US Army Corps of Engineers Gull Lake Dam Centennial
History teaches us that often times the fur trading routes followed the waterways because the early travelers often relied on small canoes to travel and explore much of this region. Gull Lake Dam was built in 1812 as a concrete dam, whereas further north the Pine River Dam (Crosslake) was constructed in 1885-86 and built on a timber platform supported on timber piling driven into the subsoil.
The untreated lumber in the abutments and piers of the dam deteriorate rather rapidly and a program of reconstruction using mass concrete in new abutments and piers was done in 1905-1906. (source: "A Taste of History, tales and tastes of the Crosslake area past" Crosslake Area Historical Society ©2004)
Paul and Babe Host: "Favorite Sites along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway"
Enjoy this award-winning three minute glimpse of the many features and faces of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway. Filmed in summer, 2008, by independent photographer, Paul Stafford and narrated by the voice of Paul Bunyan, Dave Skyberg, you'll see why this is central Minnesota's Legacy of Legend, Lakes and Land.
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Watch this video and see more photos, at Minnesota’s state tourism website, under the ‘My Favorite Minnesota’ section, thanks to support from:
- Whitefish Area Lodging Association
- Minnesota Power
- Crow Wing Power
- KLKS Radio
- Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway Association
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