Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Calumet County VPA
Property Name Legal Description Size and Cover Type Maps V39 T19N R20E S5 (Rantoul Twp) 73 acres. 65 acres of agriculture, 1 acre of grassland/wetland, and 7 acres of forest. Aerial View V199 T19N R20E…
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History
The ancient Indian town of Aztalan is Wisconsin's premier archaeological site and a National Historic Landmark.
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Recreation
Boating, canoeing and kayaking You can canoe, kayak or boat in the Crawfish River. Hiking The park is mostly open prairie, with 38 of its 172 acres in oak woods. Two miles of trail meander through open prairie and along the Crawfish River. The…
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Geology
The mound's history contains many ancient geologic periods: Niagara dolomite (limestone) of the Silurian Period (about 430 million years ago). Thick blankets of shale, limestone and sandstone of the Ordovician Period (about 470 million years ago…
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Recreation
Belmont Mound State Park provides outdoor recreation opportunities to visitors year-round. The park is operated by the Belmont Lions Club. Eighty acres in the northwest corner of the park are designated as Belmont Mound Woods State Natural Area…
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Basic Information
Location & Directions Belmont Mound State Park is located near Belmont on N Co Rd. G in Platteville. Get directions Hours Belmont Mound State Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. Fees A vehicle admission sticker is not…
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Hiking
The park has 1.8 miles of trails. There are a number of short trails along both sides of the Amnicon River, offering varied views of the falls and surrounding scenery. A 0.8-mile self-guided nature trail provides scenic views of the river as well as…