The Spruce Hole Bog, locally known as Spruce Hole, is a complete ecological community occupying a true kettle hole in the town of Durham, New Hampshire. According to the National Register of Natural Landmarks: "It illustrates characteristics of a typical sphagnum-heath bog, localized in a specialized geologic setting." It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972.[1] Spruce Hole is located 2 miles (3 km) west of the town center of Durham and is owned by the town, which has conserved 35 acres (14 ha) around it. It is reached by a woods road off Packer's Falls Road, and despite the name, the surrounding forest is mostly white pine, hemlock, and birch.
| Spruce Hole Bog | |
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 The Spruce Hole Bog | |
  Map of New Hampshire | |
| Location | Durham, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°07′34″N 70°58′04″W / 43.12611°N 70.96778°W |
| Designated | 1972 |
The bog is also adjacent to the Oyster River Forest, a permanently conserved 172-acre (70 ha)+ parcel owned by the town of Durham.
References
edit- ^ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
Year designated: 1972
External links
edit- Spruce Hole Bog and Conservation Area - Durham, New Hampshire
- Brief from the National Park Service
- Spruce Hole locater map
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