Hematite Lake EarthCache
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Hematite Lake, located near the Nature Station, is on Long Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky and is used for recreation purposes. The trail is an easy 2.2 mile walk around Hematite Lake offering a chance to see migratory waterfowl other wildlife.
Hematite Lake Dam is of earthen construction. Its height is 13 feet with a length of 1100 feet. Maximum discharge is 3000 cubic feet per second. Normal storage is 331 acre feet. It drains an area of 4.6 square miles.
Hematite Lake has been been there since 1935. It has a normal surface area of 94.6 acres. It is owned by U.S Forest Service.
Geology is seldom mentioned in the context of wetland studies, yet geology plays a critical role in understanding wetland dynamics. Wetlands are places that are regularly inundated or saturated, causing the growth of plants that are specifically adapted to living in wet conditions and the development of characteristic soil features. Wetlands are important because they create products and perform functions for man. Our richest modern soils originally formed in wetlands that were drained for farming. Valuable resources such as coal and peat are mined from the deposits of ancient and existing wetlands. Existing wetlands perform many economically and ecologically important functions, such as storing floodwaters, removing sediment and chemicals from surface water, replenishing groundwater, maintaining low flows in streams, providing wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities, and many others.
The town of Hematite, Ky. and the surrounding area also played a center role in the iron industry during the early 19th century in the United States.
FTF CONGRATS goes to jungleboy 213.
TO SUCCESSFULLY LOG THIS EARTHCACHE:
A) Email me the answer to the three questions below:
(1) What is hematite?
(2) Throughout the Hematite area, you'll notice blue rocks. What is the name of this "stone"?
(3) Wetlands come in several forms, bogs, marshes, wet meadows, and swamps. Which type of wetland exists at Hematite Lake?
(4) What structure is located in the water and on the boardwalk at N36°53.567 W088°03.267?
B) Optional: This is worth the view - hike the northern trail to the overlook viewing area and upload a picture of yourself and GPS with the lake in the background.
Remember, ARTIFACTS are for the enjoyment of all Hematite Lake visitors and should not be taken from the park.
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lbh zhfg uvxr gb A36°53.567 J088°03.267