Dismal Swamp, Protected area in New Jersey, United States.
The Dismal Swamp stretches across 650 acres of wetland ecosystem within Edison, South Plainfield, and Metuchen, supporting numerous wildlife species throughout its territory.
Archaeological discoveries in the swamp include stone axes, spear heads, and arrow points, indicating substantial prehistoric human presence in this New Jersey wetland.
The Lenape indigenous people named this wetland Maniquescake, establishing a deep connection to the land before European settlement began in the region.
The Middlesex Greenway provides access to sections of the swamp, where visitors can observe 165 different bird species and explore the natural environment.
The Triple C Ranch within Dismal Swamp functions as the Edison Wetlands Association headquarters and remains one of northern Middlesex County's last operating farms.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.54740,-74.37450
Latest update: April 14, 2025 02:09
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