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Brigadier General Morris, representing the Corps of Engineers, Missouri River Division, informs the superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, James B. Thompson, that he will not be able to attend public meetings regarding the master plan and wilderness proposals for the park. Morris does suggest restricting visitor use of the wilderness areas to an extent that protects the wilderness value.
1970-12-02
The National Park Service notifies interested parties and invites comments on a proposal to modify facilities at a highway overlook near Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
1976-07-29
Kenneth T. Blunt of the United States Federal Power Commission informs J. Leonard Volz of the National Park Service that the proposed wilderness in Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park in North Dakota will not affect existing electric and gas facilities or impact future supplies.
1972-11-30
John Orien Crow, Commissioner for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, informs J. Leonard Volz that the proposed wilderness designation for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park will not affect any Indian lands, as the nearest is the Fort Berthold Reservation fifty miles southwest of the park.
1972-11-22
State Director of the Bureau of Land Management Edwin Zaidlicz informs J. Leonard Volz of the National Park Service that their agency does not have any comments on the draft environmental impact statement for the wilderness proposals for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park in North Dakota and Badlands National Monument in South Dakota.
1972-11-22
R. E. Johnson from the Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife informs J. Leonard Volz of the National Park Service that “wildlife interests are adequately covered” and his agency has no further comments on the environmental impact statement of the proposed wilderness area in Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
1972-10-19
John A. Green, regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, informs J. Leonard Volz of the National Park Service that the environmental impact statement of the proposed wilderness area of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park is satisfactory; their only concern is to ensure coordination with the United States Forest Service’s management of the Little Missouri National Grassland.
1972-11-20
Robert Robey Garvey from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation informs J. Leonard Volz of the National Park Service that their environmental impact statement on the proposed wilderness changes to Theodore Roosevelt National Park is adequate. He requests, however, that the National Park Service includes a copy of the comments of the State Liaison Officer for Historic Preservation in the final statement.
1972-11-27
The United States Department of the Interior notifies local government units about the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed wilderness plan for Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Four of the six individuals desire meetings with the applicant, while the last two find the attached “Notification of Intent to Apply” satisfactory. Comments on these documents include a request for more information from the Billings County Planning Committee, a notification that comments from the Soil Conservation Service will be addressed directly to the National Park Service, and a response saying that the report in general is acceptable.
1972-10-12
A map outlining the wilderness plan for the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
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Grid map of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, showing the areas proposed for designation as wilderness.
1972
This master plan summary for Theodore Roosevelt National Park outlines the National Park Service’s plans for the Park. It outlines the historical, geological, and natural significance of the Park as the former site of Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch and the home to wildlife and unique geology. The proposed changes to the Park include a boundary change in the North Unit, the acquisition of the remaining privately-owned lands, provisions for additional facilities for employees and visitors, and accessibility improvements and updates.
1970
Map illustrating the proposed longhorn cattle pasture at Peaceful Valley Ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Edward Everett Hale writes of forest depletion in New Hampshire and suggests establishing a National Park in the White Mountains. Hale sends a copy of the New Hampshire forest commission’s conclusions, since he has learned from the Bureau of Agriculture that President Roosevelt is interested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-28
Around 500,000 acres are desired for the proposed White Mountains reservation. The cost should be around $10 per acre.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-28