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List of National Natural Landmarks in West Virginia

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was removed by the Department of the Interior from NNL designation in response to owner requests. It was originally designated in November 1973. Its description formerly read: "A classic illustration of features associated with karst topography and terrain, including caverns and other passages."
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A natural bowl where cool, moist conditions yield plant and animal communities more common in northern latitudes. Extends into, and primarily located in,
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Supports a rich collection of boreal vascular plants. Operated by The Nature Conservancy.
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Located within the Monongahela National Forest, contains a high-altitude northern
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A bog forest, shrub thicket, and open glade in Monongahela National Forest.
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of red spruce and hemlock trees. Part of Monongahela National Forest.
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National Park Service: West Virginia National Natural Landmarks
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Contains a spruce bog. Located in Monongahela National Forest.
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National Register of Historic Places listings in West Virginia
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West Virginia National Natural Landmarks (clickable map)
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List of National Historic Landmarks in West Virginia
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OpenStreetMap
KML
GPX (all coordinates)
GPX (primary coordinates)
GPX (secondary coordinates)
National Natural Landmarks
West Virginia
wetlands
forests
limestone caves
karst
Cranesville Swamp Nature Sanctuary
Garrett County, Maryland
Preston County, West Virginia
Monongahela National Forest
List of National Natural Landmarks in West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Canaan Valley
Cathedral State Park
Cranberry Glades
Cranesville Swamp
Gaudineer Scenic Area
Germany Valley
Ice Mountain
Lost World Caverns
Organ Cave
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Bear Rocks and Allegheny Front Preserve
Grant
Tucker
Appalachian Plateaus Province

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