Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Adopted May 18, 2006 as amended through November 6, 2008 The Quilt Walk Three years after Mormon pioneers arrived in the Great Basin, an exploration party led by Parley P. Pratt arrived at the valley of the Little Salt Lake, 250 miles south of Great Salt Lake City. The explorers recommended settlement as soon as possible, in order to access nearby iron ore deposits and plentiful grass. Southern Utah’s first settlers arrived on January 13, 1851 and established Parowan, the “mother town” of many settlements across the region. In March 1864 fifty-four pioneer families led by Jens Neilson left Parowan and crossed the high plateau to the east to settle what would become Panguitch. Land was soon cleared and irrigation ditches and canals were surveyed and dug. However, weather in the high mountain valley did not allow crops planted the first year to mature. In the face of possible starvation, seven men left for Parowan to get supplies for the starving settlers. They drove a light wagon as far as the base of the mountain, where they bogged down in heavy snow. They resorted to laying a quilt on the snow, walking across one, then spreading another, and so on, all the way across the mountain. One of the seven, Alex Matheson, recorded the story: At one time we were about to give up but we had a little prayer circle and asked God for guidance. We decided if we had faith as big as a mustard seed we could make it and bring back flour to our starving families. So we began our quilt laying in prayerful earnest. In this way we made our way over the deep crusted snow to Parowan. The return trip was harder with the weight of the flour, but we finally made it to our wagon and oxen and on home.
The trek became known as the Quilt Walk, and cemented a close tie between the two settlements. Scenic Byway 143, Utah’s Patchwork Parkway, provides a modern-day tie between these two pioneer communities, while weaving through a breathtaking patchwork of colors, cultures and climates, including Brian Head, Utah’s highest elevation town, sure to astound all who venture across this route to discover world-class archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic wonders. TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 7 Introduction...... 1 Historic...... 16 Map 1 - Regional Context...... 3 National Register of Historic Places Listings Table...... 23 Existing Historic Qualities Table...... 24 Map 5 - Historical Qualities...... 25 CHAPTER 2 Planning Process and Public Participation...... 4 CHAPTER 8 Natural...... 26 Existing Natural Qualities Table...... 30 CHAPTER 3 Map 6 - Natural Qualities...... 31 Vision & Goals...... 6
CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 4 Recreational...... 32 ...... 7 Corridor Boundary Existing Recreational Qualities Table...... 36 Map 2 - Highway Corridor & Major Land Uses...... 8 Map 7 - Recreational Qualities...... 37
CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 10 Archeological...... 9 Scenic...... 38 Existing Archeological Qualities Table...... 10 Existing Scenic Qualities Table...... 42 Map 3 - Archeological Qualities...... 11 Map 8 - Scenic Qualities...... 43
CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 11 Cultural...... 12 Transportation & Safety...... 44 Existing Cultural Qualities Table...... 14 Map 4 - Cultural Qualities...... 15
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 16 Interpretive...... 48 Implementation...... 57 Existing Interpretive Facilities and Sites Table...... 50 Existing Interpretive Publications, Products and Programming Table...... 51 CHAPTER 17 Proposed New Interpretive Facilities and Sites Table.....51 Acknowledgments...... 58
CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 18 Economic Development...... 52 Bibliography...... 60
CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 19 Tourism...... 53 Glossary...... 61
CHAPTER 15 Signage...... 56 Corridor Management Plan Document
Prepared for:
Iron County Commission Garfield County Commission Brian Head Town Council Panguitch City Council Parowan City Council
Prepared by: Five County Association of Governments
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (State Route county seats of Iron and Garfield counties Brian Head Peak offer spectacular views 143), located in the heart of Utah’s bracket the route with opportunities to stretching more than 100 miles in all southwest, serves as the gateway to a breath- experience Parowan, the "mother town" of directions. This westernmost extension of taking route across High Utah’s High Plateaus Plateaus. The route overlooks the Great Basin connects travelers to laying to the west, and is Heritage Highway 89, the known as the Markagunt backbone of the Mormon Plateau. Geologic deposits Pioneer National Heritage found atop the plateau form Area, Scenic Byway 12, the uppermost rise of the Utah’s first All American "Grand Staircase" of geologic Road, and Capitol Reef deposits which make their way Scenic Byway (State Route to the bottom of the Grand 24); creating a nationally- Canyon more than 100 miles renowned passage between to the south. Relatively new I-15 and I-70. This 55 lava flows about 1,000 years mile long gateway follows old atop the plateau surround ancient migration routes unique isolated communities used by native family clans of plant and animal life. moving from their western Alpine meadows sport desert wintering grounds to astounding displays of high summer hunting and wildflower blooms from early gathering lands. Brian July until late summer. Head, Utah's highest Abundant timber and cool elevation community, hosts summers brought native year-round recreational inhabitants and early settlers activities including the to the region in order to gather state's southernmost ski resort. Panguitch southern Utah and Panguitch, the first building materials, fuel wood, and herbs; Lake is a renowned sport fishery that draws pioneer settlement in Garfield County. graze domestic animals and to hunt game. crowds from throughout the west. The Cedar Breaks National Monument and These activities continue to the present day.
S !"#$ 1 Panguitch Lake as viewed from SR143 (Photo by Angel Crane, used with permission)
The Parkway weaves through a patchwork of geologic formations, forests, streams, lakes, heritage cultures, wildlife and wild flowers, capped by the breathtaking views of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Beginning at an Early summer wildflowers blooming atop the Markagunt Plateau near junction of SR143 and SR148 elevation of near 5,990 feet in Parowan the (Photo by Ed Carroll, used with permission) road climbs to Mammoth Summit- the highest point along the highway- at just over 10,400 feet, before descending to around night. Because of 13% grades and some opportunities and scenic beauty. 6,600 feet in Panguitch. sharp switchbacks, large trailers are not recommended from Parowan Canyon to State Route 143 received State Scenic Travelers on this occasionally steep and Brian Head. The plateau top is accessible Byway designation in 1989 and National twisting roadway shouldn't choose this route for travel trailers from Panguitch to the Forest Byway designation in 2000. as a speedy path to distant places. Because east. of areas with steep grades, the drive may In 2002 local stakeholders began to plan take one and a half hours or longer, Utah’s Patchwork Parkway offers new for the future of this resource and pursue depending on the explorer’s ventures along sights and adventures at nearly every twist additional federal designation. This this scenic drive. and turn. Travelers encounter archeological Corridor Management Plan is a result of sites, cultural events and activities, that collaborative effort. Snow tires or chains are advised during historical sites and structures, natural and winter months and the road is not plowed at geologic wonders, recreational
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3 The year 2002 was a high point for Resource, Conservation & Development Organizing Committee members contracted southwestern Utah civic and tourism leaders (RC&D), Inc. to prepare an application to with the Five County Association of and federal land management partners. the national scenic byways organization Governments to prepare a Corridor Scenic Byway 12 was designated as Utah's through the Utah Department of Management Plan (CMP). Association staff first “All American Road” in June. This Transportation for funding needed to had authored the Scenic Byway 12 CMP, and two-year process brought community, the committee wanted to utilize the expertise business, tourism, natural resource and of local professionals who know the area and economic interests together across two key local contacts. A contract was executed counties to craft a comprehensive plan for on July 18, 2005, and the planning process promoting Scenic Byway 12 as a major commenced. The planning process destination unto itself. documents the uniqueness of the area and the resources it contains and showcases the pride State Route 143 exhibits many intrinsic that local residents have in their area. qualities on par with those found along Whether or not the CMP will be used for Scenic Byway 12, but in a more compact application for federal designation, the stretch of highway. A meeting was called in planning process was very useful in bringing late 2002 to bring together a broad a variety of stakeholders along the highway cross-section of local elected officials, Identifying Intrinsic values locations on topographical together to collaboratively plan for the map during public meeting in Panguitch (Photo by Five regional economic development staff, County Association of Governments) future. tourism representatives and land managers to discuss the feasibility of pursuing national undertake the corridor management Locally elected officials support the process designation for State Route 143. Participants planning process. Participants also solicited to create a locally developed CMP, and wish formed the core Highway 143 Organizing local matching funds from county to keep promotion and maintenance Committee. A number on the Committee had commissions, tourism offices, and decisions at the local level. They retain the participated in the Scenic Byway 12 planning communities. More than $16,000 were right to withdraw from CMP development or process, and were very familiar with the committed as matching funds. The corridor the federal designation process at any time. steps that had to be taken to become eligible management planning grant of $48,000 was This does not indicate the lack of support for for national designation. The first step was submitted in August 2003. The grant was a locally developed and managed CMP, but to prepare a Corridor Management Plan. The approved in November 2004. provides for the termination of the Committee worked with Color Country application process if necessary.
4 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Additionally, the County Commissions retain • August 2003: CMP development conducted in February 2006. The Draft the right to de-designate should it be felt at grant package submitted to the state CMP was presented and discussed at length. any time in the future that federal designation of Utah. The application process for federal is not a benefit to their counties. • November 2004: Notice received of designation was described. Participants had CMP Grant Award. the opportunity to register their concerns and • June 2005: State Contract support regarding federal designation. Executed. • June 2005: Five County The Iron and Garfield County Commissions Association of Governments hired were then briefed regarding the planning to prepare the CMP. process, and authorized the Committee to • August 23-25, 2005: First series of proceed with an application for federal town meetings were held in three designation. highway communities. • September 23, 2005: Meeting with Other Public Outreach Scenic Byway Town Meeting at Brian Head City Offices a group of elders from the Paiute (Photo by Five County Association of Governments) Indian Tribe of Utah. Throughout the CMP process various public • February 7-9, 2006: Final round of relations tools and techniques have been used Highlights of Important Events Town Meetings. to inform the public of meetings and updates. Press releases were used and public notices • 1850s: Wagon roads follow Native Town Meetings posted throughout communities along the American trails onto the plateau in corridor. order to access timber. The first series of town meetings was held • 1960's: Roadway improved and during August and September 2005 in Ongoing Public Outreach paved to its existing cross section. Parowan, Brian Head, Panguitch and Cedar • 1989: State of Utah designates City (Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah). These Public input will continue through future Highway 143 a Scenic Byway. meetings provided a forum to explain the public meetings sponsored by the county • 2000: Designated as a Scenic Byway purpose of the CMP and allowed local commissions, state and federal agencies and by the U.S. Forest Service. residents to identify, locate, and describe the cities and towns. Further input will be • 2001: Corridor Study drafted by the meaningful intrinsic values along the coordinated through the Five County Utah Department of Transportation. corridor. The National Scenic Byways Association of Governments as the mayors, • October 2002: Highway 143 program was summarized and the concept commissioners and other agency leaders Organizing Committee formed and of intrinsic qualities was explained. meet throughout the years. the decision was made to develop a Participants took part in a mapping exercise CMP for federal designation. to locate important intrinsic qualities along Town meetings will be held periodically to • October 2002: Color Country the corridor. These important values serve review the annual report on the CMP and to Resource Conservation and as the backbone for this planning effort. gather public input used to modify the annual Development Council selected as report prior to finalization by the county financial manager. A second round of Town Meetings were commissions, mayors and agency leaders.
