Hart-Miller Island State Park
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Hart-Miller Island State Park is a Script error: No such module "convert". public recreation area located at the mouth of Back River in Essex, Maryland. The state park consists of Hart-Miller Island, a man-made landfill linking two natural Chesapeake Bay islands, Hart and Miller, and also includes Hawk Cove and Pleasure Island.[1] The park is accessible only by boat.
History
The island comprising Hart and Miller with a total land surface of Script error: No such module "convert".—was acquired by the state in the late 1970s. A dike was built joining Hart and Miller islands into Hart Miller Island in 1983, and the subsequent containment area was filled with dredge material from Baltimore harbor and the Patapsco River over the next 20 years.[2][3]
Activities and amenities
The park features a Script error: No such module "convert". sandy beach, hiking trails, an observation tower, picnicking facilities, and sites for overnight camping. The north cell of the island's 1,100-acre surface area is closed; the south cell officially opened for public access in May 2016.[1]
References
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External links
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- Hart-Miller Island State Park Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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