Grand Portage State Forest
| Grand Portage State Forest | |
|---|---|
Western Great Lakes Forests | |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
| Disturbance | Wildfire |
The Grand Portage State Forest is a state forest located near the community of Hovland in Cook County, in extreme northeastern Minnesota. The forest encloses Judge C. R. Magney State Park, Swamp River Wildlife Management Area, Hovland Woods Scientific and Natural Area, and Spring Beauty Hardwoods Scientific and Natural Area. It borders the Grand Portage Indian Reservation to the east, the Superior National Forest to the west, and Ontario to the north. The forest is named after the Grand Portage, a historic trade route between the Great Lakes and the Northwest.
History
The area was extensively logged in the early 20th century, and abandoned
The state forest was established in 1933.[1] By June of that year, passage of the Emergency Conservation Work Act and creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps led to establishment of CCC Camp S-62 in Hovland by Company 722. For the next four years, under the direct of State Forest Service personnel, the company planted trees, fought wildfires, and built roads, fire towers, buildings, and recreational facilities on the forest.
Recreation
Located in the
The abundance of lakes in the forest make fishing and
See also
- List of Minnesota state forests
- Grand Portage State Park
- Grand Portage National Monument
- Grand Portage Indian Reservation
- Judge C.R. Magney State Park
- Pigeon River (Minnesota–Ontario)
- Superior National Forest
- Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
References
- ^ Minnesota Session Laws 1933, Chapter 419
- ^ "Grand Portage State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010-09-17. Retrieved 2010-09-17.