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 5 Vision Statement Goal Statements • The Highway 143 Organizing Committee will transition to a long Utah’s Patchwork Parkway will serve as the • Utah’s Patchwork Parkway will term management entity with the western gateway to Utah’s High Plateaus, remain a two lane state highway intent to oversee the implementation allowing those interested in a slower, with the west portion not suited for of this CMP. This will include the leisurely pace to explore the heritage of heavy truck traffic or high speed creation of a 501(c)3 non-profit native peoples and later settlers in the commuting. entity. pioneer communities of Parowan and Panguitch. • Improvements will focus on safe • Opportunities to educate the traveling travel and separating bicycle traffic public on the significance of the Visitors may also enjoy year-round from travel lanes. livestock industry in developed recreational opportunities in and colonizing/developing the area will around the Brian Head resorts and access the • Passing lanes will be installed at be developed through an interpretive breathtaking vistas of Cedar Breaks National strategic locations as determined by plan. Monument. Panguitch Lake provides fishing the Utah Department of and other water-related activities. The route Transportation in consultation with • While the corridor traverses both eventually links to other spectacular scenic local elected officials. public and private lands, the existence byways that lead across southern Utah’s of a designated scenic byway corridor plateau country. • Additional turnouts identified in does not imply public access onto this plan will be constructed in private lands. In addition to the many varied recreational order to provide interpretive uses enjoyed for many years by visitors and opportunities and locations for local residents alike, local residents will also slower traffic to pull out of the continue to use the route as a primary access travel lane. for other traditional uses such as livestock grazing, timber harvest, fuel wood gathering, • Livestock trailing will continue to and hunting as authorized by responsible occur. Additional safety measures land management agencies. will be deployed during livestock trailing operations.
6 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Utah’s Patchwork Parkway traverses identified corridor. These unique attributes overlooked and should be promoted. In privately owned holdings inside of are found in locations not immediately addition to national parks, there are also a established communities; public lands adjacent to the corridor. Examples include number of state parks in the area. managed by the Bureau of Land much of Cedar Breaks National Monument, Management, Forest Service, and National Parowan Gap west of Parowan, and the Park Service; and private recreational and Mammoth Creek area. A seven-mile long ranching lands outside of incorporated segment of U.S. “Heritage” Highway 89 communities. Approximately 34 percent of serves as a connector between Highway 12, the route crosses private lands. The Utah’s first All American Road and Utah’s remaining 66 percent is divided between the Patchwork Parkway. The plateau is Forest Service (44%), Bureau of Land headwater to the Sevier River, one of the Management (19%) and Cedar Breaks longest of the few south to north flowing National Monument (3%). The existence of inland rivers in the entire country. the scenic byway corridor along or across Committee members and the public private lands does not imply or grant any expressed strong desires to recognize these Parowan Gap located just west of Parowan has rights to public access. influences on the Parkway, therefore the regional significance beyond the Byway corridor itself Area of Influence is more expansive than and cannot be overlooked in terms of being an important tourism draw for byway travelers. This is Scenic Byway Corridor the Corridor. This plan does not provide deemed a site in the “area of influence” of the Byway. The corridor is defined by the ridge lines guidance or strategies for properties within (Photo courtesy of Five County Association of Governments) bordering Parowan Canyon, lines of sight the Area of Influence. atop the plateau, and the ridge lines along South Canyon leading into Panguitch (See The greater southwestern Utah area An Iron County land use committee charged Map 2). This boundary was established surrounding this corridor includes many with considering countywide land use issues because the highway is a primary premier destinations including Zion recently entertained a suggestion to change determining factor in land uses and National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, the designation of Cedar Breaks National management. Capitol Reef National Park and Grand Monument to National Park status. If this Staircase Escalante National Monument. proposal is accepted, Utah’s sixth national Area of Influence The influence of such world-renown park would be added literally at the top of The intrinsic qualities identified in this plan wonders on regional tourist traffic directed Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. are not limited to those located within the through this corridor area cannot be
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 7 "Utah's Patchwork Parkway" State Route 143 - Corridor Management Plan Highway Corridor & Major Land Uses Area of Influence Paragonah
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8 Archeological Southern Paiute peoples inhabited the only to walk along the shore and spear the region at the time of European settlement. fish. Archeological Quality involves those Sizable villages were located in or near characteristics of the scenic byways corridor many of the locations eventually used as Navajo traders followed migration routes off that are physical evidence of historic or town sites. Some of the highest elevation of this plateau to trade with the Paiutes and prehistoric human life or activity that are prehistoric Paiute village sites known new settlers. The Old Spanish Trail passed visible and capable of being inventoried and occur near Brian Head. just to the north of the plateau and made its interpreted. The scenic byway corridor’s way through what is now Parowan. archeological interest, as identified through ruins, artifacts, structural remains, and other This long history of human use provides a physical evidence have scientific significance myriad of archeological resources in and near that educate the viewer and stir an the highway corridor. Because some sites are appreciation for the past. also often considered sacred and are subject to damage, planning for possible interpretative Utah’s Patchwork Parkway follows ancient sites will take these sensitive factors into migration routes used by native family clans consideration. moving from their Great Basin wintering grounds to high summer hunting and gathering lands. The Sevier Fremont culture and earlier Archaic hunter-gatherers left Petroglyphs at Parowan Gap west of Parowan evidence of their passage, especially with (Photo from Utah Education Network, used with permission) rock art. This is especially apparent at nearby Parowan Gap just west of Parowan, where more than fifty inhabitited sites, hunting places and rock art panels give Much of the Markagunt Plateau was used evidence that the people who once lived in for hunting and gathering. Panguitch Lake the area were familiar with the Mesoamerica was a focal point of processing fish, game Many petroglyphs at Parowan Gap are readily and plants. Panguitch actually means ‘big visible from the roadway. Some, however, calendar used by ancient cultures in the necessitate a short hike for a closeup look. southwest and Mexico fish’ in the Paiute language. Trout were so (Photo courtesy of Five County Association of abundant in the lake that the natives had Governments)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 9 Existing Archeological Qualities
# Resource Location Agency A1 Parowan Gap West of Parowan Bureau of Land Management A2 Indian Village Remains Parowan Private Ownership A3 Petroglyphs Parowan Canyon Private Ownership A4 Numerous archeological sites Brian Head Vicinity US Forest Service A5 Petroglyphs Panguitch Lake Vicinity US Forest Service A6 Petroglyphs White Rocks Vicinity US Forest Service A7 Archeological Scatters Panguitch Creek Private Ownership A8 Old Navajo Trail (Paragonah) Unsure Alignment US Forest Service
Strategies for Archeological Proposed Actions for Archeological • Involve the Utah Division of State Resources Resources History in the strategic planning process and interpretive efforts. • Ensure that a responsible • Develop a strategic plan for organization or agency maintains archeological resources in the archeological sites that have been corridor for the protection of the identified as available for promoted sites. interpretation and public access. • Educate the public about the • Utilize interpretive facilities and archeological sites as a unique materials to educate the public resource that may be considered about archeological sites and sacred. their preservation. • Involve the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah in the strategic planning process and interpretive efforts.
• Involve the Utah Division of Indian affairs in the strategic planning process and interpretive efforts.
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11 Cultural cultural events held in the area are celebrations of the heritage of the people Cultural Quality is evidence and expressions and the uniqueness of this region. A of the customs or traditions of a distinct group cultural tradition that is not an event, but of people. Cultural features including, but not is strongly valued, is the tradition of limited to, crafts, music, dance, rituals, ranching and cattle and sheep drives along festivals, speech, food, special events, the corridor. This ranching tradition is vernacular architecture, etc., are currently treasured in this rural region. practiced. The cultural qualities of the corridor could highlight one or more significant communities and/or ethnic traditions. Native American Pow Wow in Panguitch (Photo by Tom Barlow, used with permission) Cultural resources along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway are a reflection of the events and traditions of the communities along the route. The town of Brian Head holds an annual The people of Parowan, Brian Head, Oktoberfest celebration at the resort. The Panguitch and the Paiute Tribe of Utah are resort also holds annual cultural events proud of their heritage and have numerous related to skiing. unique stories. The traditions presented in annual events, activities and festivals Parowan celebrates its rich heritage as the celebrate each community’s uniqueness. first southern Utah town with an annual birthday party including a town luncheon, The 1939 John Ford directed movie classic ”Drums The Panguitch Quilt Walk delights local pioneer dancing, singing and a town Along the Mohawk” was filmed along the byway corridor. residents and out of town visitors with meeting. The town has traditional pioneer (Photo provided by Parowan Heritage Foundation) colorful displays of home made quilts crafted celebrations of federal and state holidays, by local artisans. Panguitch also hosts an annual musicals and dramatic performances annual hot air balloon festival. An annual Pow in the historic theater. There is also an Wow is held in Panguitch providing an ideal annual summer solstice observation program opportunity to view and experience the colors, at Parowan Gap and Autumn Fest. Events music, dance and regalia of Native American such as these are an example of some of culture. the regional cultural traditions. All of the
12 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Strategies for Cultural Resources E. Encourage the promotion and preservation of heritage activities that A. Provide a forum for local governments, highlight local traditions, handiwork, arts businesses, and state and federal agencies to and crafts. work together regarding commercial development along the byway. F. Encourage local communities to become active participants in the Utah State Pioneer B. Do not restrict traffic use (i.e. log trucks, Communities / Main Street Program. cattle trucks, bicycles or agricultural equipment, etc.), but continue to adhere to UDOT regulations already in place. Proposed Actions for Cultural Resources
C. Accommodate growth and development in A. Continue to provide a comprehensive list a manner sensitive to existing cultural of cultural activities to be included in concerns. marketing packets. The cowboy in America is alive and well along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. There are D. Support the following goals that are in B. Partner with the Heritage Highway 89 many opportunities for horseback riding on concert with local general plans: Alliance and Scenic Byway 12 Committee. trails that range from the sagebrush covered lowlands and pinon forests to high altitude alpine meadows. (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & C Promote a regular interface Brian Head Tourism Bureau) between representatives from agriculture and tourism through scheduling training seminars with Utah State University and with the Utah Department of Agriculture.
C Through agricultural diversification, also known as “agritainment”, promote opportunities for tourism and tourist events/attractions.
