Togiak Wilderness
Togiak Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area in the Dillingham and Bethel Census Areas in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alaska. At 2,274,066 acres (920,282 ha), it occupies the northern half of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. It protects pristine rivers, lakes, and steep-sloped mountains, including the rugged Ahklun Mountains and Wood River Range, which are located partly within the wilderness. Parts of the Kanektok, Goodnews, and Togiak drainages are also located within the boundaries of the Togiak Wilderness.[1]
| Togiak Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
 Ahklun Mountains in the Togiak Wilderness | |
| Location | Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA |
| Nearest city | Quinhagak, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59°38′11″N 160°12′00″W |
| Area | 2,274,066 acres (920,282 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Governing body | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
See also
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- Wilderness Act
References
- Togiak National Wildlife Refuge Archived 2011-03-11 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Togiak Wilderness - Wilderness.net
- Togiak National Wildlife Refuge - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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