Galmamot Pond

Located at the entrance of Namsanbong along the road leading to Seongsan from Seongeup-ri intersection, this pond is administratively part of Sinpung-ri but belongs to the village of Seongeup-ri due to its proximity. According to feng shui lore, its name "Galmamot" originates from the sight of a thirsty horse drinking its fill, or from its historical use as a watering hole for horses and cattle. This natural pond is renowned for never running dry, even during severe droughts. A small central pool is encircled by a stone wall and features a "mulpangdol" (a stone used for drawing water), a remnant of its time as a primary drinking water source. Water is believed to flow into the pond via a channel from the crater of Namsanbong, supplemented by an artificial drainage system installed beneath the roadside. While a small portion (approximately 60㎡) was reclaimed for agricultural use, the pond remains a vibrant ecosystem. The central pool hosts colonies of *Nymphoides peltata* (water nymph), a protected species designated by the Ministry of Environment, while the edges are dominated by *Eleocharis* (spikerush). The diverse vegetation can be categorized into distinct communities of *Eleocharis*, *Sagittaria*, *Nymphoides*, and *Nymphoides peltata*, with shallower edges supporting species like *Alisma*, *Scirpus*, and *Ludwigia*.