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Handbook 111
Devils Tower
Devils Tower National Monument
Wyoming
Produced by the
Division of Publications
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 1984
The National Park Handbook Series
National Park Handbooks, compact introductions to the great natural and
historic places administered by the National Park Service, are designed
to promote understanding and enjoyment of the parks. Each is intended to
be informative reading and a useful guide before, during, and after a
park visit. More than 100 titles are in print. This is Handbook 111. You
may purchase the handbooks through the mail by writing to Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402.
About This Book
Devils Tower National Monument is in the Black Hills of northeastern
Wyoming. The major attractions are the volcanic rock Tower and protected
prairie dog communities. This handbook is published in support of the
National Park Service's management policies and interpretive programs at
the park. Part 1 of the handbook gives a brief introduction to the park
and its history; Part 2 takes a close look at the area's natural history
and, in particular, prairie dogs; and Part 3 presents concise travel
guide and reference materials.
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Main entry under title:
Devils Tower
(National park handbook: 111)
Bibliography: p.
Includes index.
Supt. of docs. no.: I 29.9/5:111
1. Devils Tower National Monument (Wyo.)
I. United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications.
II. Series: Handbook (United States. National Park Service. Division
of Publications); 111.
F767.D47D48 978.7'13 81-607961
AACR2
Contents
Part 1 Welcome to Devils Tower 4
Mateo Tepee 9