C Encourage grant and foundation research towards the establishment of museums, art galleries and Main Street projects in the byway communities. Agriculture and ranching continues to play a significant cultural role in the lives of local residents in the Byway area. (Photo courtesy of SURWEB) Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 13 Existing Cultural Resources
# Resource Location Agency C1 Historic District Parowan Parowan City C2 Past Rodeo/County Fair Parowan Iron County C3 Cemetery Parowan Parowan City C4 Livestock Trail Parowan Canyon Private Ranch Owners C5 Camping/Hunting Parowan Canyon and Tributaries US Forest Service C6 Berry Collecting/Rockchuck Hunting Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C7 Hidden Haven Waterfall Parowan Canyon Unknown C8 Willow Collection Parowan Canyon Various Landowners C9 Livestock Trail Parowan Canyon Private Ranch Owners C10 Livestock Trail Parowan Canyon Private Ranch Owners C11 Mt Messiaen Monument Parowan Canyon UDOT C12 Brian Head Resort Brain Head Town Private Resort Owners C13 Site of “Minnie's Mansion” Intersection of SR 143 and SR 148 US Forest Service C14 Site of Holyoak Sheep Camp Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C15 Site of "Shepherd Of The Hills" movie set Sidney Valley US Forest Service C16 Sheep Grazing Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service & Private Ranches C17 Site of historic Creamery Lowder Creek US Forest Service C18 Wild Vegetables Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C19 Squirrel Trail Lowder Creek US Forest Service C20 Site of "Drums Along The Mohawk" movie set Sidney Valley US Forest Service C21 Willow Collection Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C22 Juniper Berries Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C23 Native Forbs Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C24 Site of “Bob, Son of Battle” movie set Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C25 CCC Camp Markagunt Plateau US Forest Service C26 Blue Spring West of Panguitch Lake Private Landowners C27 Historic Paiute and Pioneer Summer Camps Panguitch Lake Private Landowners & US Forest Service C28 Pinon Pine Nut Harvesting Foothills south of Panguitch City BLM C29 Panguitch Cemetery Panguitch Panguitch City C30 Panguitch Main Street Panguitch Panguitch City C31 Heritage Highway 89 Panguitch Heritage Highway 89 Alliance
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C27 Administration Cultural Qualities Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Park Service (NPS) Brian Head Private Major Roads State Trust Land C26 State Route 143 State Wildlife Reserve/ C12 C23 C24 County Road Management Area C19 C20 C25 State Route US Forest Service (USFS) C18 C22 Interstate USFS Wilderness Area C17 US Route Water C21 Highway 143 Corridor Town Boundaries C13 C14 C15 C16 Hatch 14 89 148 Five County Association of Governments February 2008 Curt Hutchings FCAOG GIS uses information and data from many different sources which may be of differing accuracy and which have been integrated to provide a planning context. These products should be used only for the purpose they were intended. For specific data source Miles information, please contact FCAOG GIS. 0 2.5 5 10 15 20 (435) 673-3548 email: [email protected]
15 Historic lizards, mouse-men, bear claws, and either end of the trail despite official mountain sheep. condemnation of the practice. The traffic in Historic Quality encompasses legacies of the human beings reverberated among the peoples past that are distinctly associated with The Old Spanish Trail traverses the northern who lived along the trail for many years physical elements of the landscape, whether and western fringes of the byway’s Area of longer than the caravans plied their trade. natural or manmade, that are of such historic Influence. The Trail linked two provinces of significance that they educate the viewer and Early in 2002, Senator Campbell introduced Mexico separated by such difficult stir an appreciation for the past. The historic the Old Spanish Trail Recognition Act. In topography and climatic extremes that, elements reflect the actions of people and 2002, Congress passed the bill unanimously. despite attempts beginning as early as 1776, may include buildings, settlement patterns, a route was successfully opened only in and other examples of human activity. Southern Paiutes were the first to meet the 1829. In that year Antonio Armijo, a Historic features can be inventoried, early pioneers. Mormon settlers moved into merchant from Santa Fe, led 60 men and 100 mapped, and interpreted. They possess the Parowan area in 1851, forging a wagon mules on the known trails blazed northward integrity of location, design, setting, trail up Parowan Canyon to access timber for by trappers and traders with the Utes, and material, workmanship, feeling, and the settlement that would become the staging backtracked along the route Spanish padres association. ground for settlement across southern Utah Dominguez and Escalante recorded as they and the greater southwest. Parowan is now returned to Santa Fe from southern Utah known as the “Mother Town of the History of the Utah’s Patchwork more than fifty years earlier. Southwest”. Parkway Archaic hunter-gatherers and the Sevier News of the opening of trade with California Fremont culture were the first known resulted in immediate commerce between inhabitants of the region. Petroglyphs, pit Santa Fe and Los Angeles. With a few houses, arrowheads and pottery dating from exceptions, pack trains made annual treks A.D. 750 to 1250 have been found in the area between New Mexico and California, and are evidence that it contained a major bringing woven Mexican products to thoroughfare of early Native Americans. California, which lacked sheep, and bartering them for horses and mules, scarce in New At nearby Parowan Gap, a natural mountain Mexico. Emigrants from New Mexico began pass twelve miles northwest of Parowan, to take the Spanish Trail to California in the late 1830s, and outlaws used the trail to raid Monument to Parley P. Pratt located in the Parowan ancient inhabitants inscribed petroglyphs on Heritage Park marking the spot where the first party smooth-surfaced boulders that feature snakes, the California ranchos. Raids for Indian of LDS settlers camped while exploring the region in slaves became common, with victims sold at 1850. The flagpole they erected is still standing.
16 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Parowan City The western gateway to roads and bridges as they traveled, finally the building was completed in 1867 and Utah’s Patchwork Parkway is Southern reaching Center Creek in Parowan on served as a place of worship, town council Utah’s first pioneer settlement, Parowan. January 13, 1851. hall, school building, social hall, and tourist Many original and turn-of-the-20th -Century camp. In 1939 it was restored through the homes and businesses in the center of Within days, the settlement organization was efforts of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Parowan are still standing. A number of completed. Companies of men were a Parowan-sponsored WPA project. It is now museums and heritage parks commemorating dispatched to build a road up the canyon, a a museum of Parowan's early history. the past are open to the public. Parowan City townsite was surveyed and laid into lots, and blends a rich historical past with present-day, a fort and a log council house were Parowan has been called the "Mother Town small-town hospitality. Set in a beautiful established. The council house was used as of the Southwest" because of the many natural location, it serves as a year-round church, schoolhouse, theater, and community pioneers who left to start other communities in gateway to Brian Head resorts and Cedar recreation center for many years. southern Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Breaks National Monument. According to and even Oregon and Wyoming. In its first the Five County Association of year, colonists were asked to settle Johnson Governments, Parowan City's population in Fort, now Enoch, where a stockade was built, 2005 was approximately 2800. and were also sent to settle along Coal Creek to manufacture iron. That settlement became An annual birthday celebration Cedar City. commemorates Parowan's founding on January 13, 1851, just twelve months after Parowan's first settlers were instructed to plant Parley P. Pratt, a Mormon apostle, and crops to sustain themselves and immigrants members of his exploring party discovered who would open up the coal and iron ore the Little Salt Lake Valley and nearby deposits. Parowan settlers also developed deposits of iron ore. On January 8, 1850 Pratt local industries including a tannery, sawmill, had raised a liberty flagpole above Heap's cotton mill, factories for making saddles and Spring (now known as Parowan Heritage harnesses, furniture and cabinets, shoes, and Parowan's historic "Crown Jewel", the Rock Church Park) and dedicated the site as "The City of stands in the center of town square. Construction of guns; there also were both carpentry and Little Salt Lake." Based on Pratt's the Rock Church began in 1863 and the work was blacksmith shops. By the early 1900s both completed in 1867. The Rock Church was designed exploration report, Brigham Young, the after the Salt Lake City Tabernacle. Over the years, sheep and dairy industries were well Mormon prophet, called for the the rock church has been used as a place of worship, established. Eventually, local farms were establishment of Parowan as the center for town council hall, school building, social hall, and a noted for their quality Rambouillet sheep, and tourist camp. (Source: Parowan City Corp.) colonization across a broad region. the Southern Utah Dairy Company, a cooperative venture begun in 1900, produced Mormon apostle George A. Smith was In 1861 construction began on a large church dairy products and was known for its "Pardale appointed to head the establishment of this building to stand in the center of the public Cheese." "Iron Mission" in 1850. The first company of square. The pioneers envisioned a building of 120 men, 31 women, and 18 children braved three stories, built from the abundant yellow Iron mining in the twentieth century brought winter weather traveling south from Provo sandstone and massive timbers in nearby prosperity to Iron County. Economic forces during December. They sometimes built canyons. Known as the "Old Rock Church," forced the closure of the mines and the
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 17 In 1998 a cooperative venture between the Head’s unique name. The highest peak of the city, Parowan Heritage Foundation, Parowan Markagunt Plateau was originally known as High School Agriculture Department, Utah Monument Peak because of its use by early Division of Wildlife Resources and the Utah surveying expeditions as a point of reference. Quality Growth Commission started Its name was changed at the turn of the 20th restoring and developing the Dr. Meeks century. Some claim that the famous explorer Pioneer Farmstead, urban fishery and John Wesley Powell named the peak for an Outdoor Learning Center on the original official in the Geological Survey Office by the farmstead site of Parowan’s first doctor. name of Bryan. Others say that the peak was
In the 1870's lumber from Parowan Canyon sawmills named for the famous politician William was freighted to Salt Lake City for use in building the Jennings Bryan. Still others say the wife of a famous Mormon Tabernacle organ. Until the mid- United States government official lobbied for 1950's local sawmills produced fine lumber. This old sepia photograph of a local mill along the corridor the name change. In any case, the spelling (unknown name or exact location) is a good example soon changed, and Brian Head became the of the types of historic industry that took place along accepted name for the peak of 11,307 feet. the Patchwork Parkway corridor (Source: Parowan Main Street Corporation). Native American inhabitants used the lands completion of Interstate 15 threatened surrounding the peak for hunting and economic depression in the early 1980s. gathering during the summer and fall seasons. Determined Parowan citizens pulled together Early settlers established small ranching to develop an economic plan of action to Historic Meeks Cabin in Parowan. Dr. Priddy Meeks operations on homesteads in the high was the first doctor in Southern Utah. He came with keep the community viable. Farmers and his family to Parowan in May of 1865 and built his mountain meadows atop the plateau. These ranchers are working together to increase the home and office just west of the fort. He later moved summertime operations produced thousands of number of agribusinesses and dairies. City to other communities being settled by Parowan pounds of cheese and butter that were shipped families before settling permanently in Orderville, officials have maintained financial stability Utah. (Source: Parowan Heritage Foundation.) to the booming mining towns of Silver Reef, while encouraging community projects that Pioche and Frisco. This was an important preserve the pioneer heritage and increase source of cash for the settlers of Parowan and tourism during all seasons. Parowan is the Other local historic sites include the original Panguitch. site of the annual Iron County Fair on Labor town square with the Old Rock Church, the Day weekend; it also is a host community for War Memorial and Rose Garden, the the Utah Summer Games and sponsor of the Third/Fourth Ward LDS chapel built in 1919, annual "Christmas in the Country" and the Jesse N. Smith Home Museum. celebration each November. Parowan City supports a Parowan Community Theater, which produces In 1990 Parowan City and Parowan Heritage outstanding theatrical productions throughout Foundation began development of Parowan the year. Heritage Park at Heap's Spring. The park A surviving historic photograph of visitors at Minnie’s includes an amphitheater, a grotto and pond, Brian Head Mansion as it appeared over three quarters of a a picnic site, and commemorative statuary. No one really knows the origin of Brian century ago. (Photo courtesy of town of Brian Head.)
