Few parks or trails are on the map in Jefferson Township
12% of Jefferson Township’s land is conserved, about 2,801 acres. 438 acres are parks and preserves, 6,085 per 1,000 residents. 3.0 miles of mapped trail cross Jefferson Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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2,801 conserved acres
12% of Jefferson Township’s land. Who manages Jefferson Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,854 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccook County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 956 | Restricted |
| Forsch Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 245 | Open |
| Gross Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 194 | Open |
| Schultz State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 29 | Restricted |
3 lakes & rivers
The walking year in Jefferson 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 32 | 44 | 58 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 82 | 75 | 60 | 44 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Jefferson Township →
Jefferson Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bridgewater Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Benton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Emery Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pleasant 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 Jefferson Township
Is there public land near Jefferson Township?
713 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jefferson Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 438 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jefferson Township neighbors.
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 →