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Dead Indian Canyon Bridge, Spanning Dead Indian Canyon at Cameron Approach Road, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Dead Indian Canyon Bridge, Spanning Dead Indian Canyon at Cameron Appr...

Significance: Dead Indian Canyon Bridge is significant for its association with the Cameron Approach Road, constructed in 1931-35 as the first modern automotive road linking the south rim of Grand Canyon Nation... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Short Tunnel, Passing through Rock Spur on Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Short Tunnel, Passing through Rock Spur on ...

Significance: The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of the National Parks in Utah and Arizona. Access to the for parks in this area, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Cedar... More

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Retaining No. 1, North side of Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Retaining No. 1, North ...

Significance: This retaining wall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the depression-era public... More

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Apache Street Headwall No. 2, Southwest corner of intersection of Center Road and Apache Street, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Apache Street Headwall No. 2, Southw...

Significance: This headwall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the western national parks duri... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87001411

Galloway Type Cataract Boat EDITH, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Galloway Type Cataract Boat EDITH, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-71 Public domain photograph - historical image of Arizona, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Galloway Type Cataract Boat GLEN, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Galloway Type Cataract Boat GLEN, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-70 Public domain photograph of a grave, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, 62-foot Concrete Arch Pine Creek Bridge, Spanning Clear Creek, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, 62-foot Concrete Arch Pine Creek Bridge, Sp...

Significance: The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway was significant to the development of the National Parks in Utah and Arizona. The Bureau of Public Roads constructed the 62' Concrete Arch Pine Cree... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...

Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...

Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...

Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Maricopa Point, South Rim, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Mari...

Significance: It is significant because it is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. With the discovery of uranium deposits, the mine was further ... More

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Maricopa Point, South Rim, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Mari...

Significance: It is significant because it is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. With the discovery of uranium deposits, the mine was further ... More

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Cany...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and Bureau of Public Roads (then part of the Department of Agriculture) to build quality automot... More

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Cany...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and Bureau of Public Roads (then part of the Department of Agriculture) to build quality automot... More

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyo...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build modern automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of Cape Royal Road and Point ... More

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyo...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build modern automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of Cape Royal Road and Point ... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N270 Survey number: HAER AZ-39

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Short Tunnel, Passing through Rock Spur on Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Short Tunnel, Passing through Rock Spur on ...

Significance: The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of the National Parks in Utah and Arizona. Access to the for parks in this area, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Cedar... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87001411

Galloway Type Cataract Boat EDITH, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Galloway Type Cataract Boat EDITH, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-71 Public domain scan of settlement or building architecture plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Galloway Type Cataract Boat GLEN, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Galloway Type Cataract Boat GLEN, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-70 Public domain photograph - historical image of Arizona, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Galloway Type Cataract Boat GLEN, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Galloway Type Cataract Boat GLEN, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-70 Public domain scan of settlement or building architecture plan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Boulder Street Headwall No. 1, Northwest corner of intersection of Boulder Street and Center Road, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Boulder Street Headwall No. 1, North...

Significance: This headwall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the western national parks duri... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, S...

Significance: The Co-op Creek Bridge was constructed by the Bureau of Public Roads as part of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of th... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Grand Gulch Mine, Littlefield, Mohave County, AZ

Grand Gulch Mine, Littlefield, Mohave County, AZ

Significance: The Grand Gulch Mine was established by Samuel L. Adams, Richard Bentley, and other men from the Mormon settlement at St. George, Utah, in the early 1870s to work a vein of rich copper ore called ... More

Grand Gulch Mine, Littlefield, Mohave County, AZ

Grand Gulch Mine, Littlefield, Mohave County, AZ

Significance: The Grand Gulch Mine was established by Samuel L. Adams, Richard Bentley, and other men from the Mormon settlement at St. George, Utah, in the early 1870s to work a vein of rich copper ore called ... More

Grand Gulch Mine, Littlefield, Mohave County, AZ

Grand Gulch Mine, Littlefield, Mohave County, AZ

Significance: The Grand Gulch Mine was established by Samuel L. Adams, Richard Bentley, and other men from the Mormon settlement at St. George, Utah, in the early 1870s to work a vein of rich copper ore called ... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...

Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

North Entrance Road, Between Little Park & Bright Angel Point, Grand C...

Significance: North Entrance Road is significant as an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and the BPR to build quality automotive roads within national parks. Although most road-related... More

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Maricopa Point, South Rim, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Mari...

Significance: It is significant because it is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. With the discovery of uranium deposits, the mine was further ... More

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Maricopa Point, South Rim, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Orphan Lode Mine, North of West Rim Road between Powell Point and Mari...

Significance: It is significant because it is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. With the discovery of uranium deposits, the mine was further ... More

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Cany...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and Bureau of Public Roads (then part of the Department of Agriculture) to build quality automot... More

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyo...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build modern automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of Cape Royal Road and Point ... More

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyo...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build modern automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of Cape Royal Road and Point ... More

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyo...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build modern automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of Cape Royal Road and Point ... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Retaining No. 1, North side of Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Retaining No. 1, North ...

Significance: This retaining wall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the depression-era public... More

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Headwall No. 2, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Village Loop Headwall No. 2, Grand C...

Significance: This headwall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the western national parks duri... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

East Rim Drive, Between South Entrance Road & park boundary, Grand Can...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build quality automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of East Rim Drive representa... More

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87001411

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Power Plant, Coconino, Coconino County, AZ

Survey number: HAER AZ-2 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 87001411

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Boulder Street Headwall No. 1, Northwest corner of intersection of Boulder Street and Center Road, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park Roads, Boulder Street Headwall No. 1, North...

Significance: This headwall is representative of rustic style road structures constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and other depression-era public works agencies within the western national parks duri... More

Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, Coconino Count...

Significance: As the primary access road to facilities at Grand Canyon Village since the turn of the century, the evolution of Village Loop Drive reflects the growth of park visitation with attendant administra... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, S...

Significance: The Co-op Creek Bridge was constructed by the Bureau of Public Roads as part of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of th... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, S...

Significance: The Co-op Creek Bridge was constructed by the Bureau of Public Roads as part of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of th... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Co-op Creek Bridge, Spanning Co-op Creek, S...

Significance: The Co-op Creek Bridge was constructed by the Bureau of Public Roads as part of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of th... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, Page, Coconino County, AZ

Navajo Bridge, Spanning Colorado River at U.S. Highway 89 Alternate, P...

Significance: As the only crossing of the Colorado River for some 600 miles, the Navajo Bridge has had a profound impact on the commerce and transportation of a rugged, remote and isolated part of Arizona. Its ... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge, Spanning Colorado River, Grand Canyon,...

Significance: This is the site of the first bridge crossing of the Colorado River within the Grand Canyon National Park. It comprises an excellent example of an early 20th century suspension bridge designed fo... More

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

West Rim Drive, Between Grand Canyon Village & Hermit Rest, Grand Cany...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the National Park Service and Bureau of Public Roads (then part of the Department of Agriculture) to build quality automot... More

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyon, Coconino County, AZ

Cape Royal Road, Between North Entrance Road & Cape Royal, Grand Canyo...

Significance: The scenic drive is an early example of the cooperative agreement between the NPS and BPR to build modern automotive roads within the national parks. Extant features of Cape Royal Road and Point ... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon Village, Coconino County, AZ

Grand Canyon Village Utilities, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Cany...

Significance: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company (ATSF) was largely responsible for the development of Grand Canyon Village throughout the first half of the twentieth century. The railroad company... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point, Tropic, Garfield County, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road, State Highway 63 to Rainbow Point...

Significance: Development of the Bryce Canyon National Park Rim Road was promoted in part by the Union Pacific Railroad as a component in their plan combining train and automobile travel to create a "tourist lo... More

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Short Tunnel, Passing through Rock Spur on Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Springdale, Washington County, UT

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Short Tunnel, Passing through Rock Spur on ...

Significance: The development of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is significant to the development of the National Parks in Utah and Arizona. Access to the for parks in this area, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Cedar... More

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