Walker in Cass County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"More Than Just A Fish Camp!"

— Circle of Time —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

1. "More Than Just A Fish Camp!" Marker

Inscription. In the early 1900s before the automobile, tourists could book round-trip railroad passage from Minneapolis to Walker for just fifty cents! At its peak in the 1970s, there were over 200 Ma & Pa establishments serving the lake — mostly simply fish camps. As word spread of its breath-taking views and fish-laden waters, more and more folks arrived and the typical resort became more family oriented. They needed a place to get a boat, possibly a guide and after an enjoyable day out on the lake, they would eat a good meal and find a welcome place to lay their heads. Therefore, the “fish-camp” was replaced with modern, up-to-date facilities to accommodate their every desire. The many resorts around the lakes in the northern part of Cass County all cater to the entire family with entertaining pastimes for all ages. Soon, many year-round homes sprouted up and around the many lakes and businesses in the area and communities around these lakes thrived to a booming Tourist industry.

Honoring Northern Cass Resorts Tourism

Erected 2015 by The City of Walker, Minnesota.

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Location. 47° 6.099′ N, 94° 34.693′ W. Marker is in Walker, Minnesota, in Cass County. It is at the intersection of Minnesota Avenue West (State Highway 200/371) and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Minnesota Avenue West. This “Circle of Time” sculpture and historical marker are located in front of the Cass County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Minnesota Avenue West, Walker MN 56484, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Northland. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

"More Than Just A Fish Camp!" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

2. "More Than Just A Fish Camp!"

The sculpture rests atop this pillar; the marker is mounted on the front.

marker: "Respect for Human Life" (here, next to this marker); "God Bless America" (here, next to this marker); "A Possible Discovery" (here, next to this marker); "Readin', Writin' & Rithmatic" (here, next to this marker); "The Wind Beneath Our Wings" (here, next to this marker); "Big Enough to Keep" (here, next to this marker); "Thank You Mr. Lincoln" (here, next to this marker); "Spare That Tree" (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walker.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Circle of Time

Also see . . . Early Resorts of Minnesota Photos. (Submitted on November 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

"More Than Just A Fish Camp!" Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

3. "More Than Just A Fish Camp!" Sculpture

The artist is Joel Randell.

<i>“Circle of Time”</i> Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 6, 2023

4. “Circle of Time” Monument

The monument consists of 13 individual sculptures, each with an interpretive historical marker. ““More Than Just A Fish Camp!” is in the center foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.