U.S. Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior manages public lands and minerals, national parks, and wildlife refuges and upholds Federal trust responsibilities to Indian tribes and Native Alaskans. Additionally, Interior is responsible for endangered species conservation and other environmental conservation efforts.
Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma. Acquired November 13, 2002, this false-color image shows part of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma.
Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, Tulsa OK. The Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness is situated on (that's right) Turkey Mountain, overlooking the west bank of the Arkansas River. Though found inside the Tulsa city limits, the areas is heavily timbered and rugged. The bluffs coming off the river rise over 300 feet to 920 feet above sea level, providing some excellent views of the city. The vegetation is the typical cross-timber to Ozark transition assemblage of this part of Oklahoma.