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Morrisons Cove (also referred to as ''Morrison Cove'' or ''Morrison's Cove''), is an eroded anticlinal valley in Blair and Bedford counties of central Pennsylvania, United States, extending from Evitts Mountain near New Enterprise, north to the Frankstown Branch Juniata River at Williamsburg. The width of the valley varies from between Tussey Mountain on the east to the chain of Dunning, Loop and Lock Mountains on the west. Almost entirely enclosed by these mountains, the only openings in the cove are at Loysburg Gap in the south, McKee Gap in the west, and at Williamsburg to the north. The floor of the valley is mostly level, with many large fertile farm fields. The southern end of the valley drains to the Raystown Branch Juniata River via Yellow Creek through Loysburg Gap, and the northern end drains to the Frankstown Branch, via Clover Creek. There are 4 boroughs located in Morrisons Cove and they are: *Roaring Spring *Martinsburg *Williamsburg *Woodbury There are 7 Townships located in Morrisons Cove and they are the following: *South Woodbury Township, Bedford County *Woodbury Township, Bedford County *Bloomfield Township, Bedford County *Taylor Township, Blair County *North Woodbury Township, Blair County *Huston Township, Blair County *Woodbury Township, Blair County Although on the other side of Dunning Mountain, Claysburg could be included in this list because of the shared culture and customs of the area. () Altoona–Blair County Airport and Cove Valley Airport are located in Morrisons Cove. Pennsylvania Route 36 is the main north/south route through the valley from Loysburg Gap to McKee Gap. Pennsylvania Route 866 branches off PA-36 at Woodbury to Martinsburg. == History == Morrisons Cove is often mentioned as a landmark in early wills and records of importance. Wills Creek Valley and Friend's Cove are also in this section of the state, and were well known to the early settlers.〔()〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Morrisons Cove」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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