Is there a map or survey of Lake Winnibigoshish in Minnesota before the dam was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1880s?
Is there a map or survey of Lake Winnibigoshish in Minnesota before the dam was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1880s?
Dear Mr. Reardon,
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We searched the National Archives Catalog and located Civil Works Project Files, 1866 - 1997 in the Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers (Record Group 77) that may include records relating to the construction at Lake Winnibigoshish and any work performed in preparation for the construction. For more information about these records, email the National Archives at Chicago (RM-CH) at chicago.archives@nara.gov.
In addition, there may be related maps or records at the National Archives at College Park - Cartographic (RDSC). Please contact RDSC via email at carto@nara.gov for more information.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of NARA staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgement as well as a substantive response to your reference request from RM-CH and RDSC. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!
Dear Mr. Reardon,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
We searched the National Archives Catalog and located Civil Works Project Files, 1866 - 1997 in the Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers (Record Group 77) that may include records relating to the construction at Lake Winnibigoshish and any work performed in preparation for the construction. For more information about these records, email the National Archives at Chicago (RM-CH) at chicago.archives@nara.gov.
In addition, there may be related maps or records at the National Archives at College Park - Cartographic (RDSC). Please contact RDSC via email at carto@nara.gov for more information.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of NARA staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgement as well as a substantive response to your reference request from RM-CH and RDSC. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your research!