lake

Lakes

Second Lake

Lakes

Moose Lake

Lakes

Bone Lake

Lakes

Fawn Lake

Environmental setting

Interpreting highland relief, forest cover, and seasonal temperate habitats

Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting of Riding Mountain National Park

Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of Riding Mountain National Park. Connected categories link directly to relevant atlas destinations for regional comparison.
Relief
Highland
Climate
Temperate
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Mostly forested
Seasonality
Strongly seasonal

Landscape features

Hills · Valleys · Plateau · Cliffs · Forest · Grassland · Wetland · Lakes · Rivers

Habitat types

Grassland · Boreal forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Wetland · Lacustrine habitat · Riverine habitat

Park atlas

Explore adjacent conservation landscapes, trace regional park geography, and compare protected areas across the Manitoba Escarpment.

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Explore national parks and protected areas geographically close to Riding Mountain National Park, examining regions with similar boreal forest, prairie, and escarpment landscapes. Compare their conservation profiles, trace ecological transitions across regional geography, and deepen your understanding of diverse protected areas.
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West

Zugvogelschutzgebiet Upper Rousay Lake Protected Area: Regional Map and Geography

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Area
5.73 km²
Established
1948
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Wildlife reserveSaskatchewan
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Southwest

Moose Mountain Creek National Wildlife Area Protected Habitat and Geographic Atlas

A preserved prairie wetland complex in southeastern Saskatchewan.

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Area
1.63 km²
Established
2025
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Wildlife reserveSaskatchewan
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West

Zugvogelschutzgebiet Indian Head: A Wildlife Reserve in Saskatchewan Prairie Landscapes

Examining mapped boundaries and protected wetland terrain

Zugvogelschutzgebiet Indian Head represents a significant conservation footprint within the Saskatchewan prairie region. This wildlife reserve integrates managed wetlands and historic nursery grounds, showcasing how agricultural landscapes support migratory bird populations. Gain insight into its terrain, ecoregion placement, and the geographic history of these protected lands through our structured atlas data.

Area
0.32 km²
Established
1924
Relief
Lowland
Scope
Terrestrial
Wildlife reserveSaskatchewan
223 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Neely Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary: Boreal Wetland Geography and Protected Landscapes

Essential protected area data for the eastern Saskatchewan boreal fringe

Neely Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary encompasses a shallow freshwater environment defined by marshy shorelines, wet meadows, and small islands. Situated within the Mid-Boreal Upland, this protected landscape provides crucial stopover habitat for waterfowl moving through the Prairie and Boreal flyways. Gain insight into the terrain, water-body structure, and ecological role of this significant Canadian wildlife reserve.

Area
5.02 km²
Established
1952
IUCN
IV
Wildlife reserveSaskatchewan
252 km away#5 closest

West

Wascana Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary: Geographic Overview and Protected Wetland Boundaries

A vital wildlife reserve located in Regina, Saskatchewan

Explore the unique geography of Wascana Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where a managed reservoir creates a rich wetland habitat for migratory waterfowl. This protected area stands as a significant ecological site within the Saskatchewan prairie landscape, offering a rare look at riparian terrain integration inside a major urban center.

Area
1.04 km²
Established
1956
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Temperate
Wildlife reserveNorth Dakota
About 265 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Lostwood Wilderness Wildlife Reserve and Prairie Pothole Landscape Geography

Protected northern mixed grass prairie in North Dakota

Lostwood Wilderness protects a unique mosaic of native grasslands and shallow wetlands in northwestern North Dakota. As an essential part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, it preserves a roadless, undeveloped window into the prairie pothole region, offering a clear view of the natural terrain and conservation character of the northern Great Plains.

Area
22.57 km²
Established
1975
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Lowland
Wildlife reserveSaskatchewan
About 314 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Raven Island National Wildlife Area: Geographic Overview and Protected Island Landscape

Essential conservation geography within Saskatchewan

Located in the saline prairie basins of central Saskatchewan, Raven Island National Wildlife Area is a 112-hectare protected habitat. This site plays a strategic role in the Lenore Lake migratory bird complex, preserving crucial island breeding grounds within a gentle prairie landscape. Explore the physical boundaries and ecological context of this Canadian wildlife reserve.

Area
1.12 km²
Established
1982
IUCN
IV
Scope
Terrestrial
Protected landscapeNorth Dakota
330 km away#8 closest

Southwest

Little Missouri National Grassland: Geography and Protected Landscape Context

Exploring North Dakota's expansive badlands and prairie terrain

Spanning over a million acres, Little Missouri National Grassland stands as a massive protected landscape in western North Dakota. This area showcases the complex transition where open mixed-grass prairie meets the eroded, rugged badlands of the Little Missouri River corridor. Home to White Butte, the state's highest point, the grassland offers a unique topographic profile of buttes, canyons, and canyons that defines the region's broader geographic and conservation character.

Area
4,163.34 km²
Established
1960
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
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Continue Exploring Riding Mountain National Park's Mapped Geography and Protected Landscapes

To deepen your understanding of Riding Mountain National Park, engage with its specific geographic context and protected landscape details. Further exploration reveals the park's mapped boundaries and its relationship to the surrounding regional geography of Manitoba. This focused discovery aids in building a comprehensive atlas of protected areas and natural terrains.

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