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A “U.S. Secret Service” man runs after President Roosevelt, who follows a sign that reads, “To Chain Bridge 13 miles.” A man on the other side of the river sits in a hammock beside a temperature gauge that reads 95 degrees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-19
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