1. The Monsanto Tract

Date of Purchase: September 13, 1994

Location: Marshall County; Township 7S, Range 4E, parts of Sections 10, 15, 21 & 22

Acreage: 209.08 Acres

The Monsanto Tract was acquired with the assistance of the Nature Conservancy as a gift from the Monsanto Corporation for the explicit purpose of enhancing Guntersville State Park for the public and to provide habitat for bald eagles.

The Monsanto Tract visible from the park campground, is a good spot to watch for eagles during the peak winter months. Because of the eagles, visitation through the tract is strongly discouraged during winter months and absolutely no hunting is allowed at any time. Spring, Summer and Fall are good times to fish along the shores, explore the trail-less woods and study the diverse flora and fauna. A good pair of high-lace walking boots and a walking stick are a good idea and you might want to bring lunch, water, binoculars and a good camera.

The tract can be accessed by boat to the shoreline or from a public boat ramp along the south end of the Section 15 boundary line. There are no developed bathroom, food, water or trash disposal facilities provided. Please help to prevent any litter, traffic or parking problems on adjacent privately owned lands.