Pony Creek Park, Protected area and historical site in Iowa, US
Pony Creek Park spans 53 acres around an 83-acre lake, featuring woods, prairie lands, and archaeological sites in Mills County, Iowa.
The park contains two prehistoric Plains Indian earthen lodges, with the Davis Oriole Earthlodge Site receiving National Historic Landmark designation in 2012.
Archaeological excavations in 2009 revealed pottery fragments and construction details of Native American dwellings that existed in this location.
Visitors can participate in boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking activities while exploring the natural landscapes around Pony Creek Lake.
The earthen lodges at Pony Creek Park represent the only structures of their type preserved on public land in this region.
Location: Iowa
Elevation above the sea: 324 m
GPS coordinates: 41.07111,-95.78667
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:55
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