State of Minnesota Department of Highways Map showing location of proposed bridge over St. Croix River at Stillwater between Minnesota and Wisconsin Approved June 7, 1929 includes structure elevation, span and dimensions, fill, water elevation and roadway dimensions and State of Minnesota thumbnail map.
State of Minnesota Department of Highways Map showing location of proposed bridge over St. Croix River at Stillwater between Minnesota and Wisconsin Approved June 7, 1929 includes structure elevation, span and dimensions, fill, water elevation and roadway dimensions. Sheets 2 and 3 are connected to show a total panoramic view.
Using a 1928 highway map of Minnesota, Ernest Oberholtzer mapped the Superior National Forest and the impact of the proposed Shipstead Newton (Nolan) Bill (1930) as well as an amendment called "Hastings Amendment." Ober's notes are in colored pencil: (red) Area to which provisions of bill would apply if Hastings Amendment were adopted. And (blue) Area in which federal lands are withdrawn under Shipstead Newton Bill. Oberholtzer's handwriting. He also noted "Present Area of SNF shown in yellow" outline. Map is in fair condition.
Ernest Oberholtzer used this tourist information map for planning purposes, likely while serving in his role as head of the Quetico-Superior Council. He is educating about the impact of a proposed federal forest extension and noting sections necessary to be added to the national forest. Crayon-colored areas are shaded for designated forests: green = federal forest, blue = state forest, red = outline of proposed forest extension, and gray = necessary to be added to Superior National Forest under Quetico-Superior Council Program, now not included in federal proposal.