Kragero Township near Watson in Chippewa County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Wildlife Along the River

— Lac qui Parle Mission —

October 23, 2024

1. Wildlife Along the River Marker

Inscription. The river, the wooded bottomlands, and the prairie provided a wealth of game and furs for the Dakota.

The Dakota fished in the river and hunted small game in the forests along its banks. They trapped beaver and muskrat for their furs. And they hunted the bison that roamed the prairie for their meat, for bones to make into tools, and for skins to make into robes.

Birdland
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has managed lands along the Minnesota River since the 1950s to provide good habitats for birds and other wildlife. Bird watchers come here to see eagles, pelicans, and dozens of other birds that fly above the river. This area is a particular favorite of Canada geese. For several weeks in the fall, as many as 150,000 geese may be in residence at Lac qui Parle.

Photo MHS, 1918
Illustration, The Animal Kingdom, Rev. William Bingley, 1877

Erected by Minnesota Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 45° 2.144′ N, 95° 52.755′ W. Marker is near Watson, Minnesota, in Chippewa County

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. It is in Kragero Township. It is at the intersection of 140th Avenue Northwest and 10th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on 140th Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watson MN 56295, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Great Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Renville (approx. ¼ mile away); The Dakota (approx. one mile away); Riggs & Pettijohn Cabins (approx. one mile away); Huggins Cabin (approx. one mile away); Dakotas at Lac qui Parle (approx. one mile away); Missionaries at Lac qui Parle (approx. one mile away); The ABCFM (approx. one mile away); Acculturation & Autonomy (approx. one mile away).

October 23, 2024

2. Wildlife Along the River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2024. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2024.