Buchanan State Forest, Protected forest in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US.
Buchanan State Forest extends across 71,683 acres of mixed oak woodlands, featuring white pine, dogwood, and mountain laurel throughout three Pennsylvania counties.
The forest formation began in 1895 when Dr. Joseph Rothrock initiated land purchases for forest reservations following extensive deforestation by lumber companies.
The forest contains remnants of Forbes Road, constructed during the French and Indian War, which now serves as a recreational trail system.
Multiple tracts of Commonwealth-owned forest lands are managed by the Bureau of Forestry for water protection, recreation, and sustainable timber production.
A sandstone aqueduct from the 1880s, measuring 199 feet long, stands within the forest as evidence of an incomplete railroad construction project.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.83190,-78.54830
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:15
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