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Wilderness recommendation: Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park

Wilderness recommendation: Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park

The National Park Service recommends designating areas of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park as wilderness. Their report also describes the wilderness preservation system and master plan policy for historical areas in the national park system, summarizes the preliminary wilderness proposal, and records the commentary generated from public hearings on the topic.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1972-08

Creator(s)

United States. National Park Service

Wilderness proposal: Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park

Wilderness proposal: Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park

In its preliminary report on the proposal to designate portions of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park as wilderness areas, the National Park Service finds that most of the north unit of the park is suitable for wilderness designation, while the south unit is unsuitable due to existing developments, intensive visitor use, and private mineral rights interests. The report includes background on the park and the surrounding area, including physical and historical details.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1970-09

Creator(s)

United States. National Park Service