State Park and Trail Land Acquisition PROJECT MANAGER

2007 Project Abstract For the Period Ending June 30, 2010

PROJECT TITLE: State Park and Trail Land Acquisition PROJECT MANAGER: Larry Peterson (Parks) and Stan Linnell (Trails) AFFILIATION: Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails MAILING ADDRESS: 500 Lafayette Road CITY/STATE/ZIP: St. Paul, MN 55155 PHONE: Larry Peterson: 651-259-5593, Stan Linnell: 651-259-5626 E-MAIL: [email protected] and [email protected] WEBSITE: www.dnr.state.mn.us FUNDING SOURCE: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund LEGAL CITATION: ML 2007, [Chap. 30], Sec.[2], Subd. 4e.

APPROPRIATION AMOUNT: $ 1,500,000

Overall Project Outcome and Results Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funding allowed for the following State Parks and State Trails fee title land acquisition projects: • Ownership of approximately 48 acres within the statutory boundary of William O’Brien State Park. Acquisition of this the land eliminated the potential for development on this parcel and its associated impacts to the park, and buffered the park from existing residential development in the area. This parcel added to the existing 1,580 acres already protected within William O’Brien State Park within a Metro Wildlife Corridors Project Area that follows the St. Croix River valley. Preservation of this upland parcel protects the water quality of the adjacent wetlands and sub- watershed leading to the St. Croix River. This parcel provides a route for the proposed Gateway State Trail extension. • Ownership of approximately 87 acres within the statutory boundary of Frontenac State Park. This parcel consists of primarily wetlands adjacent to Wells Creek delta, a significant migratory waterfowl stopover. The property also includes about 400 feet of shoreline on Lake Pepin and supports many “species of concern” identified in the County Biological Survey. The site is also surrounded by park ownership and is located within a Metro Wildlife Corridors Project Area • Ownership of 360 acres within the statutory boundary of George Crosby Manitou State Park. Acquisition of this parcel provided protection to one of the largest and highest quality old-growth northern hardwood forest complexes in the Lake Superior Highlands. • Ownership of approximately 175 acres along the authorized Casey Jones State Trail corridor. Acquisition of this property secured a location for the future development of approximately one mile of trail corridor for the Casey Jones State Trail along Plum Creek, between Lake Shetek State Park and the community of Walnut Grove.

All acquisitions were from willing sellers, within the statutory boundaries of state parks and for statutory authorized state trails as determined by the Commissioner.

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Trust Fund 2007 Final Report

Date of Report: October 22, 2010 Date of Work program Approval: June 5, 2007 Project Completion Date: April 30, 2010

I. PROJECT TITLE: State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition

Project Managers: Larry Peterson (Parks) and Stan Linnell (Trails) Affiliation: Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails Mailing Address: 500 Lafayette Road City / State / Zip: St. Paul, MN 55155 Telephone Number: Larry Peterson: 651-259-5593, Stan Linnell: 651-259-5626 E-mail Address: [email protected] and [email protected] FAX Number: 651-296-6532 (Parks) 651-297-5475 (Trails and Waterways) Web Page address: www.dnr.state.mn.us

Location: Acquisitions include, but not limited to, William O’Brien State Park and the Gateway State Trail near Marine on St. Croix (55047) in Washington County, Frontenac State Park near Frontenac (55026) in Goodhue County, George Crosby Manitou State Park near Little Marais (55614) in Lake County and Casey Jones State Trail near Walnut Grove (56180) in Murray County.

Total Trust Fund Project Budget: Trust Fund Appropriation: $ 1,500,000.00 Minus Amount Spent: $ 1,500,000.00 Equal Balance: $ -0-

Legal Citation: ML 2007, [Chap.30], Sec.[2], Subd. 4e.

Appropriation Language: (e) State Park and Trail Land Acquisition: $1,500,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land for state trails and in-holdings for state parks. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner.

II. PROJECT SUMMARY AND RESULTS: LCCMR funding allowed for the acquisition of approximately 48 acres located within the boundary of William O’Brien State Park that was listed for sale by a willing landowner. Adding this parcel provided up to a one-mile connection of the Gateway Trail and reduced the impacts of the development that would otherwise have occurred on the property. The acquisition funding also made it possible to acquire approximately 87 acres at Frontenac State Park. This land is primarily wetland adjacent to Wells Creek delta and preserves 400 feet of Lake Pepin/Mississippi River frontage. This funding also acquired approximately 100 acres at George Crosby Manitou State Park. Acquisition of this parcel provided protection to one of the largest and highest quality old-growth northern hardwood forest complexes in the

12/22/10 1 Lake Superior Highlands. The acquisition funding also provided the opportunity to acquire approximately 175 acres along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor, providing for the future development of up to one mile of new recreational trail.

