Spruce Hole Bog

Spruce Hole Bog

The Spruce Hole Bog is a complete ecological community occupying a true kettle hole in Strafford County in New Hampshire. It has been designated a National Natural Landmark since 1972; there were five similar sites, but they have been destroyed. It is located two miles west-southwest of Durham, New Hampshire.

External links

* [http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/Registry/USA_Map/States/NewHampshire/NNL/SHB/ Brief] from the National Registry of Natural Landmarks.


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