### Question
How does the law define Opal Creek Wilderness?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 545b*, **Opal Creek Wilderness** is defined as:

> certain land in the Willamette National Forest in the State of Oregon comprising approximately 12,800 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled "Proposed Opal Creek Wilderness and Scenic Recreation Area", dated July 1996

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 545b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL FORESTS > SUBCHAPTER II-SCENIC AREAS**

