Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
Located in Coös County, New Hampshire, and Oxford County, Maine, Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge is a northern treasure in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The diversity of exceptional habitats provides excellent breeding and foraging areas for migratory birds, endangered species, resident wildlife, and rare plants. The refuge protects over 25,650 acres (103.8 km2) of wetland and forested upland habitat along Umbagog Lake. About 70% of its area is in New Hampshire and 30% in Maine.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| States | New Hampshire, Maine |
| Size | 39,140 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 5 |
| Center point | 44.7586, -71.0559 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 9) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 0 miForest Lodge ↗Upton, ME
- 0.8 miUpton Grange No. 404 (Former) ↗Upton, ME
- 1.4 miBennett Bridge ↗Wilson Mills, ME
- 9.7 miAndover Hook and Ladder Company Building ↗Andover, ME
- 9.7 miAndover Public Library ↗Andover, ME
- 10.3 miMerrill-Poor House ↗Andover, ME
- 10.7 miNansen Ski Jump ↗Milan, NH
- 11.6 miLovejoy Bridge ↗South Andover, ME
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?
39,140 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge in?
The boundary crosses New Hampshire and Maine.
Source: How states are assigned
How do I get to Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 44.759, -71.056. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
How dark is the night sky at Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 9 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge?
15 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Forest Lodge and Upton Grange No. 404 (Former).
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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