Spruce Hole Bog

Spruce Hole Bog
The Spruce Hole Bog
Map of New Hampshire
Location	Durham, New Hampshire
Coordinates	43°07′34″N70°58′04″W / 43.12611°N 70.96778°W / 43.12611; -70.96778
U.S. National Natural Landmark
Designated	1972

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.

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

1. "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved March 25, 2019. Year designated: 1972

External links

• Spruce Hole Bog and Conservation Area - Durham, New Hampshire
• Brief from the National Park Service
• Spruce Hole locater map

The bog in December 2020