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ol <br />6. Ethnic: (history of Hogan family who were African American ? ? ?) <br />C. Scenic Quality: <br />Is the route strikingly distinct and offering a most memorable visual <br />experience? YES <br />If yes, please give supporting information: This beautiful road twists and <br />turns through meadows, upland forests, ponds, rolling hills, streams, <br />viewsheds, farms and pastures. Due to the curving nature of the road, <br />the natural views of the landscape are distinct moments that change as the <br />route turns a corner and gives a person yet another, different view. <br />After crossing New Hope Road, one breaks into a beautiful stretch bounded <br />on the left and right by a family farm owned by Don Collins. Part of the <br />Collins farm has been developed into a large lot subdivision named Stone <br />Currie, and much of the scenic view shed of that portion of the land has <br />been carefully preserved. <br />D. Scenic Quality Checklist (check all the characteristics that influence the <br />visual perception of the route; note specific examples in the space <br />provided: <br />Landforms: hills <br />Water: creeks, streams, ponds <br />Vegetation: meadows, upland forest, woodlands, wetlands <br />Cultural /Man Made: See above. <br />Are these characteristics well maintained, harmonious with their <br />environment or exceptional in appearance? YES. <br />If yes, give supporting information: See C) Scenic above. The <br />landcape, water and vegetation forms fit harmoniously together to form a <br />very pleasing and rich visual experience. <br />E. Are there any land use controls along or adjacent to the route? YES <br />