Fishlake National Forest

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Fishlake National Forest is located in south central Utah, USA. Its namesake is the largest lake in the largest mountain lake in the state.^[1]. Established in 1909, the forest covers 1.4 million acres (5,700 km²) and is split into four districts. The forest lies in parts of nine counties. In descending order of forestland area they are Sevier, Millard, Piute, Beaver, Wayne, Juab, Garfield, Iron, and Sanpete counties. Forest headquarters are located in Richfield, the closest city of its size. There are local ranger district offices in Beaver, Fillmore, Loa, and Richfield.^[2]

Contents 1 Acquisition 2 References 3 See also 4 External links 5 References

[edit] Acquisition

Native water rights to Fish Lake were sold to the Fremont Irrigation Company on March 10, 1889 for nine horses, 500 pounds of flour, one steer, a suit of clothes, and the right to fish the Fish Lake outlet forever. Ten years later President McKinley created a Forest Reserve which included Fish Lake.^[3]

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[edit] See also

• List of U.S. national forests
• Fish Lake, Utah

[edit] External links

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• Fishlake National Forest - USDA Forest Service
• Fishlake National Forest - Utah.com

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Coordinates: 38°45′57″N 112°5′15″W / 38.76583°N 112.0875°W / 38.76583; -112.0875

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