60-691: Lost Dutchman State Park is a 320-acre (129 ha) state park located in northwestern Pinal County, Arizona on the Apache Trail (State Route 88) north of Apache Junction , near the Superstition Mountains in central Arizona . It is named after the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine , a famously lost gold mine legendary in the tales of the Old West . It is accessible about 40 miles (64 km) east of Phoenix via U.S. Highway 60 ,
120-526: A land lease from the U.S. government , while Mackinac National Park was handed down to become the first of the Michigan state parks . As with national parks, facilities at state parks are often leased to concessionaires to operate. Breaks Interstate Park is operated under an interstate compact by Virginia state parks , although it is also one of the Kentucky state parks , straddling both sides of
180-606: A councilmember to serve as mayor pro tempore with a council vote of approval. Residents within the city limits pay city taxes and receive municipal police, fire, EMS, and public works service. The city has territory in three counties, each of which has its own representative governments. The counties have a greater influence on area outside the incorporated city limits. The Katy area lies in three counties. Residents in unincorporated Harris , Fort Bend and Waller counties are governed by those counties. The county residents elect representative county commissioners who represent them on
240-589: A few exceptions such as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California, and Wood-Tikchik State Park in Alaska, the largest state park in the United States . In addition to preserving natural landscapes and providing recreational opportunities, many state parks also serve as important educational resources . They often offer guided tours, interpretive programs, and exhibits that help visitors learn about
300-552: A few unincorporated lands in the Katy area could be annexed by the City of Houston at some time in the future, though it is unlikely since Houston is unable to provide basic services to these isolated areas. The city of Katy's extraterritorial jurisdiction, meanwhile, is limited to parcels of land west and north of the city itself. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to
360-582: A large focus on the downtown redevelopment plan which included the new city hall building and an upcoming downtown green space. Further projects included Typhoon Texas Water Park, Katy Independent School District's Legacy Football Stadium, Katy Independent School District's Rhodes Stadium, Momentum Indoor Climbing Center, REI Climb Store and the YMCA at Katy Main Street. The City of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction stretches well west of Katy. This means that
420-432: A median household income of $ 114,917, with 79.4% of households are owner occupied. 3.5% of the city's population lives at or below the poverty line (down from previous ACS surveys). The city boasts a 66.1% employment rate, with 47.0% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 92.0% holding a high school diploma. As of the 2010 census , there were 14,102 people, 4,752 households, 3,720 families residing in
480-528: A net elevation gain of about 2,800 feet (850 m) from the lowest point at Siphon Draw Trail head at 2,000 feet (610 m) to the highest point as it skirts Superstition Peak at about 4,800 feet (1,500 m). However, the accumulated elevation gain is about 4,400 feet (1,300 m) more than Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon. Furthermore, Bright Angel Trail has water available from potable water stations, and from proximity to Bright Angel Creek and
540-551: A new store at I-10 and Pin Oak. In July 2013, Costco announced that it would open a store at the southwest corner of Grand Parkway and I-10 in 2014. Construction began in August 2013. The new store was planned for completion by early spring 2014 and would be Costco's fourth Houston-area location. In September 2018, Katy Asian Town, in proximity to the City of Katy, was established. This multicultural dining, shopping and residential area
600-699: A restaurant) for lodging at some parks. These typically use "Resort" in the name, such as "_____ Resort State Park" in West Virginia state parks and "_____ State Resort Park" in neighboring Kentucky state parks , which has 17 such resort parks, the most of any state. Other states use the Resort name inconsistently (like DeGray Lake Resort State Park , the only one out of three resorts in Arkansas state parks ), or have only one such park ( South Carolina state parks ' Hickory Knob State Resort Park ), or do not use
660-860: A six-story garage Park And Ride Bus Depot at the intersection of I-10 west and the Grand Parkway to service commuters. Greyhound Bus Lines operates the Katy Station at Millers Exxon . Megabus.com stops at Katy Mills en route between Austin , San Antonio , and Houston . This serves as a park-and-ride location for riders from the Katy and Greater Houston area. Privately owned airports for fixed-wing aircraft for public use located near Katy include: Privately owned airports for private use include: Area airports with commercial airline service include George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport , both of which are in Houston. For
SECTION 10
