Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Ecosystem Overview

The Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Kentucky, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 82% more documented species, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus microcephalus

Woodland Sunflower

Very Common0.34 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common0.31 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common0.31 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.07 obs.

Anahita punctulata

Common0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.07 obs.

Polistes carolina

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional0.04 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-82% vs. current

Monticello

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% vs. current

Monticello

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Cabell

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-36% vs. current

Rankin

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% vs. current

Eadsville

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-22% vs. current

Mill Springs

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Wayne County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Spigelia marilandica

Indian-Pink

Very Common1 obs.

Helianthus microcephalus

Woodland Sunflower

Very Common0.34 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common0.31 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Blue Phlox

Common0.31 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.08 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.07 obs.

Anahita punctulata

Common0.07 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common0.07 obs.

Polistes carolina

Common0.06 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional0.04 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-82% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Kentucky

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-82% vs. current

Monticello

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-82% vs. current

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% vs. current

Monticello

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Cabell

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-36% vs. current

Rankin

Importance: 0.50

19 species

-26% vs. current

Eadsville

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-22% vs. current

Mill Springs

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% vs. current