Carbaugh Run Natural Area
| Carbaugh Run Natural Area | |
|---|---|
An old sign at Carbaugh Run Natural Area, which has since been renamed | |
Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Adams County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Fayetteville |
| Coordinates | 39°53′24″N 77°26′51″W / 39.8899°N 77.4476°W |
| Area | 780 acres (320 ha) |
Carbaugh Run Natural Area is a 780-acre (320 ha) protected area in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Michaux State Forest.[1][2]
Description
The Natural Area was established to protect a Native American archeological site, and it is also a designated Reptile and Amphibian Protection Area.[1] The area is rich in the mineral rhyolite, which has been used by Native Americans to make tools for more than 12,000 years.[2] The area is a site of ongoing research by archeologists.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Michaux State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 28–31.
- ^ Shulenberger, William E. (June 5, 2024). "A little-known local archaeological site". The Shippensburg News-Chronicle. Retrieved July 5, 2024.