Much of this land at one point in time was cleared, which we can see today from the abundance of young trees. Native Americans used a “swidden” method, otherwise referred to as “slashing and burning”. This was a very effective method, and left most land clear for European settlers’ cash crop, Tobacco. The wetlands along the nearby Patuxent river provided water for life and plenty of fertile land.
Property and caches managed by Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary; all caches <10m from trail. Park Hours: Mon-Sun, 9AM-5PM