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Passadumkeag Marsh and Boglands

Passadumkeag Marsh and Boglands
Passadumkeag Marsh and Boglands

One of the largest, unspoiled wetlands in the state of Maine, Passadumkeag Marsh and Boglands contains a unique blend of bog and marsh communities. The marsh is partially bounded by eskers, including the classic Passadumkeag Esker, or Enfield Horseback, known world-wide as an example of glacial geology.

Location: Penobscot County, ME

Year designated: 1973

Acres: 6,100

Ownership: Private


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Last Updated: June 28, 2012