Which national forest on Roan Mountain was created in 1920?
Roan Mountain (Roan Highlands) Roan Mountain is the highpoint of the Roan-Unaka Range of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, located in the Southeastern United States. The mountain is clad in a dense stand of Southern Appalachian spruce-fir forest, and includes the world's largest natural rhododendron garden, and the longest stretch of grassy bald in the Appalachian range. The Cherokee National Forest and Pisgah National Forest converge atop the mountain, with Roan Mountain State Park located near its northern base. The Appalachian Trail crosses most of the Roan's crest. The Roan High Knob Shelter is the highest backcountry shelter on the entire 2174 mi trail.
La Sal National Forest La Sal National Forest was established as the La Sal Forest Reserve by the U.S. Forest Service in Utah and Colorado on January 25, 1906 with 158462 acre , mostly in Utah. It became a National Forest on March 4, 1907. On July 1, 1908 it was combined with Monticello National Forest and renamed La Salle National Forest. On March 16, 1909 it was changed back to La Sal, by now with 474130 acre . On November 28, 1949 the forest was transferred to Manti National Forest. On August 28, 1950 the name was changed to Manti-La Sal National Forest.