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Figure 111-3 Old Town Hall <br /> <br /> 2001 Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Source: James, Jean. 1976. "The History °f RamseY" <br /> <br />9. Natural Features <br />With the settling of the area by pioneers, the suppression of fires used by the <br />Native Indians allowed the oak stands to grow into oak woods and the pride of <br />many Ramsey residents. The creeks were ditched to improve wet areas for <br />homesteading, and pines were planted as windrows and as a lumber source. <br />Agricultural uses were attempted on the poor soils with minimal success. <br />Although some farms still exist today, the soils have given way to urban <br />development as a more suitable use. <br /> <br />Along with the abundant tree canopy, natural waterways give shape and identity <br />to the City. The Rum River, with its canopy of flood plain forest, has become an <br />ideal location for many new upper scale homes. Ramsey citizens also have access <br />to the river at the two parks located along its banks, Rum River Central County <br />Park and River's Bend City Park. The Rum River is also regionally significant as <br />a State Canoe Route and is protected through its designation as a Wild and <br />Scenic River under the Minnesota Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. <br /> <br />Figure 111-4 Natural Features of Ramsey <br /> <br />2001 Ramsey Comb <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Cff~ of P~MSEY <br /> <br /> <br />