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MINIMUM CRITERIA DETERMINATION CHECKLIST
The following questions provide direction in determining when the Department is
required to prepare environmental documents for state -funded construction and
maintenance activities. Answer questions for Parts A through C by checking either "Yes"
or "No". Complete Part D of the checklist when Minimum Criteria Rule categories 98,
912(i), or 915 are used.
TIP Project No.:
State Project No.: 17BP.14.R.155
Project Location: Bridge No. 231 on SR 1001 (Ellijay Road) over North Prong Ellijay
Creek in Macon County, North Carolina.
Project Description: Replace Bridge No. 231 with a 33' W x 70' L x 24" D cored slab
structure on existing location near Franklin, North Carolina. The project will utilize an
onsite detour during construction.
Anticipated Permit or Consultation Requirements:
U.S. Army Corp of Engineer - Regional General Permit 50
N.C. Division of Water Resources - 401 Certification.
1. Outside river corridor = Yes.
2. Below impact threshold for applicable RGP = No. RGP.
3. Tree clearing = Yes. [Poplar, Maple, Black Walnut, Hickory]
Winter Tree Clearing Moratorium — October 16th — March 31St
4. Trout watershed = Yes (follow moratorium unless verification NCWRC letter
states no).
5. NLEB HUC = Range -Wide PBO iPAC.
Special Project Information:
The bridge and surrounding area were surveyed on 9.1.2021 and 5.16.2023 and no listed
species were observed. There are no records for listed species records within 1 mile of
the bridge and the bridge is too low to support bat roosting (lack of bat roosting will be
confirmed before construction). Tree clearing will occur from October 16th to March 31st
to protect possible Indiana Bat roosting habitat.
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PART A: MINIMUM CRITERIA
YES NO
Item 1 to be completed by the Engineer.
1. Is the proposed project listed as a type and class of activity allowed under X
the Minimum Criteria Rule in which environmental documentation is not
required?
If the answer to number 1 is "no", then the project does not qualify as a
minimum criteria project. A state environmental assessment is required.
If yes, under which category? (9) Reconstruction of existing crossroad or
railroad separations and existing stream crossings,
including, but not limited to pipes, culverts, and
bridges.
If either category 98, #12(i) or #15 is used complete Part D of this checklist.
PART B: MINIMUM CRITERIA EXCEPTIONS
Items 2 — 4 to be completed by thn inee
2_ Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse air quality
impacts?
3. Will the proposed activity have secondary impacts or cumulative impacts
that may result in a significant adverse impact to human health or the
environment?
4. Is the proposed activity of such an unusual nature or does the proposed
activity have such widespread implications, that an uncommon concern
for its environmental effects has been expressed to the Department?
Item 5-8 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer:
5. Does the proposed activity have a significant adverse effect on wetlands;
surface waters such as rivers, streams, and estuaries; parklands; prime or
unique agricultural lands; or areas of recognized scenic, recreational,
archaeological, or historical value?
6. Will the proposed activity endanger the existence of a species on the
Department of Interior's threatened and endangered species list?
7. Could the proposed activity cause significant changes in land use
concentrations that would be expected to create adverse water quality or
ground water impacts?
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YES NO
8. Is the proposed activity expected to have a significant adverse effect on
long-term recreational benefits or shellfish, finfish, wildlife, or their
natural habitats
If any questions 2 through 8 are answered "yes", the proposed project may not qualify as a
Minimum Criteria project. A state environmental assessment (EA) may be required. For
assistance, contact:
Manager, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch
P. O. Box 25201
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 733 —3141
Fax: [phone]
PART C: COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Items 9-12 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer. —
YES NO
9. Is a federally protected threatened or endangered species, or its
habitat, likely to be impacted by the proposed action?
10. Does the action require the placement of temporary or permanent
fill in waters of the United States? RGP 50 & 401 Certification
11. Does the project require the placement of a significant amount of
fill in high quality or relatively rare wetland ecosystems, such as
mountain bogs or pine savannahs?
12. Is the proposed action located in an Area of Environmental
Concern, as defined in the coastal Area Management Act?
Items 13 —15 to Vcompleted by the Engineer. M
13. Does the project require stream relocation or channel changes?
Cultural Resources
14. Will the project have an "effect" on a property or site listed on the
National Register of Historic Places?
15. Will the proposed action require acquisition of additional right of
way from publicly owned parkland or recreational areas?