III. FINAL REPORT SUMMARY:

In September 2007, acquisitions were initiated for 48 acres within William O’Brien State Park and 87 acres at Frontenac State Park. In December 2007, the acquisition of approximately 100 acres at George Crosby Manitou State Park was initiated. The George Crosby Manitou acquisition funding was matched by a Coastal Zone Management land acquisition grant. The acquisition of 175 acres along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor was initiated by December 2007.

In April 2008, an offer was made and accepted for 87 acres within Frontenac State Park with an anticipated completion due June 2008. An offer for 48 acres at William O’Brien State Park was made June 2008. An offer on 360 acres at George Crosby Manitou was made in May 2008. A $100,000 land acquisition grant from Coastal Zone Management was awarded and will supplement this acquisition. The acquisition of 175 acres along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor was appraised and with an expected completion date of June 2008.

In September 2008, the acquisition of 87 acres within Frontenac State Park and 360 acres within George Crosby Manitou State Park were completed. Title review was performed with an anticipated completion date of December 2008 for the acquisition of 48 acres at William O’Brien State Park. The acquisition of 175 acres along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor was appraised and started the negotiation process.

In November 2008, the 48 acres acquisition at William O’Brien State Park was acquired. On February 23, 2009, the 175 acre acquisition along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor was optioned. The State’s commitment to purchase (called Notice of Election to Purchase) as anticipated to be completed by mid-June. Work program amendments were requested for Result 1 and Result 4 due to budget shifting.

In November 2009, the DNR clarified the facts surrounding the Casey Jones State Trail corridor agreement and subsequent legal opinion from our legal counsel regarding the State’s binding effect of an option agreement. The 175 acre acquisition along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor was optioned on February 23, 2009. The option agreement for the acquisition is a binding contract. Paragraph 12 of the executed option agreement reads as follows:

“BINDING EFFECT. This option becomes effective when signed by all of the Sellers and shall then apply to and bind each of the Sellers and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.”

The Option Contract for the Casey Jones acquisition is in effect for nine months from February 23, 2009. As provided for under Minn. Stat., sec. 84.0274, subd. 6(d), the

12/22/10 2 Option Agreement is for nine months due to the requirement for a formal boundary survey. The remaining balance of $381,217.60 was encumbered to this project on March 6, 2009 following acceptance of the Option. The property survey was completed and the Notice of Election to Purchase was issued on July 13, 2009.

Under the terms of a sale to the State/DNR the seller must provide the State marketable title to the property. To determine if the specific title is marketable, the Attorney General's office must review an up-to-date title abstract. In the approximately 5 months since the Notice of Election to Purchase there was a series of delays in obtaining an abstract of title from the seller as a result of a charitable trust. The Abstract for the property was received from the Trustee for the charitable trust on November 13, 2009 and the required update was expected from the local abstract company in December 2009. When marketable title was established, the anticipated closing was prior to April 1, 2010. The DNR closed the transaction and obtained marketable title fee title interest on the Casey Jones State Trail corridor on March 26, 2010.

IV. OUTLINE OF PROJECT RESULTS:

Result 1: Ownership of approximately 48 acres within the statutory boundary of William O’Brien State Park.

Description: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation and Division of Trails and Waterways will appraise, negotiate and acquire this parcel. Acquiring the land will eliminate the potential for development on this parcel and its associated impacts to the park, and buffer the park from existing residential development in the area. This parcel will add to the 1,580 acres already protected within William O’Brien State Park within a Metro Wildlife Corridors Project Area that follows the St. Croix River valley. Preserving this upland parcel will protect the water quality of the adjacent wetlands and sub-watershed leading to the St. Croix River. This parcel will also provide a route for the proposed Gateway State Trail extension.

Summary Budget Information for Result 1: Trust Fund Budget: $617,669.40 Amount Spent: $617,669.40 Balance: $ -0-

Deliverable Completion Date Budget Status 1. 48 Acres Acquired November 2008 617,669.40 Completed

Final Report Summary: This acquisition was completed on November 24, 2008.

