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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: an Inventory of Its State Park Maps
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Minnesota State Archives HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT An Inventory of Its State Park Maps OVERVIEW OF THE RECORDS Agency: Minnesota. Dept. of Highways. Series Title: State park maps, Dates: 1922. Abstract: Blueprint maps showing boundaries and facilities in state parks. Quantity: 22 items in oversize folder. Location: A3/ov4 Drawer 2 SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE RECORDS Blueprint maps showing boundaries and facilities in various state parks, with proposed expansions of the park's land area or the addition of facilities. Most show plot plans and give elevation information. The maps were drawn by the Highway Department on orders of Governor J. A. O. Preus for use in legislative deliberations regarding park budgets, according to information printed on the maps. RELATED MATERIALS Related materials: Later state park maps, created by the state Conservation Department, are found with that department's records. INDEX TERMS This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings. Topics: Mapping. Parks--Minnesota--Maps. Parks--Minnesota--Finance. Types of Documents: Hghwy005.inv HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. State Park Maps, 1922. p. 2 Maps--Minnesota. Site plans--Minnesota. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation: [Indicate the cited item here]. Minnesota. Dept. of Highways. State park maps, 1922. Minnesota Historical Society. State Archives. See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples. Accession Information: Accession number(s): 991-52 Processing Information: PALS ID No.: 0900036077 RLIN ID No.: MNHV94-A228 ITEM LIST Note to Researchers: To request materials, please note the location and drawer number shown below. -
Your Next Adventure Awaits
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AWAITS Special Olympics Minnesota is excited to partner with Wilderness Inquiry to offer three amazing summer adventures! Length and commitment of excersions vary, but we’re certain that there is an trip that fits perfectly for you. Join us while we make unforgettable summer memories! Space is limited - register early to reserve your spot on these fun adventures! FORT SNELLING MINNEAPOLIS CHAIN ITASCA STATE PARK ACTIVITIES DAY OF LAKES PADDLE JUNE 10, 2017 JUNE 17, 2017 AUGUST 24 - 27, 2017 Join Wilderness Inquiry Enjoy paddling and exploring the Introduce your family to for a one day adventure Chain of Lakes in Minneapolis. Minnesota’s Itasca State at Fort Snelling State Receive basic canoe safety and Park! Cross the headwaters Park! Possible activities paddling instruction before your of the Mississippi, canoe include canoeing, survival group hits the water in Wilderness on Lake Itasca, climb a 100- skills (fire building, shelter Inquiry’s 24 foot Voyageur boats. foot fire tower, take a swim, construction, orienteering), Paddle from lagoon to lagoon attend a MN DNR Ranger-led hiking, and learning about learning about native plants and interpretive program, and the area’s plants and animals! animals. Stop for lunch on the enjoy s’mores around the Participants meet in the beach, maybe take a quick dip in campfire and hikes under morning at Fort Snelling State the lake, and play games with your the stars. Itasca State Park is Park in St. Paul and work with friends before you paddle back a kid-friendly vacation spot Wilderness Inquiry staff to to the take-out location to head with a wealth of features and have fun and explore a new home. -
Appendix File Anes 1988‐1992 Merged Senate File
