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<br />UN1.STATES DEPARTMD-;T OF AGRICULTU.
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<br />2380 Landscape ~Ianagement
<br />2510 liatershed Surveys and P,ans
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<br />August 5, 1977
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<br />Elk liild and Scenic River Study
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<br />TO:
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<br />Tom Lonberger through Forest Staff Officer-Les
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<br />As requested, a field trip was made June 21-24 for the purpose
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<br />of making an initial determination of eligibility fo the Elk
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<br />River as a liild and Scenic River System.
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<br />In determining what outstanding remarkable values the Elk River
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<br />and its Forks have as to scenic eligibility, the following criteria
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<br />1. Variety-Must be distinctive to the character type of the J" 0- rr "":c "
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<br />surrounding area, Features of landform, vegetative patterns,
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<br />water forms and rock formations are unusual
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<br />Distinctive characteristics are:
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<br />or outstanding.
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<br />Landform - Over 60 percent slopes which are dissected,
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<br />unevern, sharp exposed ridges or large dominant features.
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<br />b. Rock Form - Features stand out on landform. Unusal or
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<br />outstandin5 avalanche chutes, talus slopes, outcrops, etc.
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<br />in size, shape and lucation.
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<br />c, Vegetation - High degree of patterns in vegetation, Large
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<br />old-grO\;th timber, Unusual or outstanding diversity in
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<br />plant species.
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<br />d. Water Forms, Lakes - 50 acres aT larger a'' those smaller
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<br />tllat are otherwise distiJlcti,re or llnusual.
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