Description

This natural area is a small but remarkably intact example of the oak-hickory forests common in the area. This old-growth forest is typical of stands found on the west-facing slopes along Cayuga Lake.

Location

This site in Cayuga Heights is only 1.5 miles from Cornell and is an easy walk from campus. Follow Thurston Avenue west to Stewart Avenue. Turn right on Stewart Avenue (becomes Cayuga Heights Road in the Village of Cayuga Heights). In 0.5 mile, turn left on Devon Road. The northeast edge of the Newman Preserve is at the intersection of Devon Road with Renwick Drive and Sunset Drive. Park on the roadside. Follow the well-worn foot trail through the preserve. The trail ends at the bottom of the slope at Remington Road and Renwick Heights Place, near Boynton Middle School.

Maps

Overview

Boundary, Parking, Structures, Contour Lines, Streams and Wetlands. Download Printable PDF Version of Map

  Soils

Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Soil Survey Data (1965). Download Printable PDF Version of Map

  Aerial Photo

Boundary, Color aerial photo (1995) and site photos. Download Printable PDF Version of Map

 Geology   

Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Bedrock and Surface Materials. Download Printable PDF Version of Map