On the recordJuly 22, 1940
The tract of land described in section 1 of this order is hereby temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe tract of land described in section 1 of this order is hereby temporarily withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry
Executive Order 8492—Withdrawal of Public Land for Fire Lookout Station
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