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The Boone County Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Boone County Landfill will be CLOSED Thursday, November 27 & will reopen Friday, November 28.

Mabaska means “swan” in Native American language and you may find a pair of Trumpeter Swans at this pond. Mabaska is 17 acres in size. Fishing and Hunting are prohibited in this area.

REFUGE-No Public Access. Do Not Enter. Authorized Personnel Only. 

Location

Located just west of Ames between Highway 30 and 230th Street (Lincoln Highway).

2200 230th St.
Ames, IA 50014

Map · Mabaska

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