18 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) covered with mattresses of hay. It took them These high four days just to reach the saw mills, located mountain near the present day ski resort, Brian Head. homesteads Once they got there they realized they had to became known as go back to Cedar City again. The wagons “Little Ireland” they brought with them could not carry logs due to the through the heavy snows, and it was relatively lush determined that sleighs were needed to do the Miriam “Minnie” Adams, photo vegetation atop task. date unknown. (Photo courtesy of the plateau. town of Brian Head.) Charles Adams, The way back was just as arduous as the trip up. The snow had obliterated the trail they Photo of the “Old Sorrel” sculpture located on the an enterprising young man from Parowan, campus of Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah built a large lodge in what is now Cedar had originally blazed and the snow was even (Photo courtesy of SUU) Breaks National Monument in 1921 to deeper. The wagons could not make it and entertain visitors and rent rooms. The were abandoned at a clearing. It was in this population in 2005 was approximately 125. business quickly became the focus of phase of their march that an old sorrel horse The town also hosts a seasonal transient guest entertainment for residents and visitors alike. proved so valuable. Placed out at the front of population of about 5,000. Charles Adams’ daughter Minnie helped run the party, the horse, strong and quiet, would dance hall operations. Local sheep herders walk steadily into the drifts, pushing and Immediately after incorporation Brian Head dubbed the place “Minnie’s Mansion.” The straining against the snow, throwing himself municipal government became highly business lasted only five years due to the into the drifts again and again until they gave involved in providing public services and short season and structural damage from way. Then he would pause for a rest, sitting promoting development. The town maintains heavy snows, but has become legendary as down on his haunches the way a dog does, signs advertising the resort and sponsors the beginning of the hospitality industry at heave a big sigh, then get up and start all booths at ski shows to promote tourism in Brian Head. over again. "Old Sorrel" was credited with southern Utah. Town officials also work being the savior of the expedition. closely with Brian Head Enterprises in Brian Head is also traversed by the Old sponsoring recreational events and activities. Sorrel Trail, the route used to haul timber to In 1964 Burton Nichols built a ski resort near Cedar City for the first structure on the Brian Head Peak. It included a T-bar, Town plans include roads, hiking trails, campus of what would become Southern chairlift, and warming hut. In the 1970s the snowmobile and ATV trails, as well as the Utah University. On January 5, 1898, a resort was expanded to include two lift areas, development of snow making capabilities. The group of men, the first of a long line of and in March 1975 the resort became an community's overall objective is to "refine the townsmen to face the bitter winter weather of incorporated community. Recreation is the overall pattern of land uses, such that the the mountains, left Cedar City. Their task base of Brian Head's economy, and includes resulting town form takes advantage of Brian was to cut logs necessary to supply the wood skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling in Head's unique setting, creates an attractive and for the new building. They waded through the winter and spring, and backpacking, livable community, preserves and enhances snow that often was shoulder deep, pushing mountain biking, and hiking in the summer the alpine recreation experience and allows and tramping their way up the mountains, and fall. According to the Five County Brian Head to compete successfully within the sleeping in holes scraped out of the snow and Association of Governments, Brian Head's regional resort marketplace.”
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 19 Panguitch City following notice appeared in the Deseret persons. Agriculture along with cattle and Panguitch, the county seat and largest News in early 1871: "All those who wish to sheep raising formed the basic economy. community of Garfield County, is built on go with me to resettle Panquitch Valley, will the south side of the Panguitch Valley meet me at Red Creek on the 4th day of A dam was built at Panguitch Lake to enable between Panguitch Creek on the west and the March, 1871 and we will go over the it to hold more water for irrigation. The West Sevier River on the east. The settlement was mountain in company to settle that country." Panguitch Irrigation Company operates first called Fairview, but the name was The company arrived March 18th or 19th, ditches and canals that follow courses laid out changed to Panguitch, a Paiute word meaning found no snow on the ground, the dwellings by early surveyors. "big fish," for nearby Panguitch Lake. In and clearings unmolested, and even the crops March 1864 fifty-four pioneer families from of earlier settlers still standing. Panguitch architecture is characterized by Parowan and surrounding settlements were beautiful, locally made, red brick. Making led by Jens Neilson across the Markagunt brick was a community affair. The two-story Plateau. A fort was built on the present brick structures are generally the oldest; the school square. Cabins were built around the second generation of red brick homes were perimeter, pens and corrals were included for one-story dwellings. cattle, horses, and sheep. Land was soon cleared and irrigation ditches and canals were Electricity arrived in 1910. The Social Hall, surveyed and excavated. built about 1900 and destroyed by fire before During the first winter, supplies ran out. 1920, was rebuilt and was the center of drama, Seven men were sent to Parowan for grain. dance, social, scout, and youth activities, Their trek, using quilts to stay atop deep including court games. It is still in use today. snows, has been memorialized as the famous In 1940 Panguitch reached its largest population - 1,979 persons. During World Quilt Walk described on the inside cover of Historic red brick home in Panguitch is a fine representation this document. of many others found throughout this mountain valley War II, many people left town to work in war community. industries. On April 10, 1865 three men were killed by Indians in cental Utah’s Sanpete The settlers first moved into the fort. In 1954-55, Croft Sawmills began operations County--hostilities which started the Black Progress later brought a gristmill, sawmills, in Panguitch and brought many new people Hawk War. Panguitch residents were advised a shingle mill, post office, tannery, shoe into town while allowing many area people to to leave, and the town was abandoned in May shop, lime and brick kilns, a hotel, and a remain. In 1970 Kaibab Industries acquired 1866. Residents left their homes and crops co-op store. The meetinghouse built in the the sawmill and became the largest employer. and sought safety in Parowan and other fort continued to be used as a school and for At the present time, tourism seems to be the communities. church services. most economically feasible industry. Panguitch is near five national parks as well as In 1870 Brigham Young, the Mormon On March 9, 1882 the territorial legislature monuments and near class A trout streams and prophet, made a trip through the valley and created Garfield County and set the current lakes. Campgrounds, recreation areas, a ski decided it was time to resettle. He called boundaries. Panguitch was named the county resort, and mixed conifer forests surround the George W. Sevy, a resident of Harmony, to seat. The city was incorporated in 1899. Its town. According to the Five County gather a company and resettle Panguitch. The 1890 U.S. Census population was 1,015 Association of Governments, Panguitch City's
20 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) population in 2005 was approximately 1,600 galleries and artisan studios, heritage the historic period extends from the earliest persons. lodging, western adventures, historic settlement resource, an extant log cabin sites, celebrations, antiques and constructed in 1864, to the construction of the th July 24 , Utah’s Pioneer Day, is celebrated indigenous foods. last motel court in 1964. The historic and as Homecoming, the largest local architectural resources of the district are celebration. Events include a parade, eligible within the following areas of reunions (family and class), community Panguitch Historic District significance: Exploration/Settlement, breakfast, pit barbeque dinner, races, games, Community Planning and Development, rodeo, and dance. A beautiful historic On November 16, 2006, The Panguitch Agriculture, Commerce, Entertainment cemetery lies about two miles east of the Historic District was listed on the National /Recreation and Social History. The District is town on Highway 89. Tombstones date to the Register of Historic Places. The district also significant for an intact concentration of 1870s. includes the historic town plat of Panguitch, historic buildings, which exhibit a high level which is only slightly smaller than the of integrity, craftsmanship, and creativity. The With the addition of new baseball diamonds, current city limits. There are 386 large number of historic buildings constructed the Triple C Arena, Business Incubation contributing primary resources, about 59 of locally-made red brick is particularly Center and a very active Main Street percent of the total number of resources. The impressive. This brick is distinct to the Committee, Panguitch has become the host historic district is significant for its Panguitch community in color, and in the of many festivals and events. These include association with the history and development early twentieth century, in texture. Overall, the Cowboys Aren’t Dead Festival, Ice of Panguitch from an agricultural outpost to the brick is darker red than in most Utah Breaker Baseball Tournament, Quilt Walk a growing city with tourism as a major part towns of the same age. Panguitch residents Festival, Balloon Festival, Homecoming, of its economic base. The themes of take great pride in their unique brick Garfield County Fair, Indian Pow Wow, and Panguitch history have been early settlement, buildings. Although there are a number of the 200 mile Desperado Dual road bicycle farming, ranching, mercantilism and tourism. architecturally significant institutional and race. An isolated pioneer outpost for many years, commercial buildings, the district is primarily the residents of Panguitch formed a close- significant for the high number of Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area knit community consisting of mostly architecturally significant residences from descendants of its earliest settlers. As Utah was celebrating it's heritage on throughout the period of significance, Ranching made many residents prosperous including a large number of individualistic Monday, July 24, 2006, the U.S. House of and by the early 1920s, Panguitch was the Arts & Crafts bungalows. The architectural Representatives passed a bill establishing the richest per capita town in Utah. After the legacy includes a distinct hybrid house-type of National Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area. depression years, when many ranching The national designation recognizes the the 1920s and 1930s, unique to the Panguitch fortunes were lost, tourism grew to augment history, architecture and culture along "the community. This Panguitch house-type of the ranching in the city’s economy. Tourism in heritage highway," and includes U.S. 1920s and 1930s is large with a square southern Utah grew with the proliferation of Highway 89 in Panguitch, footprint under a pyramidal-with-projecting- the automobile. The community’s proximity bays roof, and an eclectic mix of Victorian, The bill underwent several renditions through to five national parks and other recreational Bungalow and Period Revival stylistic six years of negotiation and survived three areas has been a boon to Panguitch. Because elements. The unique Panguitch house sessions of Congress. The heritage area of the significant impact tourism had on the dominated the 1920s and 1930s; and unlike defines in a distinctly local blend of art landscape of Panguitch in the early 1960s, most Utah communities, only a few examples
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 21 of traditional period cottages are found in the Proposed Actions for Historic town. Prior to listing, three buildings within Resources the district were individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Despite A. Support the efforts of the Parowan Heritage some late twentieth century intrusions, the Foundation and Panguitch Historic Society. Panguitch Historic District represents and contributes to the history of Panguitch, Utah.
Strategies for Historic Resources
A. Work with counties and towns along the route to refine land use plans and ordinances to accommodate growth and development sensitive to existing historic concerns.
B. Work with counties and towns to develop an inventory and preservation plan for the historic structures in the corridor, such as pioneer houses and outbuildings and frontier fences.
C. Support fund raising efforts for restoration and renovation of important historic structures along the route (consider seeking National or State Historic Register listing, by district or structure).
D. Continue to develop interpretive materials that provide comprehensive historic highlights of the corridor.
E. Work with towns and individuals to identify and develop sites that highlight historic events along the corridor. A historic pioneer era home in Parowan City displays a surreal winter wonderland appearance. There are opportunities along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (SR143) for similar discoveries during any season of the year. F. Involve the Utah Division of State History (Photograph used with permission courtesy of Ed Carroll Photography). in interpretive efforts.