Version 03 Codebook ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ CODEBOOK APPENDIX FILE ANES 1988‐1992 MERGED SENATE FILE USER NOTE: Much of his file has been converted to electronic format via OCR scanning. As a result, the user is advised that some errors in character recognition may have resulted within the text. MASTER CODES: The following master codes follow in this order: PARTY‐CANDIDATE MASTER CODE CAMPAIGN ISSUES MASTER CODES CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP CODE ELECTIVE OFFICE CODE RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE MASTER CODE SENATOR NAMES CODES CAMPAIGN MANAGERS AND POLLSTERS CAMPAIGN CONTENT CODES HOUSE CANDIDATES CANDIDATE CODES >> VII. MASTER CODES ‐ Survey Variables >> VII.A. Party/Candidate ('Likes/Dislikes') ? PARTY‐CANDIDATE MASTER CODE PARTY ONLY ‐‐ PEOPLE WITHIN PARTY 0001 Johnson 0002 Kennedy, John; JFK 0003 Kennedy, Robert; RFK 0004 Kennedy, Edward; "Ted" 0005 Kennedy, NA which 0006 Truman 0007 Roosevelt; "FDR" 0008 McGovern 0009 Carter 0010 Mondale 0011 McCarthy, Eugene 0012 Humphrey 0013 Muskie 0014 Dukakis, Michael 0015 Wallace 0016 Jackson, Jesse 0017 Clinton, Bill 0031 Eisenhower; Ike 0032 Nixon 0034 Rockefeller 0035 Reagan 0036 Ford 0037 Bush 0038 Connally 0039 Kissinger 0040 McCarthy, Joseph 0041 Buchanan, Pat 0051 Other national party figures (Senators, Congressman, etc.) 0052 Local party figures (city, state, etc.) 0053 Good/Young/Experienced leaders; like whole ticket 0054 Bad/Old/Inexperienced leaders; dislike whole ticket 0055 Reference to vice‐presidential candidate ? Make 0097 Other people within party reasons Card PARTY ONLY ‐‐ PARTY CHARACTERISTICS 0101 Traditional Democratic voter: always been a Democrat; just a Democrat; never been a Republican; just couldn't vote Republican 0102 Traditional Republican voter: always been a Republican; just a Republican; never been a Democrat; just couldn't vote Democratic 0111 Positive, personal, affective terms applied to party‐‐good/nice people; patriotic; etc. -
Hemlock Ravine Scientific and Natural Area 1984 Resource Inventory
This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp Hemlock Ravine Scientific and Natural Area 1984 Resource Inventory Portions of SE 1/4, Section 3 Township 48, Range 16W Esko Quadrangle - L20a Carlton County Minnesota Prepared by The Scientific and Natural Area Program and The Minnesota Natural Heritage Program Division of Fish and Wildlife Minnesota Department of Natural Resources June 1984 Scientific and Natural Areas Scientific and Natural Areas serve: Education - elementary through high school groups use such areas as outdoor classrooms. Nature Observation - the public uses these areas to observe Minnesota's most unique or rare natural resources. Protection Functions - Minnesota's rarest species or most unique features are protected for the citizens of today and tomorro,,;·]. Recreation - the public uses such areas for informal, dispersed recreation 0 Resea~ch - colleges are able to establish long term research projects secure in knoT:!ing the area will not be influenced by other management activities. Genetic Storehouse - ?otentially valuable plants ,and animals are retained thereby ·offering potential for new medicines, resistance to plant diseases, and other unknown secrets. Currently there are 34 Scientific and Natural Areas protecting undisturbed remnants of Minnesota's plant communities and plant and animal species. These areas encompass maple basswood forests, virgin prairies, orchid bogs, heron rookeries, sand dunes, and virgin pine stands, as wel~ as many rare plant and animal species. o Y4 % mile I· I• , • I • I o 200m 400m 800m HEMLOCK RAVI ES A VICINITY o ~ % mile I. -
National Register of Historic Places Weekly Lists for 1992
United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE P.O. BOX 37127 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013-7127 IN aEPLy a£F£K TO: The Director of the Natlonal Park service is pleased to Inform you that the fol lowing properties have been entered In the National Register of Historic Places. For further Information cal I 202/343-9542. JAN 3 1992 WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 12/23/91 THROJc:>1 12/27/91 KEY: state. county, ProPerty Name. Address/soundary, City, vicinity, Reference Nuntier N-IL status. Action, Date, MUitipie Name ARIZONA. c.ocoNINO co..NTY. Fjrst Baptist church, 123 s. Beaver St .• Flagstaff. 91001576, IIOMINATION, 12/23/91 ARIZONA, COCONINO COl.NTY. Pendley Homestead Historic District. us 89-A, 7 ml.Nor Sedona. Sedona vicinity, 91001857, NOMINATION, 12/23/91 CALIFORNIA, ALAMEDA COlNTY, The Bellevue-Staten. 