Prather's Neck Wildlife Management Area

Prather's Neck Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Washington County, Maryland. The majority of it lies on the southern tip of Prather's Neck, a peninsula of land formed by a meander of the Potomac River. A small portion reserved for archery hunting lies north of the main area.[2] The Prather's Neck Trail allows access to the area.[3]

Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Prather's Neck Wildlife Management Area
Oblique view looking north of Prather's Neck Wildlife Management Area
Map showing the location of Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Location within Maryland
Map showing the location of Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Powell Marsh Wildlife Area
Location within United States
LocationWashington County, Maryland
Nearest cityHagerstown, MD
Coordinates39°35′43″N 77°56′34″W / 39.59517181554317°N 77.94281619908536°W / 39.59517181554317; -77.94281619908536
Area215 acres (87 ha)
Established2007
Governing bodyMaryland Department of Natural Resources

References

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  1. ^ Protected Area Profile for Prathers Neck Heritage Conservation Archived April 10, 2024, at the Wayback Machine from the World Database on Protected Areas. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "Prather's Neck Map". Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Prather's Neck Trail". AllTrails. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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