Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

The 4,500-acre wetland includes tidal marshes, coves, creeks, and vegetated ridges across the northern section of Smith Island in Chesapeake Bay.

Glenn L. Martin donated 2,569 acres to establish this refuge in 1954, which has since expanded to 4,548 acres through additional acquisitions.

The Smith Island Cultural Center maintains an interpretive display about the refuge's role in preserving local wildlife and ecosystems.

While closed to public access, visitors can observe the refuge's diverse landscapes and wildlife through guided boat tours from nearby Crisfield.

The refuge maintains nesting towers for peregrine falcons, supporting their population recovery since the 1980s in the Chesapeake Bay region.

Location: Maryland

Inception: 1954

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/martin

GPS coordinates: 38.01900,-76.01830

Latest update: March 24, 2025 07:36