Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315

The Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315 are Pennsylvania State Game Lands in Berks County in Pennsylvania in the United States providing hunting, bird watching, and other activities.

Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315
Map showing the location of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315
Map showing the location of Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315
Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315
LocationBerks County
Nearest townBally
Coordinates40°26′24″N 75°41′10″W / 40.44000°N 75.68611°W / 40.44000; -75.68611
40°24′29″N 75°36′47″W / 40.40806°N 75.61306°W / 40.40806; -75.61306
40°25′39″N 75°36′14″W / 40.42750°N 75.60389°W / 40.42750; -75.60389
40°25′35″N 75°46′10″W / 40.42639°N 75.76944°W / 40.42639; -75.76944
Area324 acres (131 ha)
Elevation900 feet (270 m)
Max. elevation1,000 feet (300 m)
Min. elevation520 feet (160 m)
OwnerPennsylvania Game Commission
WebsitePennsylvania State Game Lands

Geography

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SGL 315 consists of four parcels well separated, located in District, Hereford, Rockland, and Washington Townships in Berks County. The two parcels located farthest apart are separated by approximately 11 miles (18 km). The western parcel is drained by Bieber Creek, the northern parcel is drained by Pine Creek, both tributaries of Manatawny Creek. The remaining two parcels, to the east, are drained by the west branch Perkiomen Creek. All are part of the Schuylkill River watershed, part of the Delaware River watershed. Elevations range from 520 feet (160 m) to about 1,000 feet (300 m). Other nearby protected areas include Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 182 and Green Lane Park. Nearby communities include the borough of Bally, and populated places Boyers Junction, Dale, Dryville, Five Points, Fredericksville, Harlem, Henningsville, Huffs Church, Landis Store, Lobachsville, Lyons, New Jerusalem, Oley Furnace, Pilgerts, Pikeville, Pine Waters, Rittenhouse Gap, Sally Ann, Seisholtzville and Stony Point. Pennsylvania Route 12 passes to the north of the western parcel of SGL 315, Pennsylvania Route 100 passes to the southeast of the two eastern parcels.[1][2]

Statistics

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SGL 315 consists of four well separated parcels. It consists of 324 acres (131 ha) in one parcel, elevations range from 520 feet (160 m) to 1,000 feet (300 m).[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/advanced-viewer/ The National Map, retrieved 2 November 2018
  2. ^ Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 315, retrieved 2 November 2018