Near Hartford in Lyon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Welcome to Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2012
1. Welcome to Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Marker
Preserving a Haven for Wildlife
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers John Redmond Reservoir flood control project. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managers 18,463 acres upstream of the reservoir, most of which are in the floodplain of the Neosho River. Refuge habitats, consisting of prairie grasslands, bottomland hardwood timber, wetlands, and cropland are managed to provide food and habitat for migratory birds and resident wildlife.
The Refuge is an important resting area for waterfowl migrating through Kansas. Thousands of mallards, blue-winged teal, Canada geese, and snow geese can be seen on the Refuge during their spring and fall migrations. The Refuge also provides valuable habitat for shorebirds, bald eagles, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, bobcats, white-tailed deer, and many species of warblers.
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Erected by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 38° 20.577′ N, 95° 57.055′ W. Marker is near Hartford, Kansas, in Lyon County. Marker is on
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tallgrass Prairie (here, next to this marker); Managing Moist Soil Areas (here, next to this marker); All Veterans Tribute (approx. 2.2 miles away); Hartford Collegiate Institute (approx. 2˝ miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 7.1 miles away); City of Lebo (approx. 7.1 miles away).
Also see . . . Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge, Kansas. (Submitted on March 18, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, undated
2. Map on Welcome to Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2012
3. Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Information Kiosk
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 10, 2012
4. Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Sign and Kiosk
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