Questions in Part "C" are designed to assist the Engineer and the Division Environmental
Officer in determining whether a permit or consultation with a state or federal resource
agency may be required. If any questions in Part "C" are answered "yes", follow the
appropriate permitting procedures prior to beginning project construction.
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PART D: (To be completed when either category #8, #120), or #15 of the rules are
used.
Items 16- 22 to be completed by Division Environmental Officer.
16. Project length:
17. Right of Way width:
18. Project completion date:
19. Total acres of newly disturbed ground
surface:
20. Total acres of wetland impacts:
21. Total linear feet of stream impacts:
22. Project purpose:
If Part D of the checklist is completed, send a copy of the entire checklist document to:
Don G. Lee
State Roadside Environmental Engineer
Mail Service Center 1557
Raleigh, NC 27699-1557
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
DocuSigned by:
r 08/14/2023
Reviewed by: q�B01EC543F__ Date:
Zach Shuler, P.E.
NCDOT Division 14
Bridge Program Manager
DocuSigned b .
08/11/2023
Date:
Patrick J. Bree ove
NCDOT Division 14
Division PDEA Engineer
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Macon County, North Carolina
Replace Bridge 231 (17BP.14.R.155)
on SR 1001 (Ellijay Road) over North Prong Ellijay Creek
Franklin, North Carolina
• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Regional General Permit (RGP) 50 will be
required and N.C. Division of Water Resources 401 Certification. A trout
moratorium may be applied to the permits at the request of N.0 Wildlife
Resource Commission.
• Project will adhere to NCDOT best management practices. Avoidance of
erosion and sedimentation into North Prong Ellijay Creek and downstream
habitats.
• Trees will be cleared from October 16t" — March 31st to avoid potential
roosting by Indiana Bats.
• No night work will occur on the proposed project.
• No temporary or permanent lighting.
• No blasting will occur on the proposed project.
• Bridge structure will be inspected 14 days prior to demolition to ensure
absence of bats.

Project Tracking No.:
16-02-0116
o NO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
This form only pertains to ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES for this project. It is not
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0 ,1 valid for Historic Architecture and Landscapes. You must consult separately with the
Historic Architecture and Landscapes Group.
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No: NA County: Macon
WBSNo: 17BP.14.R.155 Document: Minimum Criteria
F.A. No: na Funding: ® State ❑ Federal
Federal Permit Required? ® Yes ❑ No Permit Type: NWP 3 or 14 and TVA
Project Description:
The project calls for the replacement of Bridge No. 231 on SR 1001 (Ellijay Road) over North Prong
Ellijay Creek in Macon County. The archaeological Area of Potential Effects (APE) for the project is
defined as a 600 foot (182.88 m) long corridor running 300 feet (91.44 m) northeast and 300 feet
southwest along Ellijay Road from the center of the bridge. The corridor is approximately 150 feet
(45.72 m) wide extending 75 feet (22.86 m) on either side of the road from its present center.
SUMMARY OF CULTURAL RESOURCES REVIEW
Brief description of review activities, results of review, and conclusions:
Bridge No. 231 is located east of Franklin in Macon County, North Carolina. The project area is plotted
near the eastern edge of the Corbin Knob USGS 7.5' topographic quadrangle (Figure 1).
A map review and site file search was conducted at the Office of State Archaeology (OSA) on February
22, 2016. No previously recorded archaeological sites have been identified within or adjacent to the APE,
but one site (31MA686) is within a mile of the bridge. According to the North Carolina State Historic
Preservation Office online data base (HPOWEB 2016), there are no known historic architectural
resources within the APE that may yield intact archaeological deposits. Topographic maps, USDA soil
survey maps, aerial photographs (NC One Map), historic maps (North Carolina maps website), and
Google Street View application were examined for information on environmental and cultural variables
that may have contributed to prehistoric or historic settlement within the project limits and to assess the
level of ground disturbance.
Bridge 231 and Ellijay Road cross the North Prong Ellijay Creek from the northeast to the southwest.
The creek drains south and east and joins with the South Prong Ellijay Creek. These waterways are part
of the Little Tennessee drainage basin. The project area consists of a narrow drainageway with steep
hillsides to either side (Figure 2). The creek runs alongside the road in the northeast and southwest
quadrants. The area is forested with ground disturbance limited to the road cut.