#1732773131327720-622: A state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational potential. There are state parks under the administration of the government of each U.S. state , some of the Mexican states , and in Brazil . The term is also used in the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales . The equivalent term used in Canada, Argentina, South Africa, and Belgium,
780-751: A trailhead for the trails leading into the Tonto National Forest in which the Superstition Mountains are located. Some of the most popular walks are from the park onto the National Forest Service trails that lead across the western face of the Superstitions (Jacob's Crosscut trail) and up the face of this edge using Siphon Draw trail. Many people confuse these National Forest trails with trails that are maintained by Lost Dutchman State Park. Siphon Draw
840-593: A variety of graduate-level master's programs. The University of Houston purchased the Verde Park Development site, with plans to break ground on a Katy Campus at I10 and 99. Its construction was completed in 2019. Katy is served by the Katy Branch of Harris County Public Library (HCPL) at 5414 Franz Road. The branch is a partnership between HCPL and the City of Katy. The city joined the county library system in 1921. The Katy Garden Club started
900-413: Is provincial park . Similar systems of local government maintained parks exist in other countries, but the terminology varies. State parks are thus similar to national parks , but under state rather than federal administration. Similarly, local government entities below state level may maintain parks, e.g., regional parks or county parks . In general, state parks are smaller than national parks, with
960-419: Is a full-service private, non-profit, 501 (c) 6 economic development corporation . Katy is a home-rule city, chartered in 1945. Residents within the city limits are governed by a nonpartisan city council made up of five councilmembers and the mayor. The city is split into two wards; two council members are elected from each ward, and one council member and the mayor are elected at-large . The mayor appoints
1020-505: Is a popular trail, and leads to the iconic "Flatiron" which looks like a ship's bow jutting out of the side of the mountain range. The last mile of hiking up to the Flatiron is a steep boulder scramble. The land is classed as in maintained wilderness area and does not offer trail signs or markers. The last 10 yards (9.1 m) of the trail to the Flatiron are a class four scramble called 'The Wall'. Park Rangers recommend gloves. The last mile
1080-601: Is anchored by Asian grocer, HMart and Japanese book retailer Kinokuniya . Cultural activities held in Katy Asian Town include Chinese New Year with lion dancing performances, as well as open market art and comics events outside Kinokuniya. Katy Asian Town is also home to the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games facility, featuring kart racing, video gaming, virtual reality attractions and dining. The Katy Area Economic Development Council serves as
1140-532: Is headquartered in the Houston Energy Corridor and is the area's largest employer, with 5,500 employees on its Westlake campus as of 2009. BP's Katy operations include engineering and business support for much of BP's onshore operations in the contiguous United States , as well as its operations in the Gulf of Mexico . In 2017, Amazon constructed a 1 million-square-foot distribution center near
1200-458: Is not suitable for hiking with dogs. The trail continues along the ridge to Peralta Trailhead about 8 miles (13 km) away. The section of the trail from Lost Dutchman State Park to the Basin, halfway up, is well marked and popular, and required route finding skills are minimal. The last mile up to the Flatiron at the top of the ridge is unmarked wilderness area. From the Flatiron along the top of
1260-669: The Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration . Katy, Texas Katy is a city in the U.S. state of Texas . It is in the Greater Katy area, itself forming the western part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Homes and businesses may have Katy postal addresses without being in the City of Katy. The city of Katy is approximately centered at the tripoint of Harris , Fort Bend , and Waller counties. The population
SECTION 20
#17327731313271320-583: The Köppen climate classification system, Katy has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The area is located in the Western Gulf Coastal Grasslands, or the coastal prairie. As of the 2020 census , there were 21,894 people, 7,199 households, 5,804 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,505.4 inhabitants per square mile (581.2/km ). There were 7,563 housing units. The racial makeup of
1380-569: The Superstition Freeway . The park provides hiking trails and mountain bike access to the area known as the Superstition Wilderness, as well as views of the mountains. The area was first developed as a day use recreation area by the federal Bureau of Land Management in 1972. BLM built paved roads into the area as well as a parking lot with picnic facilities, restrooms, and ramadas . A sewage treatment plant
1440-737: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 15.312 square miles (39.66 km ), of which 15.294 square miles (39.61 km ) is land and 0.018 square miles (0.05 km ) is water. Katy is often further defined as either "Old Towne Katy" or " Greater Katy ". Old Towne Katy refers to the portion of Katy that was incorporated in 1945. Its boundaries, as defined by the Katy Independent School Divisions zoning, run just south of Kingsland Blvd, stretching across Interstate 10 to Morton Road. Katy Fort Bend Road and Cane Island Creek act as
