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Summerton Bog

Summerton Bog
Summerton Bog, June 2010
Summerton Bog is located in Wisconsin
Summerton Bog
Location within 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
WebsiteOfficial 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

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  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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