| Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area | |
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| Location | Indiana, United States |
| Nearest city | Bloomington, IN |
| Coordinates | 38°27′40″N 86°29′38″W / 38.461°N 86.494°W |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Hoosier National Forest |
The Charles C. Deam Wilderness Area is located close to the city of Heltonville and Bloomington, Indiana. Lake Monroe, Indiana's largest reservoir, forms the northern boundary.[2] It was established as wilderness in 1982 and is managed by the Hoosier National Forest. It covers 12,472 acres (19.49 mi2 or 50.47 km2). It was named in honor of Indiana's first State Forester Charles C. Deam.[2]
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