1500-523: The surrounding prairie an attractive location for rice farming. Beginning in the 1960s, the rapid growth of Houston moved westward along the new Interstate 10 corridor, bringing Katy into its environs. Today, Katy lies at the center of a broader area known as Greater Katy , which has become heavily urbanized. While largely subsumed into Greater Houston, the town of Katy is still notable for Katy Mills Mall , Katy High School 's football dominance (eight state-championships), and its historic town square along
1560-528: The 1970s and 1980s, such as Memorial Parkway , Kelliwood and Nottingham Country . Old Towne Katy's new residential communities include Pin Oak Village, The Falls at Green Meadows, Cane Island and The Enclave. Large developments underway have included new residential communities boarding the east border of Mary Joe Peckham Park and the Katy Boardwalk. The City of Katy's government has also placed
1620-569: The Bear Hunter Plaza in a nearby area of Harris County. Fort Bend County does not have a hospital district. OakBend Medical Center serves as the county's charity hospital which the county contracts with. People who live in Katy are zoned to schools in the Katy Independent School District . While multiple Katy ISD schools have "Katy, Texas" postal addresses, only a portion are located in and/or serve
1680-550: The Colorado River, while the Superstition Ridgeline does not have water. The park was scheduled to close on June 3, 2010. A man from Katy, Texas donated $ 8,000 so the park could stay open. State park State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the sub-national level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by
1740-469: The I-10 expansion, officially marking the end of passenger rail through the region. I-10 is widened further in 2008 to 14 lanes with TXDOT plans for additional widening forthcoming. The City of Katy is located at the three-border junction of Harris , Fort Bend , and Waller counties, along Interstate 10 , 29 miles (47 km) west of downtown Houston and 22 miles (35 km) east of Sealy . According to
1800-680: The Katy city limits. The following schools operate outside of Katy ISD's jurisdiction: Katy ISD (and therefore the City of Katy) is served by the Houston Community College System . HCC Northwest College operates the Katy Campus in an unincorporated section of Harris County. Areas in Waller County are additionally in the service area of Blinn College . The Bible Seminary offers non-denominational college-level Bible study and ministry training, including
1860-540: The act to allow states to acquire federal land for recreational purposes at no cost, the 292 acres (118 ha) abutting the Tonto National Forest was transferred on September 13, 1977, via legislative action to the state of Arizona, creating the Lost Dutchman State Park. An additional 28 acres (11 ha) was leased through R&PP in 1983, expanding the park to 320 acres (130 ha). The park offers camping facilities, day use parking and acts as
Lost Dutchman State Park - Misplaced Pages Continue
1920-535: The area. Freed slaves and their families including Thomas (Mary) Robinson and Milto McGinnis, along with Mr. Crawford, Peter Black, and John Sills were the only recorded residents of Cane Island in 1875. In 1895, James Oliver Thomas laid out a town, and in January 1896 the town of Katy was named through Thomas's post office application. The name "Katy" was derived from the MKT Railroad Company , which
1980-614: The church offers Mass in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Places of worship in the modern-day Katy area represent non-denominations as well as the denominations of Catholicism , Islam , Latter-Day Saints , Judaism , Hinduism , and Protestantism . Several corporations are headquartered in areas surrounding Katy. Igloo Corporation is headquartered west of Katy in unincorporated Waller County. Academy Sports and Outdoors has its corporate offices and product distribution center in unincorporated western Harris County. BP America
2040-430: The city was 59.3% White , 6.8% African American , 0.7% Native American , 7.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.9% from some other races and 15.5% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.0% of the population. There are 6,993 households accounted for in the 2022 ACS, with an average of 3.24 persons per household. The city's a median gross rent is $ 1,444 in the 2022 ACS. The 2022 ACS reports
2100-604: The city was First Baptist Church; in 1898 reverend T.L. Scruggs held the church's first meeting. In 2007 it moved to a facility on Pin Oak Road due to growth, and in 2016 it had about 4,000 worshippers. Alief Baptist Church bought the former First Baptist building. The City's Catholic population began with a group from the modern Czech Republic and has been served by the St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church;
2160-424: The city. The population density was 1,253.0 inhabitants per square mile (483.8/km ). There were 4,972 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 80.1% White, 5.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 9.5% from some other races and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 29.0% of the population. The City was once known as the "City of Churches" due to
