There are no known historical resources located in the project area as determined by the Midwest Archeological Center in 1990. During removal or construction, if any suspected archeological artifacts are found, work in that area will stop until a determination of significance is made. There are no known historical resources located in the project area as determined by the Midwest Archeological Center in 1990. During removal or construction, if any suspected archeological artifacts are found, work in that area will stop until a determination of significance is made. Affected Environment Theodore Roosevelt National Park was created to protect the unusual scenic landscape of the North Dakota badlands that contributed to the president's inspiration to conserve our nation's resources.
Many visitors derive the most satisfaction from their visit based on aesthetic qualities provided.
Due to the signing of possible disease hazards of public and prairie dog interactions, the visual of prairie dog colonies within a picnic ground may be unsettling to some visitors. Alternative B Removing and rehabilitating the Peaceful Valley picnic area would improve the aesthetics of the park. Due to the barriers of trees surrounding the proposed picnic site and the already developed Cottonwood Campground adjacent to the site, visual impacts to the park would be minimal. Alternative C Removing and rehabilitating the Peaceful Valley picnic area would improve the aesthetics of the park. For this project, the presence of prairie dogs is of special concern regarding visitor use of the park.