Axe Factory

County Township Year Acreage Type Conservation Values
County: Clinton Township: Lamar, Porter & Bald Eagle Year: 2000 Acreage: 574.50 Type: Easement Conservation Values:
  • Adjacent to Other Conserved Land
  • Comprehensive or Open Space/Greenway Plan
  • In the Public's View
  • Special Scenic Quality
  • Water Resource Protection

This property, adjacent to State Game Lands, contains the headwaters of Axe Factory Run and most of the watershed of Axe Factory Run. Axe Factory Run is a tributary to Fishing Creek, a high-quality, cold water fishery. In addition to its natural resource values, the property is also highly visible to the public. The property is located within the viewshed of people traveling Routes 64 and 220.

Conservation of this property is also in accordance with the Lamar Township Comprehensive Plan and the Clinton County Comprehensive Plan.