National Wild and Scenic Rivers System December 1990
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NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM DECEMBER 1990 Alagnak River Eleven Point River Malheur River Salmon River, Alaska Katmai National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 7, King Salmon, AK 99613 Mark Twain National Forest, 401 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, MO 65401 Malheur National Forest, 139 NE Dayton Street, John Day, OR 97845 Kobuk Valley National Park, P.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752 The Alagnak River flows from Kukaklek Lake in Katmai National Preserve and This spring-fed stream meanders past the limestone bluffs and the crystal clear The designated segment of the Malheur runs from Bosenberg Creek Located within Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska, the river is small but offers outstanding wilderness recreation and fishing opportunities. The river is springs in Missouri's Ozark hills. The Eleven Point is an outstanding river for downstream to the forest boundary. This wild, remote river in eastern Oregon exceptionally beautiful, with deep, blue-green pools and many rock also noted for abundant wildlife. canoeing and fishing. has outstanding trout fishing, big game hunting, and virgin ponderosa pine outcroppings. Vegetation ranges from alpine tundra to treeless bogs. Alatna River stands. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 74680, Fairbanks, AK Elk River Salmon River, Middle Fork, Idaho 99707 Oregon State Parks, 525 Trade Street, SE, Salem, OR 97310 Malheur River, North Fork Challis National Forest, Forest Service Building, Challis, ID 83226 The stream lies partially within Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Siskiyou National Forest, P.O. Box 440, Grants Pass, OR 97526 Malheur National Forest, 139 NE Dayton Street, John Day, OR 97845 Churning through central Idaho's wilderness, this river remains as primitive as Alaska, in the Central Brooks Range. Wildlife, scenery, and interesting geologic The Elk River, including its North Fork, is an important anadromous fishery in The North Fork Malheur River's outstanding values are its scenery and it was during the explorations of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. features abound in the river corridor. southwestern Oregon. Scenery is an added attraction. geology. Flowing from a mosaic of lodgepole pine, meadow/wetland areas and old growth pine, it enters a steep, rugged canyon at its lower end. Salmon River, Idaho Allagash River Feather River, Middle Fork Salmon National Forest, Forest Service Bldg., Salmon, ID 83467 Maine Bureau of Parks and Recreation. Department of Conservation, Augusta, Plumas National Forest, P.O. Box 1500, Quincy, CA 95971 McKenzie River This is the famous "River of No Return" that flows through a wilderness in ME 04333 The Middle Fork features Feather Falls, the third highest waterfall (640 feet) in Willamette National Forest, P.O. Box 10607, Eugene, OR 97440 central Idaho bearing the same name. The river is noted for its Whitewater. This major recreation resource includes the Allagash and several the United States. This northern California river is remote and has outstanding From Clear Creek to Scott Creek, the McKenzie is a challenge to Whitewater interconnected lakes in northern Maine. fishing. rafters and driftboaters. Its water clarity and cold temperatures enjoy a national Salmon River, Oregon reputation. Bureau of Land Management, Salem District, 1717 Fabry Road, SE, Salem, OR American (Lower) River Flathead River 97306 California Resources Agency, 1416 Ninth Street. Sacramento, CA 95814 Flathead National Forest, P.O. Box 147, Kalispell, MT 59901 Merced River Mount Hood National Forest, 2955 NW Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030 This short stretch of river running through Sacramento is the most heavily used Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936 Bureau of Land Management, 800 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 From Mount Hood National Forest to the confluence with the Sandy River, this recreation river in California. The river is also known for its runs of steelhead This designation includes the North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork above Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93612 river segment is near metropolitan Portland, Oregon and recreational sites. trout and salmon. Hungry Horse Reservoir. The river is the boundary with Glacier National Park Yosemite National Park, P.O. Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 Anadromous fisheries, picnicking, and other recreational opportunities are American River, North Fork and flows through the Bob Marshall and Great Bear Wilderness areas. Including the South Fork, the Merced flows through superlative scenery— available. glaciated peaks, lakes, alpine and subalpine meadows—in alternating pools Bureau of Land Management, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825-1889 Fortymile River and cascades. Wildflower displays are also spectacular. The South Fork Sandy River Tahoe National Forest. P.O. Box 6003, Nevada City, CA 95959 Bureau of Land Management, 1150 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709 possesses one of the few remaining pristine Sierra fisheries with self-sustaining Bureau of Land Management, Salem District, 1717 Fabry Road, SE, Salem, OR A fairly inaccessible river, this waterway protects spectacular Sierra mountain This river system is an extensive network of creeks and rivers in east-central populations of rainbow, eastern brook, and brown trout. Archeological and scenery. Alaska where boaters have many choices for trips through winding canyons of 97306 wildlife features are also noteworthy. Mount Hood National Forest, 2955 NW Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030 Andreafsky River birch, spruce and aspen, and muskeg marshes to alpine tundra on the flanks of Mount Fairplay. The designation includes two separate sections. The upper Sandy is glacially Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 346, Bethel, AK 99559 Metolius River fed and contains spectacular scenery, easily observed geologic features, Located entirely within Yukon-Delta National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, the Grande Ronde River Deschutes National Forest, 1645 U.S. 20 East, Bend, OR 97701 unique plant communities, and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The highlands around both forks of the Andreafsky are one of two known nesting Bureau of Land Management, Vale District Office, 100 Oregon Street, Vale, OR The Metolius is one of the largest spring fed streams in the United States. It lower Sandy is similarly noted for its range of recreational opportunities and areas for the bristle-thighed curlew. 97918 is a highly used recreation area with Whitewater boating, fishing, and anadromous fishery. Aniakchak River Umatilla National Forest, 2517 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801 streamside activities. It is partly within the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. Selawik River Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, P.O. Box 7, King Salmon, AK Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, P.O. Box 907, Baker, OR 97814 Middle Fork of the Vermilion River Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503 99613 From the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest to the Oregon-Washington State Illinois Department of Conservation, 524 South Second Street, Springfield, IL Lying entirely within the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, this river is The river, which lies within Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve, line, this river offers outstanding scenery, flatboating, salmon and steelhead 62701 one of the major drainages of the Kobuk region of northwest Alaska. The river Alaska, flows out of Aniakchak Caldera and plunges spectacularly through "The fishing, wildlife winter range, and cultural resources. A prairie river reverting to a natural landscape after over 100 years of is known for its fishing and variety of wildlife. Gates" on its way to the Pacific Ocean. agricultural use. The Middle Fork of the Vermilion corridor contains unusual Au Sable River Gulkana River flora and fauna and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Sheenjek River Huron-Manistee National Forest. 421 S. Mitchell Street, Cadillac, Ml 49601 Bureau of Land Management, P.O. Box 147, Glennallen, AK 99588 Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 101 12th Avenue, Box 20, Fairbanks, AK 99701 This short stretch of River preserves only a small portion of one of Michigan's With the grandeur of Alaska's Wrangell Mountains in the distance and a variety Minam River Originating from expansive glaciers in the Romanzof Mountains, this river most popular canoeing rivers. The Au Sable is one of America's most of Whitewater, the Gulkana is an outstanding recreation resource. The Gulkana Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, P.O. Box 907, Baker, OR 97814 travels south 200 miles to join the Porcupine River near its junction with the productive trout fisheries. system offers excellent opportunities for seeing moose, waterfowl, bald eagle, The Minam is entirely within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The river corridor mighty Yukon. The river flows through a wide variety of arctic habitats and and bear. Salmon runs peak from mid-June to late July and floaters can expect supports a large population of elk and is heavily used for hunting, fishing, scenery. Beaver Creek weekend fishermen on the lower stretches. backpacking, horse packing, and other recreational activities. Bureau of Land Management, Steese White Mountains District, 1150 University Sipsey Fork , West Fork River Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Horsepasture River Missouri River National Forests in Alabama, 1765 Highland Avenue, P.O. Box 40, Montgomery, Fish and Wildlife Service, Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, 101 12th Avenue, Nantaha/a National Forest, P.O. Box 2750, Asheville,