According to the USDA soil survey, the APE is primarily made up of three soil types (see Figure 2). The
Cullasaja-Tuckasegee complex (CuD) runs alongside the drinageway, while the Evard-Cowee complex
(EvF) and the Plott fine sandy loam (PwF) are found on the adjacent hillsides. Although well drained,
these soils are steep. The Cullasaja-Tuckasesgee complex has a slope of 15 to 30 percent, while the
Evard-Cowee complex and Plot series slope at 50 to 95 percent. Slope of 15 percent or more is not
typically tested, since it is unusual for significant sites to be encountered on these landforms.
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A review of the site files shows only one investigation in the general area. This work was carried out by
archaeologist with the US Forest Service for the Ellijay Soil and Water Project in 2006. This project
identified the only one prehistoric site (31MA686) within a mile of the bridge. The site is located to the
south on a narrow floodplain. Due to the steep terrain within the current project area, it is very unlikely
for any additional sites to be present within the APE.
A historic map review was also conducted. The 1907 USGS Cowee topographic map is one of the first in
which an approximate location for the project area can be determined (Figure 3). This map identifies the
North Prong Ellijay Creek as Knights Creek. It shows an early alignment for Ellijay Road with the road
crossing the creek at or near the current bridge location. The nearest structure is to the south of the
crossing and well away from the project area. The circa 1910s US Post Office map illustrates a similar
picture (Figure 4). However, the 1933 Soil Map for Macon County plots a new structure just northwest of
the crossing (Figure 5). No evidence for this new structure could be found on Google Street View or
aerial images as steep slope covers the entire project area. It is very probable that this structure was
situated outside of the APE. As a result, it appears unlikely that any remains of significant historic
structures will be encountered within the APE.
Brief Explanation of why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predicting
that there are no unidentified historic properties in the APE:
The defined archaeological APE for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 231 in Macon County is
unlikely to impact intact and significant archaeological deposits. This is due to steep hillsides with slope
of 15 percent or more within the APE. As long as impacts to the subsurface occur within the defined
APE, no further archaeological work is recommended for the proposed replacement of Bridge No. 231. If
work should affect subsurface areas beyond the defined APE, further archaeological consultation might
be necessary.
Also, this state funded project requires a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) 26(a) permit. A copy of this
form is being provided to TVA for their use in their Section 106 compliance including Tribal
consultations as appropriate. Copies of this form are also being provided to The Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians, The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, and The United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee
Indians.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
See attached: ® Map(s) ❑ Previous Survey Info
❑ Photocopy of County Survey Notes
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
NO ARCHAEOLOGYSURVEYREQUIRED
C. Damon Jones
NCDOT ARCHAEOLOGIST
❑ Photos El Correspondence
Other: images of historic maps
3/2/16
Date
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„ NO SURVEY REQUIRED FORM
' This form only pertains to Historic Architecture and Landscapes for this project. It
is not valid for Archaeological Resources. You must consult separately with the
Archaeology Group.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project No:
County:
Macon
WBS No.:
17BP.14.R.155
Document
Type. -
PCE
Fed. Aid No:
Funding:
® State ❑ Federal
Federal
Permits :
® Yes ❑ No
Permit
Type(s):
NWP 3 or 14 & TVA
Proiect Description:
Replace Bridge No. 231 on SR 1001 (Ellijay Rd) over North Prong of Ellijay Creek.
SUMMARY OF HISTORIC ARCHICTECTURE AND LANDSCAPES REVIEW
Description of review activities, results, and conclusions:
Review of HPO quad maps, relevant background reports, historic designations roster, and
indexes was undertaken on March 15, 2016. Based on this review there are no NR, DE, LL, or
SL in the Area of Potential Effects (APE). The bridge itself, Macon County Bridge No. 231, built
in 1974, does not exemplify any distinctive engineering or aesthetic type and is not eligible for
the National Register of Historic Places. The Macon County online tax data reveal there are no
structures in the APE of this project. No survey is required.
Why the available information provides a reliable basis for reasonably predictinz that there
are no unidentified simnificant historic architectural or landscape resources in the project
area:
Using HPO GIS website and county tax data provides reliable information regarding the structures in the
APE. These combined utilities are considered valid for the purposes of determining the likelihood of
historic resources being present.
