Gee Creek Wilderness
Protected area in Tennessee, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Designated in 1975, the Gee Creek Wilderness is a 2,493-acre (10 km2) wilderness area lying mostly within Polk County in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The northeasternmost section of Gee Creek extends into Monroe County. Its elevation is 2,560 feet (780 m) above sea level.[2][3] Gee Creek Wilderness is the smallest wilderness in the Cherokee National Forest.[4]
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Gee Creek Wilderness | |
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Location | Polk County, Tennessee |
Nearest city | Etowah, Tennessee |
Coordinates | 35.260906°N 84.507708°W / 35.260906; -84.507708 |
Area | 2,493 acres (10.09 km2) |
Established | 1975 |
Governing body | US Forest Service |
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