The acquisition was initiated by September 2007 and an appraisal was performed in April 2008. In September 2008, funds in the amount of $101,000 were requested to be re-allocated to the remaining three projects within this work program as a result of lower than the budget allocation estimate of $750,000. The appraised value also

12/22/10 3 came in less than projected. And, due to a bargain sale, $20,000 of RIM funds were utilized towards this acquisition. The remaining funds in the amount of$31,217.60 were not needed for this project and were approved to be re-allocated to Result 4, Casey Jones State Trail.

Result 2: Ownership of approximately 87 acres within the statutory boundary of Frontenac State Park.

Description: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation will appraise, negotiate and acquire this parcel. This parcel consists of primarily wetlands adjacent to Wells Creek delta, a significant migratory waterfowl stopover. The site includes about 400 feet of shoreline on Lake Pepin and supports many “species of concern” identified in the County Biological Survey. The site is also surrounded by park ownership. This parcel and all of Frontenac State Park are within a Metro Wildlife Corridors Project Area.

Summary Budget Information for Result 2: Trust Fund Budget: $397,272.00 Amount Spent: $397,272.00 Balance: $ -0-

Deliverable Completion Date Budget Status 1. 87 acres acquired May 1, 2008 $397,272.00 Completed

Final Report Summary: This acquisition was completed on May 1, 2008.

The acquisition was initiated by September 2007. An appraisal was performed, and offer was made and accepted in April 2008. This project’s appraised value and administrative costs were $57,272, higher than expected. We utilized extra funds from the William O’Brien SPK project to make up this difference.

Result 3: Ownership of 360 acres within the statutory boundary of George Crosby Manitou State Park.

Description: Acquisition of this parcel will provide protection to one of the largest and highest quality old-growth northern hardwood forest complexes in the Lake Superior Highlands.

Summary Budget Information for Result 1: Trust Fund Budget: $103,841.00 Amount Spent: $103,841.00 Balance: $ -0-

Deliverable Completion Date Budget Status 1. 360 acres acquired June, 2008 103,841.00 Completed

Final Report Summary: This acquisition was completed on June 18, 2008.

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The acquisition was initiated in December 2007. An appraisal was completed and a matching funds grant was approved in April 2008. The acquisition was completed on June 18, 2008. This project’s appraised value and administrative costs were $3,841 higher than expected. Additional funds were utilized from the William O’Brien State Park project to make up this difference.

Result 4: Ownership of approximately 175 acres along the authorized Casey Jones State Trail corridor.

Description: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Trails and Waterways has completed an appraisal for the referenced 175-acre property and will negotiate and acquire this parcel. Acquiring the property will secure a location for the future development of approximately one mile of trail corridor for the Casey Jones State Trail along Plum Creek, between Lake Shetek State Park and the community of Walnut Grove.

Summary Budget Information for Result 4: Trust Fund Budget: $381,217.60 Amount Spent: $381,217.60 Balance: $ -0-

Deliverable Completion Date Budget Status 1. 175 Acres Acquired April, 2010

Final Report Summary: This acquisition was completed on March 26, 2010.

Discussions and negotiations with the landowner were initiated in July 2007 with ongoing discussions occurring throughout the year. An appraisal was completed in the summer of 2008. The offer was negotiated and funds in the amount of $39,887 were approved to be reallocated from the William O’Brien State Park for this acquisition project. The 175 acre acquisition along the Casey Jones State Trail corridor was optioned on February 23, 2009. The State’s commitment to purchase, called Notice of Election to Purchase, was anticipated to be completed by mid-June. The Notice of Election to Purchase occurred on July 13, 2009. The Abstract of Title for the property was received from the property owner in Mid-November 2009. The $381,217.60 remaining balance was encumbered for this project on March 6, 2009 following state approval of the Purchase Option. This acquisition was completed on March 26, 2010.

V. TOTAL TRUST FUND PROJECT BUDGET:

Staff or Contract Services: Appraisal Services and Professional Services from DNR, Division of Lands and Minerals and the Attorney General’s Office Equipment: None Development: $ -0-

12/22/10 5 Restoration: $ -0- Acquisition, including easements: 410 Acres, State of Minnesota (DNR)

TOTAL TRUST FUND PROJECT BUDGET: $1,500,000.00

Explanation of Capital Expenditures Greater Than $3,500:

VI. OTHER FUNDS & PARTNERS:

A. Project Partners: Local state park support groups and the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota. Project partners will only receive market value of project sites in their ownership. Project partner may receive up to $1500 reimbursement for appraisal costs.

