Plummers Island, River island in Montgomery County, Maryland, US.
The 12-acre Plummers Island sits between Little Falls and Great Falls in the Potomac River, forming a natural research location for scientists.
The Washington Biologists' Field Club established their presence on Plummers Island in 1901, purchasing the land seven years later for scientific studies.
Scientists have documented over 3,012 insect species across 253 families on this island, creating an extensive database of biological information.
The island remains accessible only by boat, maintaining its isolation and preservation as a natural research laboratory in the Potomac River.
The island contains 885 plant species, with 704 native and 181 naturalized varieties, documented through systematic botanical surveys.
Location: Maryland
GPS coordinates: 38.96940,-77.17640
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:50
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