Numbers correspond to the map. Five areas have been congressionally designated as National Heritage Areas. Also shown are state heritage areas and areas proposed by organizations like the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In Congressionally designated areas, the National Park Service has some oversight authority over federal actions, and Congress provides the Park Service with funds for management. A list of the counties which fall in existing and proposed heritage corridors appears below.
Names appear following the number that they correspond with on the map.
Counties included are listed following the names of the Areas or Corridors. Counties in italics are only partially included. Clear Creek 6. Van Buren 14. Whidbey Island 62.