22 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) National Register of Historic Places Structures within Scenic Byway 143 Corridor Area of Influence
Garfield County
Property Name Property Address Property Significance Year Listed Federal Listing #
Owens Jr., William T. and Mary Isabell R., 95 N. 100 E.; Panguitch Historical Significance: Event, person, Architecture/Engineering. 1999 99000399 House Architectural Style: Bungalow/ Craftsman Historic Function: Single Domestic Dwelling Current Function: Single Domestic Dwelling
Panguitch Carnegie Library 75 E. Center; Panguitch, Historical Significance: Event/ Education 1984 84000148 Area of significance: Education Historic Function: Education
Panguitch Tithing Office - Bishops Storehouse 100 E. Center; Panguitch Historical Significance: Event, Architecture/ Engineering 1985 85003664 Architectural Style: Late Victorian, Other Area of Significance: Architecture, Religion, Commerce Historic Function: Agricultural/Subsistence, Religion Current Function: Recreation and Culture, Social (Meeting Hall, Museum)
Panguitch Social Hall 50 E. Center; Panguitch Historical Significance: Event 1998 98001376 (also known as Panguitch Playhouse; Panguitch Area of Significance: Entertainment/ Recreation Opera House) Historic Function: Recreation and Culture (Auditorium, Music Facility, Sport Facility, Theater) Current Function: Recreation and Culture (Auditorium, Music Facility, Sport Facility, Theater)
Pole Hollow Archeological Site Address Restricted, near Historical Significance: Information Potential 1981 not applicable Panguitch Area of Significance: Art, Prehistoric Cultural Affiliation: Native American Historic Function: Agricultural, Subsistence/ Animal Facility, Processing Current Function: Industry/Processing/Extraction, Landscape, Extractive Facility, Unoccupied Land
Iron County
Property Name Property Address Property Significance Year Listed Federal Listing #
Lyman, William and Julia, House 191 S. Main; Parowan Historical Significance: Architectural/ Engineering 2000 00000355 Architectural Style: Gothic Area of Significance: Social History, Architecture Historic Function: Single Domestic Dwelling Current Function: Single Domestic Dwelling
Meeks-Green Farmstead Building Approximately 40 North Historical Significance: Event 1994 94000295 400 West; Parowan Area of Significance: Health/M edicine, Agriculture Historic Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Current Function: Vacant/Not in Use
Parowan Meeting House Center Block of Main Historical Significance: Event, Architecture/ Engineering 1976 76001818 (Also known as Parowan Rock Church) Street, Between Center Architectural Style: Not listed and 100 South; Parowan Area of Significance: Architecture, Religion Historic Function: Religious Structure Current Function: Recreation and Culture (Museum)
Parowan Tithing Office 21 N. 100 W.; Parowan Historical Significance: Event 1985 85003672 Area of Significance: Religious/, Commerce Historic Function: Religion Current Function: Single Domestic Dwelling
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 23 Smith, Jesse N., House 45 W. 100 S.; Parowan Historical Significance: Person, Architecture/ Engineering 1975 75001807 Architectural Style: Other, Not listed Area of Significance: Architecture, Exploration/ Settlement Historic Function: Single Domestic Dwelling Current Function: Recreation and Culture (Museum)
Parowan Gap Petroglyphs Parowan Gap Historical Significance: Information Potential 1975 75001806 Area of Significance: Art, Prehistoric Cultural Affiliation: Fremont Historic Function: Recreation and Culture- Work of Art (Sculpture, Carving, Rock Art) Current Function: Landscape/Park
Existing Historical Qualities
# Resource Location H1 Historic Buildings Parowan City H2 Old Wooden Flume Parowan Canyon H3 Power Plant Ditch Parowan Canyon H4 Squaw Rock Parowan Canyon H5 Benson Sawmill Parowan Canyon H6 CCC Bridges Parowan Canyon H7 Silica Mine Parowan Canyon H8 Yankee Meadows Reservoir First Left Hand Canyon H9 Steam Engine Meadows Brian Head H10 Brian Head Peak Brian Head H11 Navajo Point Brian Head H12 Tinks Race Track Brian Head H13 Historic Caretakers Cabin Cedar Breaks H14 CCC Visitor's Center 1937 Cedar Breaks H15 Cedar Breaks Lodge Cedar Breaks H16 Adam's Ranch "Little Ireland" Lowder Creek H17 Ireland Meadows Lowder Creek H18 Lyman Ranch Lowder Creek H19 Boiler Springs Mammoth Creek H20 Historic Sheep Grazing (EA) Markagunt Plateau H21 Bristle Cone Pine Birch Spring Knoll H22 Old Horse Race Track Panguitch Lake H23 Size Mine South Canyon H24 Blackhawk Wars Panguitch Valley H25 Panguitch Historic District Panguitch City H## Mormon Heritage Area ---- H## Old Sorrel Trail ---- H## Old Spanish Trail ----
24 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) "Utah's Patchwork Parkway" State Route 143 - Corridor Management Plan Historical Qualities Map
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Administration Historical Qualities Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Park Service (NPS) Brian Head H22 Private H9 Major Roads State Trust Land State Route 143 State Wildlife Reserve/ County Road Management Area H10 State Route US Forest Service (USFS) H20 Interstate USFS Wilderness Area H21 US Route Water H11 Highway 143 Corridor Town Boundaries H16 H12 H17H18 H15 H19 Hatch 14 H14 H13 89 148 Five County Association of Governments February 2008 Curt Hutchings FCAOG GIS uses information and data from many different sources which may be of differing accuracy and which have been integrated to provide a planning context. These products should be used only for the purpose they were intended. For specific data source Miles information, please contact FCAOG GIS. 0 2.5 5 10 15 20 (435) 673-3548 email: [email protected]
25 Natural toads are some species of special interest found along the Parkway. World-class hunting Natural Quality applies to those features in opportunities for mule deer, Rocky Mountain the visual environment that are in a elk, pronghorn antelope and black bear relatively undisturbed state. These features abound. predate the arrival of human populations and may include geological formations, fossils, landform, water bodies, vegetation, and wildlife. There may be evidence of human activity, but the natural features reveal minimal disturbances.
Spectacular lava fields along SR143 provide the traveler with a sense of the awesome forces of nature Natural intrinsic qualities abound along that have shaped the terrain. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. Such qualities (Photo by Five County Association of Governments) include geological formations, paleontological phenomenon, vegetation eroded from the Claron formation. The and wildlife. vegetation, wildlife and geology of the area become a living laboratory for those Because the road passes through different interested in natural and geologic aspects of ecosystems, vegetation and wildlife are the journey. For others it is simply a vivid quite diverse. Factors such as elevation, display of color and natural sculpture that temperature, available moisture, soil attracts their attention on this scenic drive. makeup and slope direction effect plant distribution. The Markagunt Plateau is important because the natural lakes, riparian areas and high Crystal clear water flows in Mammoth Creek along SR143 in this late fall photograph. Soon snow will Erosion has played a major role in mountain habitat provide for a wide variety provide a white blanket covering this area as the exposing many geologic formations of wildlife. More than 350 fish and wildlife season changes into winter. (Photo by Five County Association of Governments) throughout the corridor. The crown jewel species live on the plateau. Utah prairie dog, of these formations is Cedar Breaks National peregrine falcon, three-toed woodpecker, Monument, a 2,000 foot deep amphitheater northern goshawk, sage grouse, and boreal
26 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Sixteen species of rare plants also exist on the plateau. Several plants grow only on habitats provided by unique rock formations. Some of the last remaining tall forb plant communities remaining in Utah are found on the plateau.
Brian Head hosts an annual week-long Field Ecology course in June. Teachers use state- of-the-art equipment to learn various surveying techniques. They are also instructed how to take field notes, analyze data, and other research skills vital to strengthen secondary school science curriculums.
The abundance and diversity of natural resources were vital to sustaining early Native American cultures, early explorers and Mormon settlers. These included unique silica deposits and timber as well as other natural resources.
Strategies for Natural Qualities A. Encourage communities to adopt ordinances that help ensure maximum protection of nighttime skies.
B. Develop sites and interpretive materials that highlight natural resources along the corridor.
C. Cooperate with all agencies on long range planning.
D. Cooperate in the efforts to develop a Two adventurers contemplate activities they have planned for a sunny morning near Cedar Mountain driving tour. Cedar Breaks. (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 27 A young family enjoying a spectacular view at Cedar Breaks National Monument. A huge natural amphitheater has been eroded out of the variegated Pink Cliffs (Claron Formation) near the junction of Utah’s Patchwork Parkway and SR148. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift and erosion have created a deep canyon of rock walls, fins, spires and columns, that spans some three miles, and is over 2,000 feet deep. The rim of the canyon is over 10,000 feet above sea level, and is forested with islands of Englemann spruce, subalpine fir and aspen; separated by broad meadows of brilliant summertime wildflowers. (Photo courtesy of the Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
28 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) The natural beauty found along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway is second to none. (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 29 Existing Natural Qualities
# Resource Location N1 Sols Spring Parowan Canyon N2 Vermilion Castle First Left Hand Fork Canyon N3 Five Mile Campground First Left Hand Fork Canyon N4 Bear Caves Parowan Canyon N5 Sugarloaf Mountain West of Brian Head N6 Twisted Forest Ashdown Gorge N7 Top 10 Night Sky Site Cedar Breaks N8 Bristlecone Pine Cedar Breaks N9 Cedar Breaks Natl. Monument Cedar Breaks N10 Ashdown Gorge WA West of Cedar Breaks N11 Wildflowers/Fall Foliage Markagunt Plateau N12 Bark Beetle Infestation Markagunt Plateau spruce forests N13 Red Aspen Grove Castle Creek N14 Trophy Elk Markagunt Plateau N15 Mammoth Spring Mammoth Creek headwater N16 Lava Flow Panguitch Lake N17 Panguitch Lake Panguitch Lake N18 White Rocks South Canyon N19 Outdoor Classroom Panguitch
30 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) "Utah's Patchwork Parkway" State Route 143 - Corridor Management Plan Natural Qualities Map
Paragonah
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Panguitch N1 15 N19
N2N3
N18 143 12 Legend
Administration N4 Natural Qualities Bureau of Land Management (BLM) N17 National Park Service (NPS) Brian Head Private Major Roads State Trust Land State Route 143 N5 State Wildlife Reserve/ County Road Management Area N6 State Route US Forest Service (USFS) Interstate USFS Wilderness Area US Route Water Highway 143 Corridor Town Boundaries N7N8 N9 N14 N16 N12 N13 Hatch 14 N11 N10 N15 89 148 Five County Association of Governments February 2008 Curt Hutchings FCAOG GIS uses information and data from many different sources which may be of differing accuracy and which have been integrated to provide a planning context. These products should be used only for the purpose they were intended. For specific data source Miles information, please contact FCAOG GIS. 0 2.5 5 10 15 20 (435) 673-3548 email: [email protected]
31 Recreational Two key recreational magnets along the cross-country & downhill skiing and many corridor are Brian Head, Utah’s highest hiking and biking trails; Cedar Breaks, with Recreational Quality involves outdoor elevation ski and summer resort and breathtaking views and clear night skies recreational activities directly associated Panguitch Lake, a natural water body that has along its trails; Panguitch Lake’s fishing, with and dependent upon natural and attracted visitors since prehistoric times. boating and camping opportunities; and cultural elements of the corridor’s Panguitch, offering rodeos, festivals, and landscape. The recreational activities sporting activities. provide opportunities for active and passive recreational experiences. They include, but are not limited to, downhill skiing, rafting, boating, fishing, and hiking. Driving the road itself may qualify as a pleasurable recreational experience. The recreational activities may be seasonal, but the quality and importance of the recreational activities as seasonal operations must be well recognized. Ski lift at Brian Head Ski Resort transporting guests upward on the mountain for a run down Utah’s famous powder snow. During summer the resort caters to Recreational opportunities abound along mountain bikers and hikers. (Photo by Brian Head Ski Resort, used with permission) Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. From hiking, road and mountain biking; skiing to trophy big game hunting; lake and stream fishing; The Markagunt Plateau has always been a rifle shooting and camping to place of refuge from desert heat; as well as a snowmobiling; ATV travel; boating and place where diverse groups of people meet to photography; the highway corridor offers an trade, compete and recreate. abundance of memorable experiences. Each major stop along the way offers its own type of opportunity: Parowan and its Yankee Meadow Reservoir accessed via Utah’s The corridor offers recreation during all Patchwork Parkway contains rainbow and brook seasons of the year and for a range of equestrian park, picnic areas campgrounds, trout. A perfect place to teach a future angler. and swimming pool; Brian Head with its (Photo courtesy Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism physical abilities. Bureau)
32 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Strategies for Recreational Qualities
A. Work with agencies and related businesses to provide recreational facilities that will accommodate travelers, including the physically challenged.
B. Continue to update and produce comprehensive recreational materials to provide important directional and safety information.
