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Germany Valley Karst Area

Germany Valley Karst Area
Germany Valley Karst Area

The Germany Valley Karst Area is one of the largest cove or intermountain karst areas in the country. The site is unique because all the ground water recharge and solution activities are linked with precipitation within the cove.

Location: Pendleton County, WV

Year designated: 1973

Acres: 8,198

Ownership: Federal, Private


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Last Updated: June 28, 2012