Plot overlooks broad floodplain that was cleared. Across river in Md is bottom developed for agriculture, transportation etc. Ballistic Factory onsite downstream.;Steep, rocky spur ridge on limestone lithology overlooking a broad floodplain. Bedrock outcrop along ridge-spine creates a narrow SW facing opening which supports a patch of side-oats grama. Just back from outcrop are sprawling stunted chinquapin oak and juniper.
Representativeness
Small patch of Bouteloua curtipendula on ridge spine. Includes ledge and dipslope on opposite aspects of steep spine.