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]
| Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
.jpg) A wetland at the refuge | |
  Map of North carolina  Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge (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°W |
| Area | 50,173 acres (203.04 km2) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Website | Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge |
It is home to the mammalian species white-tailed deer, river otters, red wolves, bobcats, and black bears.
The Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station, also known as Mattamuskeet Lodge, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2]
See also
List of largest National Wildlife Refuges
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References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
External links
- Mattamuskeet NWR, USFWS