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Pilot Barrens

Cluster
State Line
Mining District
State Line
Access
Restricted
Condition
Intact

Description

Pilot Barrens is a remnant of a larger barrens complex that was once continuous up the valley of the Conowingo Creek to Rock Springs Barrens. Three good grassland openings remain here, which are regularly tended with prescribed fire by The Nature Conservancy.

Mining

A few feldspar quarries were worked in this area.

Visiting

Pilot Barrens is owned by the Nature Conservancy (Maryland chapter) and visits require their permission.