| Upland Island Wilderness | |
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| Location | Texas, United States |
| Nearest city | Lufkin, TX |
| Coordinates | 31°4′10″N 94°21′31″W / 31.06944°N 94.35861°W |
| Area | 13,331 acres (5,395 ha)[1] |
| Established | October 30, 1984[2] |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Angelina N.F. - Upland Island & Turkey Hill Wilderness Areas |
Upland Island Wilderness is one of five designated wilderness areas managed by the U.S. Forest Service in East Texas. The 13,331-acre (53.95 km2)[1] wilderness is located in Angelina and Jasper Counties and is part of Angelina National Forest. The area was named by conservationist Edward C. Fritz, who led the effort to designate wilderness areas in East Texas in 1984.
- ^ a b "Upland Island Wilderness". Wilderness.net.
- ^ "Compromise bill establishes five Texas wilderness areas". Texas State Historical Association Online.