"The Analysis of the Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness Situation in the United States is intended to build upon past studies and to establish a new and better information base on outdoor recreation and wilderness demand and supply. Also, this assessment answers several key questions which will help identify ways to meet demand through the year 2040. Specifically, it is to serve as the foundation for the Forest Service's development of a 50-year program through which that agency can help satisfy the nation's outdoor recreation and wilderness needs."Abstract.

The Wilderness Act of 1964 established a National Wilderness Preservation System, & this report is a compilation of info. about every wilderness within this System. For each wilderness, the following info. is given: legally correct wilderness name; public law (PL) that established the wilderness; date the enabling law was signed by the Pres.; acreage designated in the enabling PL; modifying PL that affected the name, boundary, or administration; current total acreage reported, the agency or agencies with current administrative authority; administering unit or units within the agency; & the State in which the wilderness is located.