C. Encourage the extension of the recreational season to a year-round calendar.
Mountain Biking at Brian Head Resort is a popular summertime activity, Giant Steps chairlift #2 whisks you and your mountain bike to the top of an extensive trail network in their Mountain Bike Park. From there, you can enjoy the on-slope single track, or you can head on over to Brian Head Peak to combine on-slope trails with the area’s backcountry network. You can even ride the lift back to the bottom. (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 33 Mountain biker enjoying single track trail across a wildflower covered hillside in summer along Utah’s Patchwork parkway. (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism bureau)
34 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) A spectacular time-exposure photograph of the annual Torchlight Celebration held on New Years Eve night at Brian Head Resort. Brian Head Resort offers skiers over 500 acres of uncrowded terrain with up to 400 inches of legendary Utah powder snow each season served up with homespun hospitality deeply rooted in southwestern Utah’s heritage. (Photo courtesy of Brian Head Resort)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 35 Existing Recreational Qualities
# Resource Responsible Party R1 Forebay/Fishing US Forest Service R2 Downhill Snow Skiing/Tubing and Mountain Bike Trails Brian Head Resort R3 Brian Head Peak Trailhead US Forest Service R4 Moonlight Cross Country Skiing at Cedar Breaks National Park Service R5 Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area US Forest Service R6 Dead Lake US Forest Service R7 Mammoth Creek US Forest Service & Private Landowners R8 Noodle Lake US Forest Service R9 Panguitch Lake Campgrounds US Forest Service R10 Panguitch Lake Resorts Resort Owners R11 Fishing/Ice Fishing Utah Division of Wildlife Resources R12 White Bridge Campground US Forest Service R13 Panguitch Creek US Forest Service, BLM & Private landowners R14 Rifle Range Panguitch City
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Paragonah
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Parowan
Panguitch 15 R1 R13
143 R12 R11 12 Legend
Administration Recreational Qualities Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Park Service (NPS) Brian Head R10 Private Major Roads R2 State Trust Land R9 State Route 143 State Wildlife Reserve/ R3 R8 County Road Management Area State Route US Forest Service (USFS) Interstate USFS Wilderness Area US Route Water Highway 143 Corridor Town Boundaries R4 Hatch 14 R5 R6 R7 89 148 Five County Association of Governments February 2008 Curt Hutchings FCAOG GIS uses information and data from many different sources which may be of differing accuracy and which have been integrated to provide a planning context. These products should be used only for the purpose they were intended. For specific data source Miles information, please contact FCAOG GIS. 0 2.5 5 10 15 20 (435) 673-3548 email: [email protected]
37 Scenic down the road Cedar Breaks National overlooking the canyon is more than 10,000 Monument offers views of a huge natural feet above sea level. The plateau is forested Scenic Quality is the heightened visual amphitheater eroded out of the variegated with islands of Englemann spruce, subalpine experience derived from the view of natural Pink Cliffs. Sedimentation, uplift and fir and aspen separated by broad meadows of and manmade elements of the visual erosion created this deep canyon of rock brilliant summertime wildflowers. environment of the scenic byway corridor. The walls, fins, spires and columns spanning characteristics of the landscape are strikingly approximately three miles, is more than During 2006, local officials began discussing distinct and offer a pleasing and most 2,000 feet deep. The elevation of the rim the feasibility of gaining designation of memorable visual experience. All elements of Cedar Breaks as a National Park. This the landscape—landform, water, vegetation, initiative was driven by the desire to include and manmade development—contribute to the an outstanding natural arch and lower- quality of the corridor’s visual environment. elevation access into the area. A task force Everything present is in harmony and shares was organized, and is pursuing political and in the intrinsic qualities. financial support
Scenery along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway On the way toward Panguitch, after leaving changes at every twist and turn of the Cedar Breaks, one finds views as far as highway. The variety of the scenic landscape Powell Point and the Escalante Mountains, contributes to a myriad of unique qualities Sevier Plateau, Paunsaugunt Plateau, and the and makes the journey one of the most scenic Sunset cliffs. Wide expanses of basalt in Utah. The Parkway begins and ends in deposited by volcanic eruptions not more historic pioneer-era communities set in a than 1000 years old are evident near scenic wonderland that changes with each of Panguitch Lake. Native American legends the four seasons. The journey up Parowan note “smoking hills” near the lake. These Canyon encompasses the traveler in a tight lava flows surround unique islands of flora corridor of evergreen forests and tall rock and fauna separated from the rest of the walls. plateau. South Canyon leads downward through Ponderosa pine and Pinyon/Juniper Brian Head marks the arrival at the top of the A scenic natural arch located up Second Left forests into Panguitch Valley where the Hand Fork Canyon between Parowan and Brian Sevier river flows northward on its journey plateau where vistas open up to allow views of Head town is accessed via Utah’s Patchwork more than 100 miles in any direction. Shortly Parkway. (Photo courtesy of SURWEB) to the Great Basin.
38 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Strategies for Scenic Resources
A. Recommend methods to preserve and protect visual quality along the corridor by amending existing local land use ordinances.
B. Encourage the enforcement of existing regulations regarding removal of off-site signage.
C. Work with federal, state, and local agencies to institute common and consistent design and color standards for signage, public and similar facilities, as well as interpretive exhibits and kiosks.
D. Encourage that facilities such as cell phone towers, power lines, and telephone lines be designed to blend into the landscape.
A close-up of Fall foliage found along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway.(Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Scenic waterfall in Parowan Canyon along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (SR143). Bureau) (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 39 Fall splendor surrounds the traveler with tall aspen trees ablaze in color along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. (Photo courtesy Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau.)
40 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) A picturesque view of Panguitch Creek meandering through a mountain meadow just downstream from Panguitch Lake. This is but one of many memorable scenic vistas readily available to travelers all along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway corridor. (Photo courtesy of Five County Association of Governments)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 41 Existing Scenic Qualities
# Resource S1 Valentine Peak S2 Red Spires Arches S3 Brian Head Peak S4 Cedar Breaks National Monument S5 Beaver Pond S6 Sidney Peak S7 (view) Paunsaugunt Plateau S8 (view) Sunset Cliffs S9 Lava Flows S10 Scenic View S11 Fall Foliage S12 Cooper Peak S13 The Narrows S14 View Area S15 Castle Rock formation S16 (view) Panguitch Valley
42 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) "Utah's Patchwork Parkway" State Route 143 - Corridor Management Plan Scenic Qualities Map
Paragonah
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Parowan
S1 Panguitch 15
S16 S14 143 S15 S2 12 Legend S13 Administration Scenic Qualities Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Park Service (NPS) Brian Head S12 S11 Private Major Roads State Trust Land State Route 143 State Wildlife Reserve/ S6 County Road Management Area S3 State Route US Forest Service (USFS) Interstate USFS Wilderness Area S5 S9 US Route Water S10 Highway 143 Corridor Town Boundaries
S7 S8 Hatch 14 S4 89 148 Five County Association of Governments February 2008 Curt Hutchings FCAOG GIS uses information and data from many different sources which may be of differing accuracy and which have been integrated to provide a planning context. These products should be used only for the purpose they were intended. For specific data source Miles information, please contact FCAOG GIS. 0 2.5 5 10 15 20 (435) 673-3548 email: [email protected]
43 The Utah Department of Transportation STATE ROUTE 143 AVERAGE (UDOT) has prepared two recent Corridor ANNUAL DAILY TRAFFIC Studies that address conditions along State Route 143 (June 2001 and May 2002). These LOCATION MILEAGE 2004 studies conclude that the highway is in DESCRIPTION POINT ON AADT ROUTE "general good health considering the (FROM I-15) mountainous terrain in which it serves". SR143 Parowan 4 miles 1,185 Specific challenges identified include the Canyon between growing volume of traffic related to the Parowan City and expansion of Brian Head, narrow shoulder town of Brian Head widths that cannot accommodate bicycle SR143 at Junction 19 miles 670 traffic, and log hauling trucks that conflict with SR148 (Cedar Breaks National with smooth traffic flows along the highway. Monument) Immediate projects identified included adding passing lanes and widening shoulders. Longer SR143 east of 32 miles 870 Panguitch Lake term projects include turning lanes at Brian Head, Panguitch Lake and Panguitch. Source: “TRAFFIC ON UTAH HIGHW AYS - 2004"; UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING DIVISION, The Department of Transportation anticipates TRAFFIC ANALYSIS SECTION a comprehensive widening project by the year 2020. Immediate projects will not require right of way acquisition, but long term The highest number of crashes occur in widening may result in the need to acquire Parowan Canyon due to steep grades. The adjacent property in selected locations. greatest crash frequency occurs in Brian Head because of heavy winter time traffic The most pressing safety issue is the volume and snow packed side street dangerous curve at milepost 12 just west of conflicts. The worst crash severity occurs in Brian Head. Steep grades in Parowan Canyon South Canyon, probably due to high resulted in a proposed runaway truck lane, but passenger car speeds conflicting with slow the project was cancelled when designers moving recreational vehicles. could not avoid crossing oncoming traffic.
