Eleven percent of the roads in Harford County are classified as dirt or gravel (unpaved). The county refers to these as 'earth' roads.
This cache is a continuation of a series on unpaved roads. See GCA82N9. The caches can be done in any order, but if #7 ( Walters Mill) is done last, the final is not far away. It is located on a dirt road. You will be looking for a series of caches which will lead you to the FINAL. As you locate each cache, you will find a code on the log.
The final N39 37.1BC W76 21.X1Z
Cache Description:
Harmony Church Road is located North of Level Road (155) in eastern central Harford County. The road extends from Route 136 to Route 161. The unpaved section extends from 136 along Deer Creek and ends at Nobles Mill Road. It is mostly flat with small hills at the eastern end.
The Deer Creek Harmony Presbyterian Church is located at the intersection of Harmony Road and Route 161. On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, the church held its last service. There were only 20 members- ages 85 and older.
Also, recent structural problems turned up areas of mold. There is money set aside for perpetual care of the cemetery.
The Churchville Test Area is located on Route 136 and Harmony Church Road. It consists of 11 miles of interconnected roads and test courses located on 250 acres. It is a US Army facility of Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The test track provides a variety of steep natural grade and tight turns designed to stress engine drivetrains and suspensions for Army vehicles such as the M1 Abrams tanks and M2 Bradley fighting vehicles.
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