Nashwauk Uplands Nashwauk Uplands T he southern boundary of this subsection is formed by Giant's Range. It is a prominent feature on the land. Brown glacial sediments form the parent material for much of this subsection. Landforms include end moraines, outwash plains, and lake plains.
Soils are varied and range from medium to coarse textures.
One unique aspect of this region is the Giants Range, where the majority of iron mining has taken and is taking place. It is a high narrow ridge trending northeast-southwest caused by bedrock. This region consisted of forest communities, dominated by white pine, red pine, balsam fir, white spruce, and aspen birch. The landform that is most striking is the Giants Range, a narrow ridge that is 200 to 400 feet above the surrounding areas. It trends southwest to northeast.