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Bog and state natural area in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Summerton Bog
Summerton Bog, June 2010
Map showing the location of Summerton BogMap showing the location of Summerton BogMap of Wisconsin
LocationMarquette County, Wisconsin
Coordinates43°45′03″N 89°31′23″W / 43.75089°N 89.523°W / 43.75089; -89.523
Area451 acres (183 ha)
Established1966
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy
www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/wisconsin/placesweprotect/summerton-bog.xml
U.S. National Natural Landmark
Designated1973

Summerton Bog is a bog in Marquette County, Wisconsin. The bog provides a habitat for several rare species of plantlife and wildlife. It is owned by The Nature Conservancy and contains 428 acres (173 ha). 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 2012-03-12.
  2. "Summerton Bog". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  3. "Summerton Bog (No. 42)". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2016-04-23.

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