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Brief historical synopsis of the history of exploration and military activity on the North Dakota plains near what is now known as Devils Lake and Sullys Hill. The hill got its name from General Alfred Sully, who camped on the shores of Devils Lake in 1865.
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Secretary of the Interior Lane reports on the conditions at Sullys Hill National Park in North Dakota. Very little has been done to improve the park because of a lack of appropriated funds to it, leading very few people to visit. An appropriation of $10,000 from Congress would allow improvements to the park that would make it a successful resort in the area.
1915
Secretary of the Interior Lane reports on the conditions at Sullys Hill National Park. The park has the potential to attract visitors, but no improvements have been made because it has never received any appropriation from Congress.
1913
A report on the boundaries and conditions at the newly-created Sullys Hill National Park. The park is visited by many North Dakotans, but acting superintendent Charles L. Davis requests a $6,000 appropriation to make recommended improvements.
1904-1909
A report on the major wildlife populations present in Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in North Dakota. The report also includes information about recreational facilities, wildlife management, and a brief history of the area.
1940-2019
Charles M. Ziebach, acting superintendent of Sullys Hill National Park, reports on the past, present, and future of the park. He particularly focuses on the history of the land surrounding what is now the park, including Native American activity in the area. He provides information about the boundaries and natural features of the park and notes that the park needs federal funding to be maintained and gain popularity.
1917