Cowles Bog (Dune Acres, Indiana)

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bog, invisible, National Natural Landmark

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Cowles Bog is a 4,000-year-old wetland complex in Indiana Dunes National Park, near Chesterton, Indiana. It is named for Dr. Henry Chandler Cowles who did his pioneering work in ecology and ecological succession here. His work brought international attention to the area which led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1965. It contains bog, fen, marsh, wet meadow, swamp, and pond habitats.

Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowles_Bog

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Coordinates: 41°38'36"N 87°5'31"W

Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area 76 km
Seney National Wildlife Refuge 528 km
The Greenock Swamp 542 km
Minesing Swamp 660 km
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge 729 km
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge 859 km
Mer Bleue Bog 1020 km
Alfred Bog 1073 km
Passadumkeag Marsh and Bogland 1545 km
Crystal Bog 1571 km

Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) Bailly Generating Station 2.7 km
Indiana Dunes National Park 2.8 km
Cleveland Cliffs - Burns Harbor 2.9 km
Indiana Dunes State Park Beach and Pavilion 3 km
Indiana Dunes State Park and Nature Preserve 5.1 km
Ports of Indiana - Burns Harbor 5.4 km
Federal Marine Terminals 5.5 km
Big Blowout 7.1 km
Indiana Portion of Lake Michigan 8.2 km
Porter County, Indiana 17 km

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