Troy Meadows

Troy Meadows
LocationMorris County, New Jersey
Nearest cityParsippany
Coordinates40°50′46″N 74°22′45″W / 40.84603°N 74.37928°W / 40.84603; -74.37928
Area3,100 acres (1,300 ha)
Designated1967

Troy Meadows is a 3,100-acre (1,300 ha) nature preserve in Parsippany, Morris County, New Jersey. Along with the Great Swamp, it is one of the remnants of Glacial Lake Passaic. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1967. It is the largest freshwater marsh in New Jersey, the Whippany River goes through the swamp before connecting with the Rockaway River. It is part of the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.

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