Kickapoo River valley

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The Kickapoo River valley is a deeply carved, winding river valley in southwestern Wisconsin known for its scenic bluffs, meandering course, and unglaciated landscapes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical feature
river valley
carvedBy Kickapoo River
climate humid continental climate region
contains Kickapoo Valley Reserve
sections of Kickapoo River State Wildlife Area
drainsTo Wisconsin River via Kickapoo River
formedBy fluvial erosion
hasCharacteristic high local relief
incised meanders
narrow floodplain in many sections
steep-sided slopes
hasGeology Paleozoic sedimentary rocks
dolomite
limestone
sandstone
hasLandUse forested hillsides
mixed agriculture
rural communities
knownFor deeply carved topography
meandering river
scenic bluffs
unglaciated landscapes
winding river course
locatedIn United States of America
surface form: United States

western Wisconsin
surface form: southwestern Wisconsin
near Gays Mills, Wisconsin
La Farge, Wisconsin
Ontario, Wisconsin
Readstown, Wisconsin
Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
Steuben, Wisconsin
notShapedBy Pleistocene continental glaciation
partOf Driftless Area
popularFor canoeing
fishing
hiking
kayaking
scenic driving
subjectOf recreation and conservation planning in Wisconsin
supports diverse plant communities
diverse wildlife habitats
traverses Crawford County, Wisconsin NERFINISHED
Monroe County, Wisconsin NERFINISHED
Richland County, Wisconsin NERFINISHED
Vernon County, Wisconsin NERFINISHED

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Driftless Area contains Kickapoo River valley