Mines of Spain - Fall Seminar


	Building Addition to EB Lyons Interpretive Center Facts of Mines of Spain - Useage and Needs Designations: Julien Dubuque’s Mines National Historic Landmark Catfish Creek State Preserve 600 acres, north end Watchable Wildlife Area in Iowa National Wildlife Federation Nature Area #1621 Mines of Spain Archeological Property Group Important Birding Area OTHER FACTS relating to the Mines of Spain: Roadway 3.5 miles hard surfaced Mississippi River 4.0 miles of shoreline Habitats Plants species in park +468 Birds species associated park 82 observed 108 common, 60 uncommon, 45 rare Mammal species associated to park +37 Reptiles and Amphibians associated park +21 Prairie, restored <320 acres Prairie, native <15 acres Prairie plant species Savannas, restored <32 acres Julien Dubuque Monument Catfish Trail Horseshoe Site Savannas, possible restoration sites 5 sites, +-55 acres Wetland, reclaimed 18 acres Cropland (leased) 60 acres Forested Area +-959 acres Oak-Hickory Maple-Basswood Birch-Aspen Juniper Archeological Sites 252 Encompassed with Mines of Spain Lead Mining Community Archeological District 92 Exploratory Lead Mine 78 Prehistoric (Archaic) Sites 10 Prehistoric (Woodland) Sites 21 Open Air Sites 16 Intermediate Sites (Archaic-Woodland) 75 Unaffiliated open air sties 32 Unaffiliated rock shelter sites 47 Rural Community Archeological District 12 Farm Sites (Early American) 14 Indian Mounds ( Archaic-Woodland) 38 in 8 groups Catfish Creek State Preserve 600 acres Creek Systems Catfish Creek -1 mile Granger Creek -.5 mile Trail System Number 12 Hiking 14.5 miles Cross Country Skiing 5 miles Interpretive 2 1.75 miles Other facilities Restrooms 2 Mini Shelters 8 Parking Lots 9 Canoe Launch with dock 1 Scenic Overlooks 8 Friends of The Mines of Spain, Dubuque, IA 52003-9214, 563-556-0620 All information contained within, Copyright MMVIII Friends of the Mines of Spain, with special permission from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources