Summerton Bog

Summerton Bog
Summerton Bog, June 2010
Map showing the location of Summerton Bog
Map showing the location of Summerton Bog
Map of Wisconsin
LocationMarquette County, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°45′03″N 89°31′23″W / 43.75089°N 89.523°W / 43.75089; -89.523[1]
Area451 acres (183 ha)
Established1966
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy
Official website
Designated1973

Summerton Bog is a bog in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. It provides a habitat for several rare species of plantlife and wildlife.[2] It is owned by The Nature Conservancy and contains 428 acres (173 ha).[3] The bog was designated a Wisconsin State Natural Area in 1966 and a National Natural Landmark in 1973.

References

  1. ^ "Summerton Bog Map" (PDF). nature.org. The Nature Conservancy. 2009. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "Summerton Bog". National Park Service. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Summerton Bog (No. 42)". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 23, 2016.


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