American Legion and Peoples State Forests Maps
Barkhamsted, CT
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American Legion Located in the Pleasant Valley section of Barkhamsted, the initial 213 acres of this forest were a gift from the American Legion in 1927 to provide citizens an example of proper forest management as observed by U.S. soldiers throughout Europe during World War I. The West Branch of the Farmington River, designated as a Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service, is the center point of river-based recreational activities including trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing. Rugged terrain with steep, rocky hillsides typifies the remainder of the forest. The Henry Buck T
Coordinates
: 41.925, -72.999Area
: 3,900 acres (15.78 km²)Official Link
: American Legion and Peoples State Forests