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WV 6. Cranesville Swamp Nature Sanctuary. Acreage: About 560. 



Location: Preston County, W. Va., and Garrett County, Md.; Sang Run 

 Quadrangle; 10 miles NNW of Oakland; reached via U.S. 219 to Swallow Falls 

 Rd., to Crainsville Rd. 



Description: A Registered Natural Landmark. An outstanding northern bog and 

 bog forest with tamarack, black spruce, and associated northern flora and fauna 

 at the southern limits of their range. 



References: Catalog of Natural Areas in Maryland. 1968. Maryland State 

 Planning Department. 



Encroachments: A powerline crosses the area. 



Ownership: A portion is owned by TNC. 



Data source: TNC; J. R. Goldsberry, Biologist, Maryland Department of Game 

 and Inland Fish, State Office Bldg., Annapolis, Md. 21401. 



Other knowledgeable persons: Dr. Earl L. Core, Department of Biology, West 

 Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va. 26505. 



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