492 Staten Ave .. 0akland. 91001896, NOMINATION. 12/27/91 CALIFORNIA, ORANOE CQU,ITY, Casa Romantica. 415 Avenlda cranada, San Clemente. 91001900. NOMINATION, 12/27/91 COLORADO, MONTEZUMA CQU,ITY, Mancos High school, 350 crand AVe., Mancos. 91001740. NOMINATION, 12/23/91 IDAHO. CARIBCX.J cou,rry_ Largllliere, Edgar waiter sr. HOuse. 30 west second south st .• soda Springs. 91001870. NOMINATION. 12/23/91 INDIANA, MARION oou,rTY. St. Clair. 109 w. ~t. Clair St., Indianapolis, 83000085. REMOVAL. 12/04/91 (Apartments and Flats of oowntown Indianapolis TR) IOWA. ALLAMAKEE cou,rry, Lans jng Fisher les Bui !ding. Between co. HWy. X-52 and the Miss lss lppi R.. south uns ing. Lans Ing, 91001832. NOMINATION, 12/23/91 <conservation Movement in 1owa MPS) IOWA. -
Minnesota Statutes 2020, Chapter 85
1 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2020 85.011 CHAPTER 85 DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION STATE PARKS, RECREATION AREAS, AND WAYSIDES 85.06 SCHOOLHOUSES IN CERTAIN STATE PARKS. 85.011 CONFIRMATION OF CREATION AND 85.20 VIOLATIONS OF RULES; LITTERING; PENALTIES. ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE PARKS, STATE 85.205 RECEPTACLES FOR RECYCLING. RECREATION AREAS, AND WAYSIDES. 85.21 STATE OPERATION OF PARK, MONUMENT, 85.0115 NOTICE OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS. RECREATION AREA AND WAYSIDE FACILITIES; 85.012 STATE PARKS. LICENSE NOT REQUIRED. 85.013 STATE RECREATION AREAS AND WAYSIDES. 85.22 STATE PARKS WORKING CAPITAL ACCOUNT. 85.014 PRIOR LAWS NOT ALTERED; REVISOR'S DUTIES. 85.23 COOPERATIVE LEASES OF AGRICULTURAL 85.0145 ACQUIRING LAND FOR FACILITIES. LANDS. 85.0146 CUYUNA COUNTRY STATE RECREATION AREA; 85.32 STATE WATER TRAILS. CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL. 85.33 ST. CROIX WILD RIVER AREA; LIMITATIONS ON STATE TRAILS POWER BOATING. 85.015 STATE TRAILS. 85.34 FORT SNELLING LEASE. 85.0155 LAKE SUPERIOR WATER TRAIL. TRAIL PASSES 85.0156 MISSISSIPPI WHITEWATER TRAIL. 85.40 DEFINITIONS. 85.016 BICYCLE TRAIL PROGRAM. 85.41 CROSS-COUNTRY-SKI PASSES. 85.017 TRAIL REGISTRY. 85.42 USER FEE; VALIDITY. 85.018 TRAIL USE; VEHICLES REGULATED, RESTRICTED. 85.43 DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS; PURPOSE. ADMINISTRATION 85.44 CROSS-COUNTRY-SKI TRAIL GRANT-IN-AID 85.019 LOCAL RECREATION GRANTS. PROGRAM. 85.021 ACQUIRING LAND; MINNESOTA VALLEY TRAIL. 85.45 PENALTIES. 85.04 ENFORCEMENT DIVISION EMPLOYEES. 85.46 HORSE -
Minnesota River State Trail Master Plan Draft
MINNESOTA RIVER STATE TRAIL MASTER PLAN DRAFT Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails November 2013 Minnesota River State Trail Master Plan Franklin to Le Sueur The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division would like to thank all who participated in this master planning process. Many individuals and groups in trail communities have been working for many years to help establish this trail. Many DNR staff, city, county, state and federal officials, trail association members and local citizens contributed their time and energy to the planning process as well. Project Team: • Laurie Young, Planning Supervisor • Suzanne Rhees, AICP, Principal Planner • Adam DeKleyn, CCM, Planning Specialist • Darin Newman, CCM, Planning Specialist • Paul Hansen, Region 4 District 9 Supervisor Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is available to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, or disability. Discrimination inquiries should be sent to MN-DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4031; or the Equal Opportunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. For general information regarding DNR’s programs, contact: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 http://www.dnr.state.mn.us 651-296-6157 (Metro area and outside Minnesota) 1-888-MINNDNR (MN Toll Free) TDD: 651-296-5485 (Metro Area) TDD: 1-800-657-3929 (MN Toll Free) Minnesota River State Trail Master Plan Franklin to Le Sueur [PLACEHOLDER – COMMISSIONER’S APPROVAL] Minnesota River State Trail Master Plan Franklin to Le Sueur TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................................. -
