Near Hill City in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Multiple Purpose Management in Action
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 9, 2010
1. Multiple Purpose Management in Action Marker
This young Ponderosa Pine forest was thinned by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 to improve the growth of the remaining trees[.] The first commercial harvest was made in 1959 when the area was thinned again for posts and poles. From now on a commercial cutting can be made about every twenty years. The best trees have been pruned to produce knot-free lumber. Young trees becoming established will replace the older trees as they are harvested. Under multiple-use management, this roadside area has received special treatment. [Missing text] been removed to maintain the scenic beauty. Improved vigor of the forest provides better habitat for wildlife and improved water production as well as growing better quality timber products for a growing America.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 44° 13.277′ N, 103° 40.161′ W. Marker is near Hill City, South Dakota, in Pennington County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 5.9 miles away); From Ruts to Rails (approx. 7.7 miles away); George S. Mickelson Trail (approx. 7.7 miles away); a different marker also named Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 9.2 miles away); Pluma's Power Plants (approx. 10.2 miles away); Pluma: Right Place, Right Time (approx. 10.2 miles away); Good Roads Movement & Lawrence County (approx. 10.2 miles away).
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 9, 2010
2. Multiple Purpose Management in Action Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 716 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
