Millgrove Access Wildlife Area

Located 4 miles
northwest of New Sharon, this 420 acre tract of diverse habitat
contains one of the few remaining segments of the North Skunk River
that is unchannelized. Oxbows, marshy floodplain, and lowland
timber are only part of this natural area. The southern portion of
this area contains upland timber, predominately oak and hickory.
Several acres of native prairie grass have been established, as well
as, a five acre shelterbelt. Millgrove Access Wildlife Area
features a restored historic bridge, originally built in 1879, that
crosses the North Skunk River which is used as a hiking bridge
today. This area was frequented by Indian tribes and later became
the site of the first mill in Poweshiek County.


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on this link for an aerial view.