Lower St. Louis River State Water Trail
A STATE WA TER TRAIL GUIDE T O THE L O WER ST. L OUIS RIVER Aerie Lake R. 47 Route Description of the Lower St. Louis River Spider Maney 53 80 Whiteface NOTE: (R) and (L) represent right and left banks of 51.3(L) Trailer access just downstream 27.4-25.6 This section of river is very Floodwood Co Rd 29 Crooked Artichoke Whiteface Lake Lake the river when facing downstream. Little of Highway 2 bridge. dangerous. Not even extremely Cr 46.3 Brevator Rapids, Class I-II. Can skilled paddlers should eek Scheim Hwy 53 Alborn Lake Wayside Rest RIVER MILE be dangerous in high water. attempt this section. 73 River (reflects most likely canoe route, paddling distances may vary) 44.7 Class I-II rapids. 26.1(R) Confluence with Silver Creek. Coleraine River 29 Jct. Independence I 15 40.0 Cluster of islands. 24.7 Powerline crosses. 47 10 78.5(R) Carry-in access. 38.0 Two unnamed islands. Hydropower plant. I 78.0 (L) Watercraft campsite. 37.1(R) trailer access at Spafford Park 22.8(L) Carry-in access at Fond du Lac 7 72.8 City of Floodwood, County on Dunlap Island. Drinking Reservior. 75 Road 8 bridge. water and watercraft campsite. 21.8 Fond du Lac Dam, no portage. 33 72.5(R) Confluence with Floodwood 37.1 Highway 33 bridge, City of Exit Jay Cooke State Park. g River. Boat access 1/2 mile up Cloquet. 20.4 (L) Trailer access and camping at 2 Cr Floodwood I Chalber eek Floodwood River. -
Heartland State Trail Extension Master Plan Park Rapids to Moorhead
HEARTLAND STATE TRAIL EXTENSION PARK RAPIDS TO MOORHEAD MASTER PLAN Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Trails June 2011 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division would like to thank all who participated in this master planning process. Many individuals and groups in trail communities have been working for many years to help establish this trail. The Heartland Trail Association has played an active role in generating interest in local communities. Assistance from local officials and citizens in the cities of Park Rapids, Frazee, Wolf Lake, Detroit Lakes, and Hawley is greatly appreciated. Many DNR staff, city and county officials, trail association members and local citizens contributed their time and energy to the planning process as well. This master plan was prepared by: • Laurie Young, Planning Supervisor • Suzanne Rhees, AICP, Principal Planner June 2011, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is available to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local commission, or disability. Discrimination inquiries should be sent to MN-DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4031; or the Equal Opportunity Office, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 651-296-6157 (Metro Area) or 1-888-MINNDNR (MN Toll Free) or Telecommunication Device for the Deaf/TTY: 651-296-5484 (Metro Area) or 1-800-657-3929 (Toll Free TTY). -
Scenic State Park
SB 482 • ,M6 D34 This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an v.46 ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp (Funding for document digitization was provided, in part, by a grant from the Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage Program.) MINNESOTA STATE PARK SYSTEM The mission of the Division of Parks and Recreation A recent srudy conducted by the Minnesota Historical is to provide a state park system that perpetuates Society identifies 515 historic structures located in the Minnesota's scenic beauty and its natural and cultural state park system. These structures are listed on the resources, while being responsive to public needs and National Register of Historic Places. Most of these expectations, and providing a diversity of recreational structures are of Civilian Conseivation Corps (CCC) opportunities. and Work Progress Administration (WPA) vintage. These CCC/WPA strucrures were consttucted in the The Division of Parks and Recreation manages 64 1930's. These facilities are over 50 years old and state parlcs across Minnesota. The state park system is many are in need of major rehabilitation which in vital to Minnesota's tourism, an industry that is cludes the electrical, sewage, and water systems becoming the backbone of many economies in greater associated with these buildings. Minnesota. Our most unique and valuable cultural and natural resources are found within state park Many years of intensive use is also a consideration boundaries. It is the Division of Parks & Recreation's when looking at the current condition of camp responsibility to acquire, protect and interpret these grounds, picnic areas, group camps and trail systems. -
