Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area
| Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA |
| Nearest city | Heavener, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 34°46′00″N 94°42′00″W / 34.76667°N 94.7°WCoordinates: 34°46′00″N 94°42′00″W / 34.76667°N 94.7°W |
| Area | 44,051 acres (178.27 km2) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Indian Nations National Scenic and Wildlife Area is a federally designated National Scenic Area within Ouachita National Forest to the south of Heavener, Oklahoma, USA. The 44,051-acre (17,827 ha) scenic area is administered by the U.S. Forest Service. The scenic area includes the Homer L. Johnson Wildlife Management Area. 15-acre (6.1 ha) Cedar Lake is included within the scenic area.[1]
The National Scenic Area was established by Public Law 100-499, known as the "Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and Wilderness Area Act", designating the area as the Indian Nations National Scenic and Wildlife Area Area in 1988,[2]
References
- ↑ "Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area". U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Public Law 100-499". October 18, 1988. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
External links
- Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area at Ouachita National Forest