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AR 2. Grassy Lake. Acreage: More than 3000. 



Location: Hempstead County; McNah and Red Bluff quadrangles; 5 miles NW 

 of Fulton; reached via Rt. 355. 



Description: A virgin cypress swamp with water surface estimated to be about 

 3000 acres. The lake harbors a native population of alligators, various water- 

 fowl, and many other forms of aquatic fauna and flora. 



References: A survey of Arkansas game. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. 

 1955. 



Encroachments: Flood control projects have reduced the frequency of 

 backwater flooding by turbid waters, thereby allowing the encroachment of un- 

 desirable aquatic vegetation. 



Ownership: Grassy Lake Hunting Club 



Data source: Harold E. Alexander, Arkansas Planning Commission, Little Rock, 

 Ark. 72200; Ernest E. Parks, 409 Merchants Bank Building, Little Rock, Ark. 

 72200. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Mr. Andrew H. Hulsey, Assistant Director, Ar- 

 kansas Game and Fish Commission, Little Rock, Ark. 72200; Mr. Paul Cotce, 

 Box 36, Blevins, Ark. 71825; Mr. Raymond Martin, Centerton Fish Hatchery, 

 Rogers, Ark. 72756; Mr. Roland Brown, Southern State College, Magnolia, Ark. 



71753. 