2220-738: The country's state parks. The NASPD further counts over 43,000 miles (69,000 km) of trail, 217,367 campsites, and 8,277 cabins and lodges across U.S. state parks. The largest state park system in the United States is Alaska State Parks , with over 100 sites encompassing 3.3 million acres. Many states include designations beyond "state park" in their state parks systems. Other designations might be state recreation areas , state beaches, and state nature reserves . Some state park systems include long-distance trails and historic sites . To encourage tourism in rural areas, several states have simple lodges, inns, hotels, or motels (usually with
2280-548: The county courts of each county, presided over by the county judge of each county. Harris County Precinct Three, headed by Tom Ramsey as of 2021, serves the Harris County portion of Katy. The Fort Bend County portion of Katy is under Fort Bend County Precinct Three headed by Andy Meyers. Harris Health System (Harris County's hospital district ) operates the Danny Jackson Health Center in
2340-478: The designation at all (such as the lodges of Georgia state parks ). The term "lodge" may also refer to a hiking lodge , essentially a large cabin for hikers rather than a large facility with private rooms and a restaurant. Other lodging may include yurts and tipis . Not all parks owned by a state are necessarily part of its state-park system, such as Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta. Some Texas state parks are
2400-556: The early 1800s Katy came be to be known as "Cane Island", named for the creek that runs through the area, a branch of Buffalo Bayou . The creek was filled with tall cane , not native to the area. It was presumed to have been planted by either the Karankawa Indians or Spanish explorers to aid in fur trapping until the 1820s. In 1845 James J. Crawford received a land grant that included this area. The hot summers and thick clay soil made it difficult to attract settlers to
2460-487: The early 1900s many families had come by train and wagon to establish Katy. Cotton and peanuts and corn were the first successful crops, but rice soon became the primary commodity crop . Katy later became known for rice farming; the first concrete rice driers in the state of Texas were built here in 1944 and still stand as landmarks. The farming community well supported local businesses as several hotels, stores, livery stables and saloons were prospering. On September 8, 1900,
Lost Dutchman State Park - Misplaced Pages Continue
2520-474: The east and west boundaries, The Greater Katy area includes the city of Katy plus large sections of unincorporated land surrounding the city corresponding to the boundaries of the 181 sq mi (470 km ) Katy Independent School District. Greater Katy includes communities such as Cinco Ranch , Green Trails, Grayson Lakes, Seven Meadows, Pine Mill Ranch, Silver Ranch, Firethorne, Grand Lakes , and Young Ranch. It also encompasses suburban developments from
2580-648: The economic development organization for the area. Founded in 2003, the Katy Area Economic Development Council's (Katy Area EDC) mission is to establish the Katy area as the premier location for families and businesses through planned economic growth and economic development. Since its inception, the Katy Area EDC has grown to over 210 members, has a budget of $ 900,000 and has assisted in the creation of over 16,200 jobs and more than $ 2.5 billion in capital investment. Katy Area EDC
2640-611: The first library, which was housed in several private houses. At a later point it shared space with the Katy Fire Department. The first Katy branch opened in 1940. The Friends of the Katy Library began in 1972. The construction of the current 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m ) branch began in 2002. The current branch building opened for regular business in Monday April 28, 2003, with its grand opening ceremony on
2700-516: The former right-of-way of the MKT railroad. The City of Katy sits on Karankawa tribal lands. European colonist's first record of contact with tribe is in 1528. Over the next 250 years the area was trafficked by French and Spanish European colonists seeking land and trade opportunities. By 1779, the Karakawa were at war with Spanish settlers. In 1790 the war ended and shortly after settlement begins. In
2760-517: The intersection of Highway 90 and Woods Road. In 2021, it was estimated that new development projects were near completion to stimulate the local economy. With the economy improving after 2009, retail centers were developed throughout Katy to accommodate the rapid residential growth. The major retail growth is taking place along Katy Fort Bend Road near the east entrance to the Katy Mills shopping mall. In August 2010, H-E-B Food & Drug opened
2820-493: The local flora , fauna , geology , and cultural history of the area. These programs are designed not only to enhance the visitor experience but also to promote conservation awareness and encourage responsible enjoyment of natural resources. There are 6,792 state park units in the United States, according to the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD). There are some 813 million annual visits to