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
®Map(s) ❑Previous Survey Info. ®Photos ❑Correspondence ❑Design Plans
FINDING BY NCDOT ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
Historic Architecture and Landscapes -- NO SURVEY REQUIRED
NCDOT Architectural Hi
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Bat Habitat Assessment Form
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Complete this section for Indiana bat counties (Avery: Cranberry Mine area only, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood,
Jackson, Macon, Rutherford: Bat Cave/Lake Lure area only, Swain)
Any shaggy trees or snags >5" DBH? N/A es no
If yes to shag/snag, how much sunlight do they receive during the day? N/A - ho 4-6 hours 7+ hours
If yes to shag/snag, list species of habitat trees >5" dbh
If snags >S"DBH are present in sunlit areas, provide photos and location.
If large hollow trees are present, provide photos and location.
Presence of: In project footprint
In vicinty (0.5 mi)
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yes
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pond
lake swamp
Suitable drinking habitat in the form of non -stagnant, smooth or slack wa��
yes
no N/A
Structure specific questions:
Artificial lighting unknown yes
Guard rails none concrete timber
metal
Deck type concrete metal timber
open grid
Beam type none concrete steel
timber
End/back wall type ,_ concrete> timber masonry
Creosote evidence
es
n
Suitable roosting crevices present (% - 1%" wide)
yes
n
Deck drains
yes
no
I
q
Max height of bridge deck above ground or water (ft):
-
Bridge alignment N/S E/W
Human disturbance under bridge high med low
none
Evidence of bats using bridge? (photos needed)
yes
no
Below section completed only if bats/evidence of bats observed:
Emergence count performed? (If yes, complete form next page)
yes
no
Evidence of bats using bird nests, if present?
yes
no
Type of Evidence (circle all that apply) guano
staining
bats observed
Roost Type
crevice
open area
Roost Material
metal
concrete
Bat species present (list all species):
Notes (list each species locations and estimated number of each species):

North Carolina Department of Transportation — Division 14
Botanical Survey
Project Name: 1 / 3?- ILI • 12. 1,55
Project Location: E)) i _ S]Z- 1 co j
Observers: ?. ?A-0-4i I%, (aL�,- Date:
County: Maarl
Streams Presents: Yes No Stream Name:Iliicw
Wetlands Present: Yes No Wetland Name:
Canopy Description: �Y p,��,�n i �; C.I(-orU
Understory Description: �,P-Cwa j-k,c dc,
USFWS iPAC Threatened & Endangered Species List:
❑
Bunched Arrowhead
Habitat Present:
Yes
No
Species Present:
Yes
No
❑
Green Pitcher Plant
Habitat Present:
Yes
No
Species Present:
Yes
No
Z
Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant
Habitat Present:
Yes
No
Species Present:
Yes
o
Rock Gnome Lichen
Habitat Present:
Yes
o
Species Present:
Yes
No
Small Whorled Pogonia
Habitat Present:
No
Species Present:
Yes
No
❑
Spreading Avens
Habitat Present:
Yes
No
Species Present:
Yes
No
19
Swamp Pink
Habitat Present:
Yes
o
Species Present:
Yes
❑
Virginia Spiraea
Habitat Present:
Yes
No
Species Present:
Yes
No
❑
White Irisette
Habitat Present:
Yes
No
Species Present:
Yes
No

Roy Cooper, Governor
MESON
-:■-■ NC DEPARTMENT OF
■ami■i NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
■E■■■
July 21, 2021
Patrick Breedlove
NCDOT-Division 14
253 Webster Road
Sylva, NC 28779
RE. Macon County - Bridge 231, 17BP.14.R.155
Dear Patrick Breedlove.
D. Reid Wilson, Secretary
Wafter Clark
Director, Diwision of Land and Water Stewardship
NCNHDE-15179
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide
information about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project
boundary. These results are presented in the attached `Documented Occurrences' tables and map.
The attached `Potential Occurrences' table summarizes rare species and natural communities that
have been documented within a one -mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these
records suggests that these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area
if suitable habitat exists. Tables of natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one -mile
radius of the project area, if any, are also included in this report.
