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Pipestone National MonumentWinnewissa Falls surrounded by quartzite rock
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Pipestone National Monument
Management
A quarrier is breaking up stone in his quarry
NPS Photo
A quarrier is breaking up quartzite in his quarry.

Mission Statement

The mission of Pipestone National Monument is to continue to provide for American Indian use and access for the quarrying of the pipestone and cultural uses, to preserve and protect cultural and natural resources, and to provide for the public use, enjoyment, and understanding of Pipestone National Monument.

 

Pipestone National Monument Documents

Administrative History

Tallgrass prairie landscape with Big Blue Stem Grass  

Did You Know?
Pipestone National Monument is one of the few remaining areas of native tallgrass prairie. Over 400,000 square miles of tall grass prairie once covered the Midwest. Less than 1% of the original tall grass prairie remains today.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 12:08 EST