George D. Aiken Wilderness
The George D. Aiken Wilderness is one of eight wilderness areas in the Green Mountain National Forest in the U.S. state of Vermont. The wilderness area, created by the Vermont Wilderness Act of 1984,[1] is named in honor of George Aiken (1892–1984), former U.S. Senator from Vermont who advocated for the passage of the Eastern Wilderness Areas Act of 1975.[2] Today the George D. Aiken Wilderness consists of 4,800 acres (1,900 ha) managed by the U.S. Forest Service.[3]
| George D. Aiken Wilderness | |
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| Location | Bennington County, Vermont, USA |
| Nearest city | Woodford, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 42°52′N 73°03′W |
| Area | 4,800 acres (1,900 ha) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
See also
References
- "H.R. 4198 — 98th Congress: Vermont Wilderness Act of 1984". GovTrack. 1983. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- "George D. Aiken Wilderness". United States Forest Service. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- "George D. Aiken Wilderness". Wilderness Connect. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
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