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North Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area job completion record for project #11 for fine grading near upper Cedar Canyon, including a job narrative, maps, and job allocation request form with a list of materials needed.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937-06-11
List of the townships in Billings County and McKenzie County, North Dakota with the dates they were surveyed and the names of the surveyors.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Hugh “Bill” Hempel, Civilian Conservation Corps engineering foreman, walks in front of a log cabin at the McGregor Ranch. The ranch is located one mile east of the North Unit at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
The photograph shows a log cabin from the McGregor Ranch located one mile east of the North Unit at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of Lester Ken Knight standing at the entrance of a wooden corral at the Jenner’s Ranch in the badlands. Photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of a wooden corral at the Jenner’s Ranch in the badlands. Photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
This photograph of the Old Roosevelt Bridge crossing the Little Missouri River was taken near Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
The photograph shows the cottonwood trees in the Badlands between the North Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area and Watford City, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of a caprock formation in the badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of a truck driving onto the Old Roosevelt Bridge near the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Little Missouri River flooding at the Old Roosevelt Bridge.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1929-05-20
Photograph of the speakers platform with the public standing nearby at the Long X Bridge dedication near the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-09-13
Photograph of the public and cars gathering at the Long X Bridge dedication, which spans the Little Missouri River, near the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-09-13
The report highlights the geological characteristics of the North Dakota Badlands and the Killdeer Mountains, which were proposed to be added to the national park. Included in the report is a copy of the field inspectors’ itinerary for their four day trip. In addition, Baker highlights the Elkhorn Ranch and petrified forest as important areas, and concludes that the badlands and Killdeer Mountains do not warrant status as a national monument unless a grasslands preserve was established first.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939-10-01
The photo negatives of the report on the proposed establishment of Theodore Roosevelt National Park contains a wide variety of information ranging from history on the region to a description of natural resources. The report details Theodore Roosevelt, the petrified forest, and the itinerary of an examination team (which includes a senatorial committee). Report also contains a supplemental report compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture that focuses on cataloging natural resources within the proposed boundary of the park. In addition, several memorandums are included summarizing the reports’ information and conclusions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1928-08-31
The goal of the field investigation is to determine the value of the badlands and Killdeer Mountains for national park or national monument status. The report includes information on the area’s cultural and natural history and scientific demographic information. Report concludes that there is enough value for a national monument to be created with at least 750,000 acres.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939
Report includes information on proposed infrastructure development of the north and south areas, in addition to expanding the boundaries to include the grasslands between the two areas, plus the Killdeer Mountains. Infrastructure plans include campgrounds, lodging, picnic areas, and roads; these plans are also shown through several included maps.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
Report proposes the construction of a dam on Squaw Creek to create an artificial lake for recreational swimming in what is now Little Missouri National Grassland. The report includes hydrology data, maps, and a proposal.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-08-15
The report provides information on the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area, such as the reason for development, demographics, and families relocated from the project area. Included within the report are multiple letters of recommendation for the establishment of a recreational park in western North Dakota from both Federal and state officials. In addition, financial information on cost of purchasing lands and developing the park are included.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935-10-21
Maps of the Medora Division and Watford Division of the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge with highlighted sections displaying the withdrawal of land for other projects.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1946-05-01