Minnesota’s Natural Regions

Hills and LakesLargest Region in

MinnesotaHas many LakesGreat farming

landMany parks and

resorts

Rocky Ridges and LakesMost scenic region

in MinnesotaNicknamed

ArrowheadHigh hills long Lake

Superior

Rolling Plains and Deep Valleys

Not touched by glaciers

SE corner of the state

Very Scenic

Rolling Plains

SW part of the state

Few LakesGood farming soilGrassland and

prairies

Flat PlainsLake Agassiz bedVery flat rich soilGreat farmland

Lake of the Woods

Flat Plains of Northwest Minnesota