B. Other Funds Proposed to be Spent during the Project Period: Bonding 2006 funds; RIM Match funds when appropriate; Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Program is providing a $100,000 matching grant for an acquisition at George Crosby Manitou State Park. C. Past Spending: Land Acquisition for the previous Division of Parks and Recreation M.L. 2005 $2,000,000 M.L. 2003 $1,500,000 M.L. 2001 $1,726,000 M.L. 1999 $ 500,000 M.L. 1998 $2,250,000 M.L. 1997 $2,500,000 M.L. 1995 $2,190,000 M.L. 1993 $1,000,000 Land Acquisition for the previous Division of Trails and Waterways (State Trails) State Trail property acquisition efforts have been supported by legislative appropriations through Capital Bonding, Dedicated User Accounts, the General Fund, the Legislative Commission of Minnesota Resources and Federal appropriations through the Federal Highway Administration. D. Time: To be acquired by June 30, 2009

VII. DISSEMINATION: NA

VIII. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Periodic work program progress reports were submitted quarterly starting in September 2007 through June 2009. A final work program report and associated products were provided October 12, 2010.

IX. RESEARCH PROJECTS: NA

SEE ATTACHMENT A - LCMR 2007 Budget Detail

12/22/10 6 Attachment A: Budget Detail for 2007 Projects - Summary and a Budget page for each partner (if applicable)

Project Title: State Park and Trail Land Acquisition

Project Manager Name: Larry Peterson and Ron Potter

Trust Fund Appropriation: $1,500,000.00

Result 1 Budget: Amount Spent Balance Result 2 Budget: Amount Spent Balance Result 3 Budget: Amount Spent Balance Result 4 Budget: Amount Spent Balance TOTAL TOTAL BALANCE 2007 Trust Fund Budget (date) 10/22/10 (date) 10/22/10 (date) 10/22/10 (date) 10/22/10 BUDGET Ownership of 48 Ownership of 87 Ownerhsip of 100 Ownerhsip of 175 acres within William acres within acres within George acrs for the Casey O'Brien State Park Frontenac State Park Crosby Manitou State Jones State Trail and Gateway State Park Trail BUDGET ITEM 1,500,000 1,500,000

Land acquisition 617,669 617,669 0 397,272 397,272 0 103,841 103,841 0 381,218 381,218 0 1,500,000 0 Professional Services for Acq. such as 0 0 Appraisal, Survey, Title Work and Professional Services COLUMN TOTAL $617,669 $617,669 $0 $397,272 $397,272 $0 $103,841 $103,841 $0 $381,218 $381,218 $0 $3,000,000 $1,500,000

