Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
| Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Map of the United States | |
| Location | Hyde County, North Carolina, United States |
| Nearest city | Swan Quarter, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35°30′N 76°12′W / 35.500°N 76.200°WCoordinates: 35°30′N 76°12′W / 35.500°N 76.200°W |
| Area | 50,173 acres (203.04 km2) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge |
The Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is a federally protected wildlife refuge located within Hyde County, North Carolina, United States. North Carolina's largest natural lake, Lake Mattamuskeet, is located entirely within the National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge has a total area of 50,173 acres (203.04 km2).[1]
The Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station, also known as Mattamuskeet Lodge, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2]
Although this refuge is primarily known for its waterfowl, it also provides habitat for species that have been threatened or endangered such as the bald eagle and peregrine falcon. Mammalian species such as deer, bobcat, river otter, and black bear as well as two hundred forty species of birds (including raptors) and other wildlife species are indigenous to this area. This refuge and its surrounding waters support many species of resident and migratory fish and birds.
See also
List of largest National Wildlife Refuges
References
- ↑ USFWS Lands Report, 30 September 2007
- ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
External links
- Mattamuskeet NWR, USFWS