ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR 

 OUTDOOR RECREATION 



During the period from July 1, 1958, to June 30, 1970, 

 recreation lands were acquired at twenty-one (21) separate 

 areas. Acquisition methods include purchase, lease, dona- 

 tions and transfers from other governmental agencies at 

 nominal or no cost. 



In addition, a major acquisition was accomplished in 

 August of 1970 when 1,070 acres were acquired on Belt Creek 

 which will provide necessary access to about five miles of 

 that stream. 



Another major acquisition not included is the Beartooth 

 Ranch. The primary purpose of this area is for game manage- 

 ment but the recreation potential of the Holter Lake frontage 

 is tremendous. 



MISSOURI RIVER CANYON RECREATION ROAD 



A highlight of 1970 was the development of what is proba- 

 bly the first "Recreational Road Complex" in the United States. 

 This unique and very popular recreational complex takes ad- 

 vantage of a road that was once a main thoroughfare but has 

 now been replaced by an interstate highway. 



The abandoned road provides frontage to a very scenic 

 part of the upper Missouri River. Access to the river itself 

 is provided by three boat ramps. Rest and picnic spots with 

 sanitary facilities are developed at strategic spots. 



This recreational road complex involves about thirty-six 



miles of the Missouri. The river boasts good fishing for 



trout and other game species. 



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