| Lake Mattamuskeet |
| Location |
North Carolina |
| Basin countries |
United States |
| Max. length |
18 mi (29 km) |
| Max. width |
7 mi (11 km) |
| Average depth |
2-3 ft |
Lake Mattamuskeet is the largest natural lake in North Carolina. It is a shallow coastal lake, averaging 2-3 feet in depth, and stretches 18 miles (29 km) long and 7 miles (11 km) wide. Lake Mattamuskeet lies on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula.
Lake Mattamuskeet is the location of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge as well as surrounding public and private lands in eastern North Carolina are a major wintering site for waterfowl including ducks like northern pintail and green-wing teal, geese like Canada geese and Tundra swans.
New Holland
New Holland is an densly populated community in Hyde County, North Carolina, located along the southern shore of Lake Mattamuskeet.[1] In 1911, three investors envisioned the task of draining Lake Mattamuskeet to create more farmlands in the area. The investors created a nearby community,[2] which was named New Holland, after the similar water projects of Holland. The drainage project was eventually canceled.[3]
References
- ^ ePodunk. "New Holland, North Carolina Community Profile". Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
- ^ Mattamuskeet Lodge (2004). "Lake Mattamuskeet". Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
- ^ Greater Hyde County Chamber of Commerce (2004). "Lake Mattamuskeet". Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
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