44 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) overview of safety management strategies for STATE ROUTE 143 Maintenance Recommendations UDOT has made the following State Route 143 is provided below. AVERAGE CRASHES PER YEAR recommendations for maintenance SEGMENT LENGTH AVERAGE improvements to SR143: A. Accommodate bicycle traffic in a safe OF NUMBER manner by considering some or all of the SEGMENT OF CRASHES following solutions: STATE ROUTE 143 (MILEAGE FROM I-15) • coordinate a bicycle plan among Scenic SR-143 Between I- 16.16 20.1 Byway 143 partners Milepost 15 in Parowan and miles Maintenance Recommendation • separate bicycle traffic from motorized Brian Head town 3.2 Control erosion at cemetery traffic lanes south limits • extend existing bike trails 6.9 W iden clear zone SR143 between 15.99 4.7 • provide alternative bike paths Brian Head town miles 8.8 Construct detention basin to collect gravel and • add bike lanes silts south limits and Panguitch Lake 9.6 Correct sharp horizontal curves B. Reduce safety concerns of livestock drives and open range livestock on byway by SR143 between 18.64 7.6 12.0-13.0 W iden Roadway some or all of the following solutions: Panguitch Lake miles 17.1 Cut back slope and replace pipe • utilize better signage and U.S. 89 in Improve shoulder slope on east side • use flags or hazard lights to warn about Panguitch City 25.0-27.3 livestock drives 34.4-34.6 Cut back hill for better sight distance Source: “SR-143 CORRIDOR STUDY"; JUNE 2001, UTAH • provide adjacent passage routes DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATEWIDE 39.2-40.1 Cut back rock ledge and install cut ditches PLANNING. • construct fences
49.2 Acceleration/deceleration land on eastbound • encourage use of reflective ear tags lane at maintenance shed C. Encourage the communities to seek 49.0-49.6 W iden shoulders additional funding for emergency services and n/a Install curb & gutter 2 or 3 more blocks to the for law enforcement personnel, including south on SR 143 in Panguitch Search and Rescue. n/a Replace four cattle guard wood bases
n/a Rip-rap stream bank D. Encourage UDOT to install traffic warning and directional signage in locations n/a Cut back various rock ledges to alleviate rock falls onto highway where it does not exist or is currently insufficient. Source: “SR-143 CORRIDOR STUDY"; JUNE 2001, UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATEWIDE PLANNING. E. Encourage UDOT to construct shoulders, Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (SR-143) as it drops in elevation towards the mountain valley community of auxiliary lanes, or parking in interpretive areas Panguitch. if warranted by safety concerns. (Photograph courtesy of the Five County Association of Safety Management Strategies Governments) Several items were identified through the long and short range planning process. An
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 45 F. Encourage the construction of pullouts for extractive industry, land management and slow moving traffic along frequently safety. STATE ROUTE 143 congested sections of byway, especially PROJECTED AVERAGE ANNUAL interpretive turnouts. Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUME 2020, 2025 Bicycle and pedestrian traffic is becoming G. Coordinate with UDOT to reduce more prevalent along State Route 143. LOCATION 2020 2025 DESCRIPTION AADT AADT pedestrian/ auto conflicts by reducing speeds Pedestrian traffic will continue to be planned in pedestrian zones, siting scenic or and provided for at appropriate places along SR143 Parowan 4,758 5,366 interpretive turnouts in locations that keep the highway. Pullouts and restrooms will be Canyon between Parowan City and pedestrian traffic on the same side of the road placed at locations that pedestrians do not town of Brian Head and/or install warning signage. need to cross the byway or interfere with SR143 at Junction 2,855 3,264 oncoming traffic. Signage that is uniform and with SR148 (Cedar H. Provide information in the form of clear will be installed to give safety and Breaks National brochures, maps, kiosks or signs that inform directional information to pedestrians. All Monument) tourists about such topics as services future highway construction projects would SR143 east of 1,778 1,976 available, safety concerns, and road be designed to consider bicycle and Panguitch Lake information. pedestrian concerns. Source: “SR-143 CORRIDOR STUDY"; JUNE 2001, UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATEWIDE PLANNING. I. Encourage UDOT to continue the long and Increased Tourism and Traffic short range safety planning efforts as well as It is anticipated that through the Local governments providing these services regular maintenance inspections for State implementation of this CMP visitor counts will need financial assistance to acquire, Route 143. and the average length of stay will increase. maintain and operate at the level required. A To accommodate this increase, the byway large percentage of visitors are of international J. Support the coordination of planning will be enhanced with pullouts, passing origin. More signage using universal symbols involvement among byway partners for the lanes, visitor centers, restroom facilities, and regarding emergency service information will various levels of safety and maintenance emergency services. The location, funding, be needed. Additional emergency personnel issues in the future. and design of these facilities will take place may be needed to provide services to over the first few years of CMP travelers that are not accustomed to back Meeting Design Standards implementation. In other areas throughout roads and rough terrain. Improvements to the highway should be this plan, provisions have been addressed to planned and designed with the intention of accommodate anticipated increases. meeting future transportation needs while Winter Driving along Highway 143 In addition to snow tires or chains protecting the intrinsic qualities of State Route Emergency Services recommended during winter months, snowfall 143. This will require continuing cooperation The need for emergency services along the and blowing snow result in occasional road between private landowners, local byway, as well as the backcountry, is already closures especially atop the plateau. State governments, federal land management evident. More services will be needed as the Route 148 that connects Utah’s Patchwork agencies and UDOT in order to design activity levels increase. These services will Parkway (SR143) through Cedar Breaks improvements which will serve the public need to be located along the byway for speed National Monument to State Route 14 using State Route 143, commerce, resource of response to emergency situations.
46 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) regularly closes for winter from first heavy of Brian Head and the Mammoth Creek road road. And while the sun may be shining in the snow in late fall until mid to late spring. in the interest of public safety. UDOT crews valleys, the weather can be very different on Heavy snowfall and strong winds across the diligently strive to keep the road open, but it top. mountaintop sometimes necessitates closing may take a day or two for the weather to Utah’s Patchwork Parkway between the town calm and the snow to be cleared from the
Snow removal in wintertime along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. (Photograph courtesy of Nathan Merrill)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 47 Interpretation Plan Interpretive Topic and Theme lands through the “Leave No Trace” and Interpretation is the means by which stories An interpretive topic is the broadest, most “Tread Lightly” program messages. of a place as well as messages addressing general expression of an idea to be E. Provide accurate information about safety, resource protection, and visitor conveyed. It is much like a headline of an resources, issues, and land management orientation are conveyed to visitors. Based on article or the title of a story. For Scenic policies in the area. the variety and extent of intrinsic qualities all Byway 143, the guiding interpretive topic along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway, there are upon which the theme and other interpretive Interpretive Strategy many fascinating stories to tell. Interpretation materials, waysides, and exhibits would be The interpretive strategy is based upon the can provide the footnotes for a clearer image based is Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. interpretive goals and an understanding of of the stories to be shared. Not only do visitor use and expectations. That strategy travelers benefit from learning the stories The interpretive theme is the key message to facilitates how the byway's compelling along the byway, the local communities get be conveyed to the visitor. It was determined stories are to be shared with the traveler. to share their stories and host the visitors in that the interpretive theme for the Parkway their communities. is: Acknowledging the many stories that can be Utah’s Patchwork Parkway offers travelers told, interpretive planners will filter those Along with the stories, there are also a unique patchwork of colors, cultures, and stories through the byway interpretive topic important messages about safety, orientation, climates that weave all six intrinsic qualities of Utah’s Patchwork Parkway and the related and resource protection that should be together to highlight a highway worthy of theme: A Unique Patchwork of Colors, conveyed to travelers to enhance their national scenic byway designation. Cultures and Climates when producing the enjoyment of the region and to protect the various interpretive products and exhibits. At resources that they have come to experience. Interpretive Goals specific interpretive sites, it will be necessary A. Welcome visitors and orient them to to develop an interpretive plan with This chapter details the Scenic Byway 143 facilities, services, and attractions of the sub-themes that are related to the primary interpretive topic, theme and goals, and lists area. topic and theme. the existing interpretive sites, products, and B. Promote an enhanced visitor publications. It also includes the proposed understanding and appreciation of Utah’s Considering that the existing and proposed actions and strategies for enhancing Patchwork Parkway. interpretative sites along Utah’s Patchwork interpretive opportunities along the byway. C. Encourage the enjoyment and Parkway are spread along 51 miles, the best appropriate use of the corridor. approach to convey the broad notion of the D. Encourage responsible use of our public interpretive topic and theme will be to focus
48 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) on certain primary sites. Whereas, at other, secondary sites more specific and detailed interpretation and information will be provided.
This approach allows the traveler to come away with the essence of the byway theme without needing to stop at each and every pullout and wayside.
The primary and secondary sites are listed in the following table.
A ranger at Cedar Breaks National Monument providing an interpretative talk to visitors on the geological events that created the immense natural amphitheater that is the centerpiece of the Monument. (Photo courtesy of Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 49 Existing Interpretive Facilities and Sites (West to East) # Resource Responsible Party Cotton Factory Monument Daughters of the Utah Pioneers/Parowan City John C. Fremont Monument Daughters of the Utah Pioneers/Parowan City Pioneer Sundial Monument Daughters of the Utah Pioneers/Parowan City Old Rock Church Monument Daughters of the Utah Pioneers/Parowan City Parowan Gazebo/ Partners Park Parowan City Parowan Cemetery Parowan City Benson Sawmill Monument Benson Family Estate/UDOT?? Replace Forbay Signage Parowan City Center Creek Power Project Interpretive Sign Parowan City Hidden Haven Wildlife Management Area Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Messenine Monument Parowan City/UDOT?? Thunder Ridge Entrance Sign Boy Scouts of America Brian Head Entrance Sign (north/west) Brain Head Town Brain Head Bike Trail Kiosk Brain Head Town Brian Head Entrance Sign (south/east) Brain Head Town Brian Head Peak Interpretive Plaque Brain Head Chamber of Commerce/Utah Centennial Brian Head Peak Vista Point US Forest Service Old Sorrel Trail - Old Sorrel Interpretation Sign Boy Scouts of America/Utah Centennial Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area Trail Head and Kiosk US Forest Service Dixie National Forest Entrance Sign US Forest Service Cedar Breaks National Monument Entrance Sign US National Park Service Cedar Breaks National Monument North View Interpretive Site US National Park Service Old Sorrel Trial - Bridge Remains Boy Scouts of America/Utah Centennial Hancock Peak Trail Head and Cairn US Forest Service Panguitch Lake Campground Information Center US Forest Service Panguitch Lake “Don’t Pollute” Kiosk Utah Department of Environmental Quality Dixie National Forest Entrance Sign US Forest Service Garfield County Courthouse Garfield County Garfield County Travel Council Offices Garfield County
50 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Existing Interpretive Publications, Products and Programming
# Resource Responsible Party Markagunt Plateau Driving Tour Committee/NPS Virtual Tour Committee
Proposed New Interpretive Facilities and Sites (west to east)
# Resource Responsible Party Partners Park/Gazebo and Visitors Center - Cultural/Historic (gateway) Parowan City Add Vermillion Castle to UDOT directional sign UDOT Add sign for Grand Castle about six miles up road to Vermillion Castle US Forest Service Brian Head Town/Chamber Offices - Recreational (resort activities) Brain Head Town Cedar Breaks North View - Scenic (new display re Utah High Plateaus) Park Service “The Gate” Pullout - Scenic (pink cliffs, vegetation management) UDOT Birch Springs Knoll Lava Flow - Natural (lava flow and relict plants) UDOT Panguitch Lake Racetrack - Historic/Natural/Archeology (human uses of lake) ?? Blue Springs Pullout - Natural (streambed rehabilitation) UDOT Little Valley/White Rocks - Cultural (ranching) UDOT “This is not US 89" Pullout - Historic/Scenic (Panguitch settlement) UDOT Garfield County Courthouse Lawn - Historic (Quilt Walk, Courthouse) Garfield County
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 51 Economic Development Plan values that have created current customs, by supporting and, where applicable, One of the primary goals of this CMP is to culture, and quality of life. enhancing Garfield and Iron Counties protect and enhance the quality of life and individual economic development plans. economic vitality of local communities. If A Discourage activities that detract from the CMP contributes to the local economy in these values. a balanced way, other goals will be realized. Comments at public meetings emphasized A Maintain and improve basic services and that the economy of local communities along infrastructure. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway are of paramount concern and that a stronger, more diverse A Foster unique, cooperative, progressive, economic base is needed. Tourism is seen as prosperous, and growing communities. an important part of the broader concern for economic stability in the corridor, but other A Retain and expand traditional businesses areas of economic growth were also stressed. and industries.
