Mill Creek Wilderness
Wilderness area in the Ochoco National Forest, Oregon, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mill Creek Wilderness is a wilderness area located in the Ochoco National Forest of central Oregon. It was established in 1984 and comprises 17,400 acres (7,040 ha).[1] Of the three wilderness areas in the Ochoco National Forest - Mill Creek, Bridge Creek, and Black Canyon - Mill Creek is the largest and most heavily used.[2]
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Mill Creek Wilderness | |
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Location | Crook County, Oregon, United States |
Nearest city | Prineville, Oregon |
Coordinates | 44°28′39″N 120°31′33″W |
Area | 17,400 acres (7,040 ha) |
Established | 1984 |
Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
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The first sawmill in Crook County was located on Mill Creek, hence its name.[3]