Record #:

3828

Author(s):

Bashista, Adrienne Ehlert

Abstract:

Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County is the state's largest freshwater lake. Over the years many unsuccessful attempts have been made to drain it for other uses. In 1934, the federal government created the Mattamuskeet Migratory Bird Refuge.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 66 Issue 4, Sept 1998, p54-61, il

Subject(s):

Lake Mattamuskeet; Lakes--Hyde County; Birds, Protection of--Hyde County