[Illustration: MOUNDS ARE DESIGNATED BY LETTERS.]
RULES AND REGULATIONS
* Briefed *
Mound State Monument exists as an instrument for PRESERVATION. Visitors
are requested to aid the Monument administration by carefully observing
the following regulations. These rules are enforced for the comfort and
convenience of the visitor as well as for the protection of scenic and
archaeologic features.
Automobiles.
Monument roadways are altogether recreational in character and the speed
of vehicle traffic is therefore limited to 15 miles per hour. Drive
carefully for the protection of yourself and other visitors.
Grounds.
The Monument is a wildlife sanctuary. Birds and animals must not be
molested. HUNTING AND FISHING ARE PROHIBITED. Firearms or air rifles
must not be carried within the Monument boundaries.
Trees and shrubs must not be broken. Do not carve initials on or pull
the bark from trees. Flowers must not be picked. _The injury or
defacement of any natural feature is prohibited._
Private Operators and Advertising.
To solicit or sell anything, no matter of what nature, except by persons
holding contract with Mound State Monument is prohibited.
No advertising, or distribution of placards or advertising matter, is
permitted on the Monument grounds.
Fires.
Fires are one of the greatest perils to the natural features of the
Monument. Smokers are requested to exercise care in the disposal of
matches, cigarettes _etc. Picknickers must confine fires to designated
areas and extinguish them completely before leaving._
Picknickers.
All visitors are welcome to utilize the public picnic area and
campground. Picnicking must be confined to sites designated by the
caretaker.
Do not throw paper, lunch refuse or other trash on the roads, trails, or
elsewhere. Deposit all such debris in the receptacles provided for that
purpose. Picnickers may burn combustible rubbish in incinerators.
Special permission must be obtained to use picnic areas after dark.
Buildings and Archaeologic Features.
To mar or deface any building, or to mark, disturb or injure any
archaeologic feature on the Monument grounds, is a violation of the law.
Caretaker and Guides.
The caretaker and guides are here to help and advise you as well as to
enforce regulations. Consult them about anything pertaining to the
Monument.
[Illustration: View of mound, lake, and museum]
[Illustration: ERSKINE RAMSAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.]
[Illustration: PICNIC BUILDING, MEMORIAL TO NELSON JONES.]