Encompass visual attributes of the landscape that surrounds and influences us;
Represent the features or views that are distinctly characteristic of a region including natural landscapes (mountains, rivers, beaches, wetlands, agricultural and ranch land, forests, etc) and communities (skylines, boulevards, views of historic places, etc);
Include features having natural, cultural, social, historical, archeological and recreational significance;
Imply an abundance and intensity of elements; and
May be intact and undeveloped or may be highly disturbed and almost lost to view.