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<br />. <br /> <br />.' <br /> <br />1209 <br /> <br />III. LAND CLASSIFICATION <br /> <br />The land classification system is based on the Administrative Policies <br />Handbook (NPS-2, 1975) and is applied as follows, identifying current <br />uses and management practices within the monument: <br /> <br />A. Natural Zo~e - The majority of monument lands (approximately 90%) is <br />classified and managed as a natural zone and the resources and processes <br />will remain unaltered by human activity. <br /> <br />1. Wilderness Subzone - The area identified as wilderness subzone <br />consists of 165,341 acres and represents approximately 80% of the <br />monument area. This area is proposed as a wilderness area and is <br />presently managed to protect its wilderne'ss values. An additional <br />10,274 acres are proposed as Potential Wilderness Additions. <br /> <br />2. Outstanding Natural Feature Subzone - Thl~ area is located at the <br />Quarry site and consists of the most significant paleontological <br />remains of the monument. It is therefore being managed as a <br />feature of intrinsic value and is provided for visitor access <br />without impairing its quality. <br /> <br />3. Natural Environment Subzone - There are several areas within the <br />monument that are managed to provide for environmentally compatible <br />recreational activities protective of these natural areas. <br /> <br />B. Special Use Zone - The activities that are managed within this zone <br />consist of private or state land inholdings which contain residences, out- <br />buildings, farmland and grazing operations. <br /> <br />The amount of area involved consists of approximately 6,231.76 acres and <br />they are primarily located at Rainbow Park, Island Park, and Zenobia Peak. <br /> <br />C. Development Zone - These zones represent areas within the monument <br />that have been developed to serve the needs of the monument management and <br />large numbers of visitors. There are approximately 915 acres involved and <br />they consist of the following areas: <br /> <br />Quarry Development <br />Split Mountain Campground <br />Gates of Lodore <br />Headquarters Area <br />Echo Park <br />Deer Lodge Park <br />Green River Campground <br /> <br />105 acres <br />45 acres <br />40 acres <br />450 acres <br />140 acres <br />90 acres <br />45 acres <br /> <br />The major developed areas are the Quarry development, which accommodates <br />a visitor center, residences and maintenance facilities; and the headquarters <br />area, which accommodates the administrative offices, residences and <br />maintenance facilities. <br /> <br />SFM-3 <br />