Socioeconomic Atlas for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its Region
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Resource ID
1123
Access
Open
Contributed by
Appalachian Trail Museum Library
Date
30 September 2007
Tags - Places
Entire Trail
Document Types
Federal, Report
Document Extract
This atlas for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its region is one of 16 similar atlases that have been prepared for the National Park Service (NPS). The purposes of these atlases are to supplement the scientific knowledge of park managers with information on socioeconomic conditions in the regions surrounding national park units. Each atlas presents information about population, economy and commerce, social and cultural characteristics, recreation and tourism, administration and government, and land use for counties that surround a national park unit.
An atlas of regional socioeconomic trends benefits each park unit in specific ways. For example, this atlas provides important and timely information about the spatial character of human activities and changing land use in the region adjacent to the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (AT). The data and maps can be linked to management planning and serve other planning needs. The atlas can be used as a tool to orient AT staff (and their management partners) about regional trends. The atlas can be used as a public participation tool with local communities. Presentation graphics delivered with each atlas can be used directly in management, education, outreach, and planning efforts.