2880-581: The previous day. Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) operates the Kingsland Park and Ride (Route 221) east of Katy at 21669 Kingsland Boulevard. In February 2008 METRO opened a new park and ride location at the Cinemark parking lots near the intersection of Grand Parkway and I-10. The new Route is #222. Currently, only these express routes operate to and from downtown Houston during morning and evening commute hours. METRO opened
2940-465: The remote and difficult nature of these canyons, hikers should prepare to finish the entire hike and bring emergency gear with them. This hike should not be attempted in summer. There is no water along the route, and little shade, and the amount of water that must be consumed may exceed the carrying capacity of even the strongest hikers. Even in winter or shoulder season, each hiker should carry between one and two gallons of pure water. The ridgeline has
3000-403: The ridge to Peralta Trailhead, the trail is much less obvious as it gets much less traffic, marked only by cairns. This area is extremely remote and can be accessed only the trailheads at each end. Hog Canyon or Hieroglyphics Canyon provide possible escape routes in case of emergency, but these trails are more rugged and require more advanced route finding skill than the ridgeline itself. Because of
3060-438: The role of religion in daily life. Not only were churches highly concentrated in the city, but according to area historian Carol Adams, the residents had a fervent religious belief. Circa the 1900s the city erected a "City of Churches" sign, which has since been removed. Donald G. Burgs Jr., pastor of Alief Baptist Church, estimated that the downtown area of Katy had six to seven church buildings. The first church established in
SECTION 50
#17327731313273120-474: The state line. Other multi-state parks are legally two separate parks with the same name and more informal cooperation between them. The title of oldest state park in the United States is claimed by Niagara Falls State Park in New York , established in 1885. Several public parks previously or currently maintained at the state level pre-date it. Indian Springs State Park has been operated continuously by
3180-454: The state of Georgia as a public park since 1825, although it did not gain the title "State Park" until 1931. In 1864 Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove were ceded by the federal government to California until Yosemite National Park was proclaimed in 1890. In 1878 Wisconsin set aside a vast swath of its northern forests as "The State Park" but, needing money, sold most of it to lumber companies within 20 years. Mackinac National Park
3240-489: The town's early efforts were swept clean by the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. All but three of the original Katy homes were lost in the storm--The Wright House, The Featherson House, and The Morrison-Freeman House. Despite this, three major homes were built in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane and another six more over the following decade. Cane Island
3300-665: Was 21,894 at the 2020 census . First formally settled in the mid-1890s, Katy was a railroad town along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Railroad which ran parallel to U.S. Route 90 (today Interstate 10 ) into downtown Houston . Katy obtained its name when the MKT Railroad dropped its Missouri waypoint and the junction became known as the KT stop. The fertile floodplain of Buffalo Bayou , which has its source near Katy, and its tributaries made Katy and other communities in
3360-458: Was commonly referred to as "the K-T" (also its stock exchange symbol). This common designation soon evolved into "the Katy", and since the railroad company and its trains held a key depot station located today's city, the general location came to be known as Katy. The anticipations of prosperity would bring growth to the new town which was developed around the original train stop and railroad tracks. By
3420-473: Was established in 1875 as the second U.S. national park before being converted to a state park in 1895. The first state park with the designation of "state park" was Itasca State Park in Minnesota , established in 1891. Many state park systems date to the 1930s, when around 800 state parks (and several national ones) across the country were developed with assistance from federal job-creation programs like
3480-400: Was incorporated. C. L. Baird was the first mayor. The city's limits were determined by finding the area that contained the most residents and was reasonably sized so that it could be managed by city services. The construction and opening of Interstate 10 in 1966 allowed for rapid development of the area, as Houston expanded westward. Large sections of the K-T railway are removed to allow for
3540-485: Was installed to support this, and an electrical system. In 1973, BLM had discussion with Arizona State Parks about the possible transfer of this area from federal to state jurisdiction. In 1975, legislation was introduced for the purchase of the area for $ 2.50 per acre (0.4 ha) through the Federal Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP), but this legislation did not pass. After the U.S. Congress changed
3600-525: Was rebuilt quickly and continued to grow. Humble Oil opens the Katy Gas Field in 1943, which goes on to become one of the principal suppliers of allied forces and eventually becomes one of the most productive gas fields in the State of Texas. Today, what was Humble Oil is now Exxon which continues to operate and oversee the expansive underground pipeline network in the region. In 1945 the City of Katy
#326673