Carbaugh Run Natural Area Explained

Carbaugh Run Natural Area is a 780acres 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. The area is rich in the mineral rhyolite, which has been used by Native Americans to make tools for more than 12,000 years. The area is a site of ongoing research by archeologists.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Michaux State Forest Wild and Natural Areas . 2024-07-05 . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources . en-US.
2. Book: Fergus, Charles . Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas . Stackpole Books . 2002 . Mechanicsburg, PA . 28-31.
3. Web site: Shulenberger . William E. . 2024-06-05 . A little-known local archaeological site . 2024-07-05 . The Shippensburg News-Chronicle . en.