Quistorff Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
361 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: SwanyWhite · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in West Union Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in West Union Township
8% of West Union Township’s land is conserved, about 1,505 acres.
Conserved land
8%
1,505 acres · of 28.8 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
5.5 mi
5.5 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
5
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
West Union Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
243 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Spohn Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
160 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Aurzada Prairie Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
104 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
All 5 parks & preserves
Quistorff Wildlife Management Area361 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsWest Union Wildlife Management Area243 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsSpohn Wildlife Management Area160 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsAurzada Prairie Wildlife Management Area104 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsOsakis Wildlife Management Area, North Unit51 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
1,505 conserved acres
8% of West Union Township’s land. Who manages West Union Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1,206 ac
State fish & wildlife861 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)40 ac
Resource Management Area · 1,206 acState Conservation Area · 861 acConservation Easement · 40 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 40 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,206 | Restricted |
| Quistorff State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 357 | Restricted |
| West Union State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 241 | Restricted |
| Spohn State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 160 | Restricted |
| Aurzada Prairie State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 103 | Restricted |
Trails & water
5 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
5.5 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
5.5 mi
off-road bike paths
When to get out
The walking year in West Union Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 19 | 25 | 38 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in West Union Township →
Next door
West Union Township and its neighbors
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Orange Township4.0 miKandota Township2.8 miAshley Township0.5 miWest Union Township0.0 miGordon Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Union Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gordon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kandota Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Orange Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in West Union Township
Are dogs allowed on West Union Township’s trails?
Quistorff Wildlife Management Area and West Union Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in West Union Township?
5.5 miles of bike routes are on the map: 5.5 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near West Union Township?
142 acres of parks and open public land lie inside West Union Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from West Union Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →