Lusk Creek Wilderness | |
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Location | Pope County, Illinois, USA |
Nearest city | Eddyville, Illinois |
Coordinates | 37°31′43″N 88°31′42″W / 37.528611°N 88.528333°W |
Area | 6,293 acres (2,547 ha) |
Established | 1990 |
Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The Lusk Creek Wilderness is a 6,293-acre (25.47 km2) parcel of land listed as a Wilderness Area of the United States. It is located within the Shawnee National Forest in Pope County, Illinois. The nearest town of any size is Eddyville, Illinois.[1] It includes the Lusk Creek Canyon National Natural Landmark.