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The Richard Wood Upper Lake can be found on the Highlands USGS quad topo map. Richard Wood Upper Lake is a reservoir in Jackson County in the state of North Carolina. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this reservoir are 35.1051, -83.1349 and the altitude is 3642 feet (1110 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Richard Wood Upper Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Richard Wood Upper Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Reservoir
Latitude: 35.1051
Longitude: -83.1349
Elevation: 3642 ft (1110 m)
Locator Map - Richard Wood Upper Lake
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