Fort Snelling State Park Winter
VISITOR CENTER/PICNIC ISLAND AREA © 2019, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources MAP AND GUIDE: ABOUT THE PARK SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE PARK... FORT SNELLING The Mississippi and Minnesota rivers have been shaping the A FULL SET OF STATE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS IS AVAILABLE AT THE landscape for thousands of years. An abundance of plants and PARK OFFICE OR MNDNR.GOV. STATE PARK animals continues to be sustained by all of this water. The majority of the park is dominated by cottonwood and silver PARK OPEN 101 SNELLING LAKE ROAD maple trees and visitors can often spy white-tailed deer and 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. ST. PAUL, MN 55111 wild turkeys while exploring the trails. DAKOTA, HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTIES 612-279-3550 VEHICLE PERMITS [email protected] The confluence of the rivers is the center of the earth, and a Permits required; purchase at park office or entrance station. sacred place, for the Mdewakanton Dakota people. It is also where 1600 Dakota people were imprisoned during the winter of 1862-63 before being forcibly removed from Minnesota in PETS WELCOME Keep on 6-foot or less leash; pick up after; attend at all times; the spring. Exhibits in the Visitor Center and the Wokiksuye not allowed on groomed ski trails, in buildings or at beaches. VISITOR TIPS K'a Woyuonihan (Remembering and Honoring) Dakota Memorial share the cultural significance and history of this Experience floodplain forest along FIREWOOD sacred site with park users. • Stay on the trail. two rivers at the park. Purchase only from park office or approved vendor; no gathering firewood in the park. -
The Campground Host Volunteer Program
CAMPGROUND HOST PROGRAM THE CAMPGROUND HOST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1 CAMPGROUND HOST PROGRAM DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION Introduction This packet is designed to give you the information necessary to apply for a campground host position. Applications will be accepted all year but must be received at least 30 days in advance of the time you wish to serve as a host. Please send completed applications to the park manager for the park or forest campground in which you are interested. Addresses are listed at the back of this brochure. General questions and inquiries may be directed to: Campground Host Coordinator DNR-Parks and Recreation 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4039 651-259-5607 [email protected] Principal Duties and Responsibilities During the period from May to October, the volunteer serves as a "live in" host at a state park or state forest campground for at least a four-week period. The primary responsibility is to assist campers by answering questions and explaining campground rules in a cheerful and helpful manner. Campground Host volunteers should be familiar with state park and forest campground rules and should become familiar with local points of interest and the location where local services can be obtained. Volunteers perform light maintenance work around the campground such as litter pickup, sweeping, stocking supplies in toilet buildings and making emergency minor repairs when possible. Campground Host volunteers may be requested to assist in the naturalist program by posting and distributing schedules, publicizing programs or helping with programs. Volunteers will set an example by being model campers, practicing good housekeeping at all times in and around the host site, and by observing all rules.