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PATRICK B’S ROCKY MOUNTAIN
NATIONAL PARK PROJECT
US Map of the national park
A Topographic Map of Rocky
Mountain National Park
Important features and
landforms
 The Loch
 Otis Peak
 Bear Lake
 Glacier Knobe
 Andrews Pass
 Ptarmigan Pass
 Emerald Lake
 Chaos Canyon
When and why did the Rocky
Mountain National Park come
to be?
 The year was 1909 and a man named Enos Mills (lodge
owner, naturalist and nature guide) championed the
nation’s tenth national park. He hoped that when he is
at rest beneath some wonderful pines that many other
families would find peace and joy and this wonderful
attraction. He spent many years lecturing and writing
letters to people and leaders to influence them in his
idea. Some agreed and disagreed, so there were many
different opinions. But then finally, on January 26th,
1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky
Mountain National Park Act. As soon as it was under
business, many workers and lodge keepers started to
make many trails and attractions for visitors. And it
began to be very successful, as it still is today.
Important landforms and features
 Bear lake-Covered with snow or bare with nothing, it is one of the most
wonderful lakes In the national park. It provides water for many animals like
bears or buffalo.
 Dream lake-Very quiet here late at night when the sun sets, it is a easy
location to travel to and will provide you and others with plenty of fish.
 Glacier creek-A marvelous shiny stream of water flows down a large slope in
the forest. It provides water and glory for it’s visitors and contains 450
waterways.
 Longs peak-A very glorious attraction which is the highest mountain in the
national park. It provides a great view and a long, 16 mile round trip.
 Colorado river-A great attraction that many rafters enjoy. It provides water
for animals and fun for people. You may spot a moose or to long the way! It is
highly suggested.
 Nymph lake-A lily pad covered wondrous attraction which is shiny and
contains lots of water and fish for the animals. It is very cool!
Landforms on a map (lakes)
Features on a map (others)
Extra info for landforms
 Throughout millions of years most of the national park has formed
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Millions of years of erosion by water, ice and other things, have
formed the mountains that are their right now.
 The Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the highest national
parks ever. It’s wonderful mountains are about 12,000 feet high and
provides a great view. They have formed over thousands of years
and are continuing to grow.
Environmental issues affecting
the park
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Climate change-This affects many things in the park. For one, spring snow melts
faster than usual so that causes less water in the summer. Many animals may lose
water or any resource faster and it will also affect the timing of natural events.
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Air Quality-At the park, air quality is a big issue. First, it can affect the quality of the
water and plants, if lots pollution enters the park, animals or plants could die of
sickness. It could also cause people to be sick. They get so much air pollution because
they are down wind of factories and many roads. They are now trying to help.
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Water Quality-Water quality is also a big issue. If the water is polluted or affected, fish
or animals that drink from the water can get sick or die. Many are trying to help this
problem and to not pollute things. This could also decrease the population and be non
attractive.
 Human activities- Human activities is probably the biggest issue for the park.
First of all. Humans can do major damage like polluting the water and air
which is unhealthy, our manufacturing companies affect it too. People are
trying very hard now to help out and cleanse the park. Because soon,
everything could be gone. (Natural disasters like floods and tornados could
destroy habitats in the park also and affect many things)
How technology helps maintain
and preserve the park
 Some parts of the park are loaded with buildings that
are used for technology and maintenance. The parks
technology use is very important for many reasons. Like
in the museums they make sure everything is in the
right environment and lights are working. There is also
electronic signs that are maps and sayings. They also
use technology by watching and fixing local habitats
that are struggling. They also use cameras for
surveillance. Without technology the park would not
survive. Recently they are still working on new things
and helping habitats so the park is at its best.
Types of rocks in the National Park
 Every rock found in the national park is either very old or new.
They have helped form it all. They vary from colorful rocks, soft
rocks, or shiny rocks. Some examples are: Dakota Hogback rocks,
Pierre Shale, Roberts Mesa, Lyons sandstone, Flatiron,
Precambrian, stone, dolomite, and many more. Most of these
rocks helped form the rocky mountains and were made a long
time ago by a plate tectonic. More and more are being made by
subduction in the earth.