Cayuta Lake

Description The entire Cayuta Lake aquatic system, including its surrounding wetlands, is relatively pristine and noted for the presence of rare species and high biodiversity. The Allen Preserve, which begins on a hill above Cayuta Lake, includes meadow, upland forest, swamp forest, and wetland shrub thicket as you approach the inlet to Cayuta Lake.   Read More... On Cayuta's Vegetation and Geology

Location From Cornell, go across Ithaca and the Cayuga Inlet to Route 79 west. Take Route 79 to Mecklenburg (about 11 miles). At the intersection with Route 228, turn left (but not a sharp left) and take Route 228 south. In 5.5 miles, turn left on Cayutaville Road. The preserve is 0.7 mile further, near the road's crest on the right side. A narrow road into the property begins near the southeast corner of the field and leads to a peninsula extending into the wetland. How to reach specific areas at Cayuta View Full Size Location Map

Maps

Overview Boundary, Parking, Structures, Contour Lines, Streams and Wetlands. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Aerial Photo Boundary, Color aerial photo (1995) and site photos. Download Printable PDF Version of Map
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Biological Attributes

Vegetation Communities A list and description of vegetation communities found within the site.

Plant Species Please contact the Natural Areas Director at 607-255-9638 for a complete list of plant species identified within the site.

Property History and Gift Acknowledgement James W. and Helene D. Allen Wetland Preserve (95 acres) given by Captain James Allen in 1995. An addition to the preserve on the south side of the inlet to Cayuta Lake is proposed. The wetland preserve on Cayuta Lake has been visited by Cornell classes for years, primarily because it is a good study site for aquatic organisms.