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0 0.5 1.0 LAKE CITY 5 miles Kilometers Toilet 61 landscape in the Frontenac area was carved by the Glacial 22 River Warren. This powerful river flowed from the south 49 20 48 end of Glacial Lake Aggasiz, a lake larger than all the 50 46 Underlined site numbers Great Lakes combined. It covered much of northwestern CAMPGROUND 19e 44 are RESERVABLE 21 Minnesota extending into North Dakota and Canada. 23e 5 51 47 24 18e 45 4 Glacial River Warren cut the large valley through which 43 42 25e 17e the Minnesota River now flows. In what is now eastern 16e 6e 52 54 7e Minnesota it picked up increased force from the waters 56 41 40 26 3e 2 34 32 27e 15e 8e Duluth • of the Upper Mississippi and the St. Croix Rivers and 58 36 14e flowed southeast sculpting the Mississippi River Valley. 31 9e 10e 1e When the river was at its peak, most of Frontenac was 53 55 39 37 28 13e under water. The park’s bluff was an island. 57 35 33 30 29 11e G1 38 12e Minneapolis On the bluff below the park’s picnic area is a stone quarry, /St. Paul • inactive for more than 50 years. Time has softened the harshness of its vertical face with flowers growing in its FRONTENAC crevices. For 100 years, the high-quality limestone from sand box STATE PARK this and other quarries in the area was popular for (play area/no equipment) building. In 1883 architects John LaFarge and George L. NORTH Heins chose limestone from this quarry to construct part of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. e Electrical sites Visitor Parking Trailer Sanitation Station Snowmobile trail HISTORY: In 1976 the Minnesota Historical Society FRONTENAC researched Frontenac’s rich history through the Drinking Water Restrooms/Shower Primitive Group Camp FRONTENAC STATE excavation of archaeological sites. s Toilet Picnic Area PARK Park entrance STATE PARK The Havana Ridge Site dates from 400 B.C. to 300 A.D. and represents the northern edge of the Hopewellian culture. WINTER TRAILS Some sites in the park were habitation sites and others served as burial grounds. mid-1800's, most of the woodlands around the park had remains a nostalgic reminder of Minnesota’s past. guidelines are available at the park office. been cleared. Logging operations on the Upper FOR MORE INFORMATION The Dakota and Fox Indians hunted and fished on the Mississippi, St. Croix, and the Chippewa Rivers sent huge The history of the park dates back to 1935 when the SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY THE PARK. . . Frontenac State Park shores of Lake Pepin. In the park is a stretch of high log rafts down the Mississippi to sawmills. National Park Service pointed out the potential of the • The park belongs to all Minnesotans. Please treat it ground covered by woods and meadows that was sacred In 1854, Israel Garrard came to Frontenac to hunt. He was area. Early attempts to establish a park failed. In 1954, a with respect and help us to protect it by following the 29223 County 28 Blvd. to the Indians in the region. The focal point of the area was so impressed with the region that he decided not to return group of citizens formed the Frontenac Park Association. rules. Frontenac, MN 55026 In-Yan-Teopa, a giant rock perched on the edge of the bluff home. They felt the area should be set aside to preserve its overlooking Lake Pepin. natural beauty and historical significance. A bill was • The park is open year-round. On a daily basis, the 1-651-345-3401 Three years later, Evert Westervelt, a Dutch immigrant introduced in the 1955 state legislature, but because of park is closed from 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. the In 1680, Father Louis Hennepin led the first European who had bought out the interests of Bully Wells, platted a funding priorities, it was not passed. When an important following morning except to registered campers. Department of Natural Resources exploration to this section of the Mississippi River. 320-acre town with Israel Garrard. Originally, it was tract of land was put up for sale, the Frontenac Park Loud noises and other disturbances are not allowed named Westervelt, but in 1859, when Israel Garrard Association raised funds for its purchase. Spurred by the after 10:00 P.M. in the campground. Information Center In June 1727, an expedition left Montreal to set up a post bought out Evert Westervelt, he changed the name to commitment of the local people, the 1957 legislature 500 Lafayette Road in the land of the Dakota. From this post, explorers Frontenac in honor of Comte de Pallusa et de Frontenac established Frontenac State Park. • Camp only in designated locations. St. Paul, MN 55155-4040 planned to go west in search of the best route to the who served as governor of New France from 1671 to 1698. • The use of firearms, explosives, air guns, slingshots, Pacific Ocean. Governor Frontenac was responsible for many early WILDLIFE: Since 1900 Frontenac has been recognized as an traps, seines, nets, bows and arrows, and all other (651) 296-6157 (Metro Area) exploration expeditions. excellent place to watch bird migration. Most famous for weapons is prohibited in state parks. Rene Boucher and his men landed in the vicinity of the its variety of warblers, the bottomland hardwood forest of • Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than six 1-888-646-6367 (Toll Free) park on September 17, 1727. Within four days they had Israel Garrard recruited laborers and within a short time Frontenac is one of the few areas in Minnesota that feet. Pets are not allowed in park buildings. built a log stockade and named it Fort Beauharnois in Frontenac was under construction. The Civil War provides nesting habitat for the prothonotary warbler. TDD (Telecommunications honor of the Marquis de Beauharnois, governor general interrupted the town's development. After the war, Over 200 species of birds can be observed in the area • Park in designated areas only. Device for Deaf) of New France (Canada). Israel Garrard returned as a general and brought with every year, including two of the world’s greatest him skilled craftsmen from the south. They worked in travelers—the sanderling and the ruddy turnstone. These (651) 296-5484 (Metro Area) • Motor bikes and other licensed vehicles are allowed In the fort, two Jesuit missionaries, Michel Guignas and the sawmill and the quarry and built the town’s many robin-sized waders travel from southern South America only on park roads, not on trails. 1-800-657-3929 (Toll Free) Nicholas de Gonnor established what may have been buildings, including St. Hubert’s Lodge (Israel Garrard’s to the Arctic and back every year. Minnesota’s first church, the Mission St. Michaels the home named in honor of the patron saint of hunters), the • Enjoy the park wildlife and plants, but please respect Archangel. Lake Side Hotel ( a three-story, white-framed structure In winter, bald and golden eagles frequent the area. The them. Do not pick or dig up plants, disturb or feed with double porch), and Christ Episcopal Church (which United States Fish and Wildlife Service has re-introduced animals, or scavenge dead wood. In 1763, when the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Year still has services every Sunday). the peregrine falcon in the area. War, Great Britain became heir to France’s claim to much • Build fires in designated locations—fire rings or FRONTENAC STATE PARK is a 2,317-acre park located of North America. This led to the abandonment of Fort In the 1870s and ’80s, Frontenac was in its heyday. During Of particular interest is the timber rattlesnake. It is not fireplaces. Wood is available for purchase from park on U.S. Highway 61, ten miles southeast of Red Wing on Beauharnois. Field work has failed to uncover the exact the steamboat days following the Civil War, Frontenac numerous and offers little or no threat to park visitors. If staff. Portable stoves or grills are permitted. the shore of Lake Pepin. Highway map index: M-18. location of the fort and chapel. All evidence of their became one of the most fashionable summer resorts in the one should encounter a rattler on the trail, leave it alone! location has vanished. country. High society of New Orleans, St. Louis, and St. Do not attempt to capture or kill it. There is no danger • Daily or annual permits are required for all vehicles Many millions of years ago, most of Minnesota was Paul came to stay at the Lake Side Hotel and to relish the unless it is frightened or provoked. All wildlife in state entering a state park. They may be purchased at the covered by shallow seas. At the bottom of these seas, The first permanent pioneer resident in the area was a fur peace and charm of Frontenac. parks is protected by state law. park headquarters or the Information Center inMinnesota St. sediment accumulated and slowly hardened into rock. trader, James “Bully” Wells. By 1840, he had built a Paul (see “FOR MORE INFORMATION” to left). This rock now makes up the bluffs along the Mississippi trading post and a home where the town of Frontenac In 1870 the railroad came to southeastern Minnesota. As Lake Pepin contains a variety of fish—walleye, northern River in southeastern Minnesota. now stands. railroad traffic increased, steamboat travel decreased. pike, crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. Unfortunately,