If a Federally -listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one -mile
radius of the project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS) for guidance. Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here.
httl2s //www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation
planning, project review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria
for regulatory decisions. Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published
without prior written notification to the NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information
source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional
correspondence if a Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Land and Water Fund
easement, or an occurrence of a Federally -listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance,
please contact Rodney A. Butler at rod nev.butlerWncdcr.aov or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOVRCES
Q 121 W. JONE5 STREET. RALEIGH. NC 27603 • 1651 MAIL SERVICE CENTER. RALEIGH. NC 27699
OFC 918.707.9120 • FAX [phone]

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
Macon County - Bridge 231
Project No. 17BP.14.R.155
July 21, 2021
NCNHDE-15179
Element Occurrences Documented Within Project Area
Taxonomic EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Element Accuracy Federal Mate Global State
Group Observatio Occurrence Status Status Rank Rank'
= Date Rank =
Freshwater Fish19282 Clinostomus sp. 1 Smoky Dace 2018-10-01 B 3-Medium --- Special G5T3Q S2
Concern
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
No Managed Areas Documented within the Project Area
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/heir). Data query generated on July 21, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q1 April 2021. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 2 of 5

Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Ares
Macon County - Bridge 231
Project No. 17BP.14.R.155
July 21, 2021
NCNHDE-15179
Element Occurrences Documented
Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
EO ID 1[cientific
Name
Common Name
Element
Accuracy
Federal State
Global
State
Group
Observation Occurrence
Status Status
Rank
Rank
i
Date dhM
Rank
< It
i
Dragonfly or
33445
Calopteryx amata
Superb Jewelwing
2004-Pre
H?
5-Very
--- Significantly
G5
S1S2
Damselfly
Low
Rare
Freshwater Fish19282
Clinostomus sp. 1
Smoky Dace
2018-10-01
B
3-Medium
--- Special
G5T3Q
S2
Concern
Natural
17234
Montane Oak --Hickory
---
2010
B?
3-Medium
--- ---
G3
S3
Community
Forest (Basic Subtype)
Natural
29082
Rich Cove Forest
---
2009-08-13
B
3-Medium
--- ---
G3G4
S3
Community
(Montane Rich
Subtype)
Natural
2276
Rich Cove Forest
---
2010
AB
2-High
--- ---
G3G4
S3
Community
(Montane Rich
Subtype)
Vascular Plant
17249
Carex hitchcockiana
Hitchcock's Sedge
1996-07-12
B
3-Medium
--- Special
G5
S1
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant
19905
Carex purpurifera
Purple Sedge
1996-07-12
A
3-Medium
--- Special
G4?
S3
Concern
Vulnerable
Vascular Plant
15260
Frasera caroliniensis
Columbo
1994-05-22
H?
3-Medium
--- Significantly
G5
S2
Rare
Peripheral
Vascular Plant
9551
Gentianopsis crinita
Fringed Gentian
1968-Pre
H
5-Very
--- Threatened
G5
S1
Low
Vascular Plant
23934
Hackelia virginiana
Virginia Stickseed
1968-Pre
H
5-Very
--- Significantly
G5
S2
Low
Rare
Peripheral
Vascular Plant
1866
Hydrastis canadensis
Goldenseal
2010
A
3-Medium
--- Significantly
G3G4
S3
Rare Other
Vascular Plant
29918
Smilax hugeri
Huger's Carrion -flower
1996-07-12
E
2-High
--- Significantly
G4
S3
Rare
Peripheral
Page 3 of 5

Natural Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name
Representational Rating
Collective Rating
Moore Knob
R2 (Very High)
C4 (Moderate)
Corbin Knob
R2 (Very High)
C3 (High)
Little Rocky Mountain
R5 (General)
C4 (Moderate)
LTN/Cullasaja River/Ellijay Creek Aquatic Habitat
R2 (Very High)
C3 (High)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One -mile Radius
of the Project Area
Managed Area Name
Owner Type
wner
Nantahala National Forest - Nantahala Ranger
US Forest Service
Federal
District
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at httr)s://ncnhde.natureserve.ora/heir). Data query generated on July 21, 2021; source: NCNHP, Q1 April 2021. Please
resubmit your information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
Page 4 of 5

NCNHDE-15179: Macon County - Bridge 231
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July 21, 2021
Project Boundary
Buffered Project Boundary
ElNatural Heritage Element Occurrence (NHEO)
[3 NHP Natural Area (NHNA)
E] managed Area (MAREA)
1:20,672
0 0.175 0.35 0.7 mi
0 0.275 0.55 1.1 km
Sources Fsri, HERE, Garmin, Internnap, increment P Corp, GFBCC, USGS,
FAO NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Fsri Japan,
METi, Esir China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS
User -Community
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