Kalverpolder, Protected polder in Zaanstad, Netherlands
The Kalverpolder spans 170 hectares of peat meadows in northern Zaandam, bordered by the Zaan river and neighboring settlements of Haaldersbroek and 't Kalf.
The land transformation began in the 11th century when drainage ditches were dug into the Hollandveen peat area, with the Kalverringdijk completion in 1638 establishing formal polder status.
The Laarzenpad pathway divides different regions of the polder, reflecting historical administrative boundaries and traditional land management practices of the area.
Three water management sluices regulated water levels until 1764, when modern pumping systems gradually replaced the original windmill-based drainage method.
The polder forms part of the Natura 2000 protected area network, maintaining rare flora and fauna species within its extensive network of waterways and meadows.
Location: Zaanstad
Part of: Wormer- en Jisperveld & Kalverpolder
GPS coordinates: 52.47694,4.82750
Latest update: March 25, 2025 22:00
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