Mt. Nebo Wildlife Management Area | |
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Mount Nebo Wildlife Management Area | |
Location in United States | |
Location | Garrett County, Maryland |
Nearest city | Oakland, Maryland |
Coordinates | 39°26′52″N79°23′17″W / 39.44778°N 79.38806°W Coordinates: 39°26′52″N79°23′17″W / 39.44778°N 79.38806°W |
Area | 1,887 acres (7.64 km2) |
Established | 2006 |
Governing body | Maryland Department of Natural Resources |
Mt. Nebo Wildlife Management Area is a Wildlife Management Area in Garrett County, Maryland.
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