Many towns up and down the river had hoped to become PCBs (poly-chloro-byphenols) have found their way into DEPARTMENT OF During the last million years, this ancient rock was NATURAL RESOURCES As the fur trade declined, logging increased. By the important trade centers, but as the use of the river waned the lake’s fish, particularly in carp. Human consumption © 3/2010 by State of Minnesota, shaped by the erosive power of water. Most of the so did the importance of the river towns. Old Frontenac of the lake’s fish should be limited. Consumption Department of Natural Resources DNR Maps 22 49 20 48 50 46 Underlined site numbers CAMPGROUND 19e 44 are RESERVABLE 21 23e 5 51 47 24 18e 45 4 43 42 25e 17e 16e 6e 52 54 7e 56 41 40 26 3e 2 34 32 27e 15e 8e 58 36 14e 31 9e 53 10e 1e 55 39 37 28 13e 57 35 33 30 29 11e G1 38 12e

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i 840

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95 W

L I T

860 o t

860 Wedg

ilSvna T Savanna Hill e

ail

r ail

840

rail

880

820

etland T Wetland W

(this section not a ski trail) 860

.3 mi

Miles

860

820 840

Trail

Beaver Lodge Lodge Beaver Wedge Hill Wedge 820 Savanna

Group Camp 820 Campground Kilometers

820 tunnel

tunnel 820

.4 840

840

NORTH 860 Wetland Trail Wetland

.3 840 880 900

State Parks Land Acquisition State Parks Land .2

Private Private 880 Property

Private PropertyPrivate

2007 LCCMR Acquired Property 2007 LCCMR Edg Woodland

.1 860

0 0.1.2.3.4.5 e Tr e 900

ail 920

880

940

920

980

900

960

940 920

Pr airie Overlook Overlook airie Pr 960

Trail

940 980 1.4 mi

.3 mi

980

880

1000 940 960

960

920 980 960

980

Hardwood Hills Trail Hills Hardwood 940 900 1000 loop

1.1 mi

Woodland Edge Trail Edge Woodland Broadwa

oln il SavannaTrail Hills Rolling 940

Park Boundar Park y 940

960

Park BoundaryPark 980

1000

980

1000

Old Mar Old ine T ine rail 2007 LCCMR Property Acquired William O’Brien William State Park