Consistent with this, the following strategies A Protect and improve ranching and are recommended to enhance the quality of agricultural opportunities. life and economic vitality of the corridor region. The primary purpose of this A Attract new industries that are consistent economic development section will be to with this mission. create a consistency between economic goals established in existing general plans of the A Promote tourism. agencies and communities in the corridor, as well as input from public meetings held in Economic Development Strategies conjunction with this CMP. Encourage the establishment of a working Locally grown and bottled vegetables from Parowan business development committee, made up provide a means for one local entrepreneur to promote sustainable economic development in this rural area of In this effort, the following principles are of business and community leaders, that Utah. Items such as these, as well as local handicrafts, drawn from the mission statements of both works together in creating new primary jobs are found in quaint businesses along the corridor. They make unique gifts to take back home for visitors Garfield and Iron Counties: and economic stability within the corridor. traveling along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. The CMP will enhance the quality of life and (Photo Courtesy Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau) A Value the unique heritage and resulting economic vitality of the local communities
52 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Tourism Development Plan A Increase length of stay, thereby creating Accommodations: Tourism is a major source of economic destination travelers. Motels, hotels, bed & breakfast inns, vitality to the state of Utah and within the home-stays, lodges, private & public Utah’s Patchwork Parkway corridor. Many A Increase tour operator and travel agent campgrounds and RV parks rural communities, in particular, rely on the awareness of the area. economic benefits derived from tourism and Restaurants: travel-related activities. Tourism can A Promote the area within the existing Café, home-style, fine-dining, fast food, represent an economic development infrastructure with the Utah Travel Council, drive-ins, specialty alternative for communities in addition to the Grand Circle Association, Utah Heritage agribusiness and other industries. Increasing Highway 89 and Scenic Byway 12 Shopping: the economic benefits from tourism to rural Committees, the state Scenic Byway Art galleries, heritage shops, specialty stores, communities can represent an important part program, and in federal land system maps souvenirs, hand-made/local arts & crafts, of a community's economic development and literature. bookstores, fly fishing shops, sporting strategy. Rural tourism appeals to travelers goods, jewelry shops seeking some type of experiential tourism Tourism Development Strategies product such as auto touring, bird watching, A Encourage development of a full range Traveler Services: nature tourism and cultural and heritage of accommodations and facilities. Banks/ATM's, grocery stores, convenience tourism. While rural areas often serve as the stores, beauty salons, emergency/health backdrop for these types of natural resource A Encourage development of evening services, service stations, towing services, and cultural/heritage activities, the rural activities. auto repair shops, sports equipment rentals, stakeholders do not always derive direct pet boarding, all-terrain vehicle rentals and financial benefits. However, through careful A Encourage additional cultural activities. adventure tours. tourism development and focused marketing strategies, rural areas can increase the A Develop opportunities for destination Existing Promotion Efforts traveler's length of stay and the amount of travelers and "windshield tourists". Garfield and Iron Counties recognized the traveler spending. significance of local tourism organizations Existing Visitor Services many years ago, due to their importance as Tourism Development Goals Along the corridor, travelers may choose an economic development tool. Garfield and A Increase consumer awareness of the area. from a wide variety of services to include: Iron Counties each have operating divisions of county government, which are responsible
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 53 for tourism marketing and promotion efforts. • Participate in various tourism trade Promotion Strategies Both county travel councils receive funding shows, promoting the area to tour A. Develop itineraries and package through a portion of transient room tax and operators, AAA counselors, travel opportunities to encourage tour groups to use restaurant tax collections. A majority of this agents and consumers. the recreation, services, and activities along funding is used on marketing and the corridor, creating a destination and promotional efforts. Both Travel Councils • Conduct familiarization tours for retaining the consumer for a longer period of engage in the following marketing and both the tourism trade as well as the time. promotional activities: media. B. Increase awareness of Utah’s Patchwork • Produce materials/brochures • Coordinate and cooperate with Parkway by conducting familiarization tours highlighting attractions and services regional and state tourism for Utah Travel Council, visitor center staff, available within the counties. organizations, recognizing that and related government agencies to improve tourists travel to a region and a customer service and quality of information • Operate visitor centers to enhance destination, not just a county. to extend length of stay of travelers. tourist visits and educate the traveling public about the various • Advertise in select publications. C. Determine need for producing specific things to see and do in the area. foreign language promotional materials. • Participate in the Utah National • Increase the awareness of business Park Cooperative program, D. Promote “off-season” tourism by owners and their staff to the highlighting Utah's five national developing a marketing plan which multitude of scenic and historical parks and promoting the route from enlightens potential visitors to unique sites, recreational activities and other Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, activities and experiences Utah’s Patchwork intrinsic qualities of the corridor. Canyonlands and Arches National Parkway has to offer during lower visitation This enables them to convey better Parks. seasons. information to visitors to the area and provide for a more fulfilling • Participate in Utah State Parks Participation Strategies tourist experience. marketing efforts. A. Participate fully in all marketing opportunities provided with national • Host web sites to assist the tourist Marketing Plan designation, to include brochures, web sites, with making plans to visit the area. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway marketing plan maps, and other media. Web sites include links to the is intended to increase awareness of the attractions in the area such as state byway as a destination and to enhance the B. Participate in international and domestic parks, national parks and area economies via the tourist activities marketing and promotion campaigns monuments, the BLM and the along the corridor. The following lists detail produced by the Utah Travel Council, as well national forests, as well as links to the recommended strategies and actions for as other destination marketing organizations. the private sector services and accomplishing this task. attractions. C. Participate and coordinate with heritage oriented projects such as Utah Heritage
54 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Highway 89. Consider a separate committee Committee and distribute to local and accommodations, services, restaurants, to assist with awareness of heritage related national media. recreation, coming attractions, and links to businesses. assist the traveler in vacation planning, all D. Conduct familiarization tours for media translated into other languages. D. Coordinate with “sister” state scenic (electronic & print) and tourism trade (AAA byways and federal byways. counselors, tour operators, and travel B. Continue to participate in the Scenic agents) and the domestic and international Cedar Mountain Coordinating Committee in Research and Development Strategies markets. its efforts to produce a CD-ROM driving tour A. Develop a marketing alliance. and marketing plan. E. Conduct hospitality-training program for B. Research all opportunities to promote the front line employees throughout the corridor C. Research and determine, if feasible, Utah’s Patchwork Parkway/Scenic Byway to provide optimum customer service. developing collateral materials which 143 brand. Consider a separate ad campaign provide detailed information on activities utilizing the logo and brand of Utah’s Research and Development Actions throughout the corridor (hiking, biking, Patchwork Parkway/Scenic Byway 143 with A. Research and develop a web site for 4-wheel drive, horseback riding trails, state and federal scenic byways Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. Include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, organizations. snowmobile trails, etc.).
C. Support a study to determine traveler experience and economic impact along the corridor to develop travel patterns, spending figures, activity participation, destination choices and length of stay patterns.
D. Prioritize developing projects along the corridor to guarantee successful completion, and to ensure that projects are not competing for the same funding.
Promotion Actions A. Develop a logo and brand for Utah’s Patchwork Parkway in concert with state and federal scenic byways organizations.
B. Develop a Utah’s Patchwork Parkway brochure. Snowshoeing is but one of many varied wintertime activities that tourists discover when they travel Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. Here two visitors enjoy a sunny late winter day near one of the spectacular C. Generate press releases through the overlooks in Cedar Breaks National Monument. (Photo Courtesy Cedar City & Brian Head Tourism Bureau.)
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 55 Existing Signage developed to address signs existing prior to A Regulatory -WHITE- speed limits, use of In general, the majority of signage along the implementation of this CMP that are not lanes, etc. Utah’s Patchwork Parkway, including consistent with this Plan. A Service signage -BLUE- RV parks, gas, outdoor advertising, directional, and safety lodging, etc. signs, is located near junctions with other A Recreational and Point of Interest signage - highways and prior to towns and major BROWN- parks, campgrounds, trailheads, attractions. etc. A Warning signage -YELLOW- sharp curves, Outdoor Advertising Signage pedestrian crossings, etc. One of the provisions of the State Scenic Byway program is that no new off-site Signage at pullouts and overlooks should be advertising signage is to be erected. Since coordinated to improve the overall visitor State Route 143’s designation in 1989 as a experience. State Scenic Byway, UDOT has had a mandate to control outdoor advertising and Additional Signage Actions has a plan in place for doing so. Additionally, A comprehensive sign plan will be produced SR-143 is currently a designated Utah Scenic Byway. each city along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway The State of Utah has installed signs to help to determine if and where new signage is has adopted sign ordinances that control distinguish the roadway corridor as a special traveling needed,to consolidate and remove extraneous signage within their boundaries. Garfield and experience (photograph by Five County Association of signs, and to reduce the visual clutter they Governments) Iron Counties also have zoning ordinances in cause. This plan should also address place that address appropriate sign controls consistency in design, style, materials, in the unincorporated areas along the route. wording, and color. Highway Signage Off-site Outdoor Advertising Actions Signage along highways follow the Manual Evaluation of Sign Plans Applicable local zoning ordinances and state Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) This CMP encourages the implementation of regulations regarding signage along Utah’s for standards regarding size and color. The these plans in a manner consistent with the Patchwork Parkway should be actively following is a brief overview of some of the goals and objectives herein. A report of enforced. Signs erected without authorization commonly used signage color standards. progress in this area will be made annually to A should be removed by the appropriate Directional signage -GREEN- mileage to ensure that goals are being met. agency. Other corrective actions should be next city, etc.
56 Utah’s Rainbow Skyway SCENIC BYWAY 143 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN Implementation These new projects will receive correct each of the public entities along Utah’s Counties, state and federal agencies, and public hearing notification. The new projects Patchwork Parkway as it relates to the goals each of the communities along Utah’s will be evaluated according to the goals and and strategies of the CMP. Where areas of Patchwork Parkway have adopted general objectives of the local governments, existing improvement are identified, these entities management plans, and regulations to planning documents and this CMP. will work together with the towns and local address land use needs. These existing plans agencies in making the needed and regulations will be the mechanism Evaluation and Monitoring improvements. through which this CMP will be An annual report will be presented to the implemented. County Commissioners of both Garfield County and Iron County and byway partners, Design Review Process regarding the responsibilities and progress of Existing developments along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway that are in need of enhancement will be identified and placed on a priority list for improvement, consistent with the goals of the county and city general plans and the CMP. The counties and communities will work with private owners to create financial incentives and funding sources that will help the developments become more attractive and successful, as they redesign their developments to fit in with the overall scheme of the CMP.
As new developments are proposed, they will be submitted to the planning commissions of the counties and cities, as the case may be, for design review according to existing land use ordinances and policies. Adopted land use plans such as these are in place to manage development and protect resources. Photograph courtesy of the Five County Association of Governments
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 57 Preparation of this Corridor Management Plan included the input of Further Support Given By: many individuals and groups as well as the residents of the communities Alma Adams, Iron County Commissioner along Utah’s Patchwork Parkway. Glen Ames, UDOT Statewide Planning Lois Bulloch, Iron County Commissioner Art Cooper, Mayor, Panguitch City Scenic Byway 143 Organizing Committee Maloy Dodds, Garfield County Commissioner Tracy Armstrong, Panguitch resident Gael Hill, Utah State Byways Coordinator Tom Barlow, Former Garfield County Circuit Rider Planner Margaret Godfrey, Former Coordinator, Utah State Byways Lloyd Benson, Parowan City Council Dell LeFevre, Garfield County Commissioner Patricia "Pat" Benson, Parowan Chamber of Commerce Dorena Martineau, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Leilani Bentley, Parowan Heritage Foundation Scott Munson, UDOT Region 4 Jared Black, Former Parowan City Manager Janet Oldham, Former Mayor, Panguitch City Teri Brown, Panguitch resident Clare Ramsay, Garfield County Commissioner Nancy Dalton, Parowan Heritage Foundation Clayton Ramsay, Former Color Country RC&D Coordinator H.C. Deutschlander, Mayor, Brian Head Town Gene Roundy, Former Iron County Commissioner Reed Erickson, Iron County Circuit Rider Planner Ron Smith, Former Mayor, Parowan City Bruce Fullmer, Garfield County Travel Council Wayne Smith, Iron County Commissioner Justin Fischer, Garfield County Circuit Rider Planner Dennis Stowell, Former Iron County Commissioner, State Senator Allen Henrie, Panguitch City Manager Rick Torgerson, UDOT Region 4 Nathan Merrill, UDOT Region 4 Vicki Tyler, Color Country RC&D Coordinator Joe Price, Brian Head Chamber of Commerce John S.Williams, Former Executive Director, Five County Association Leland Pollack, Panguitch City Council of Governments Paul Roelandt, Cedar Breaks National Monument Superintendent James Robinson, Mayor, Parowan City Prepared For: Anne Stanworth, Bureau of Land Management Garfield County Commission Greg Stauffer, Southern Utah University Iron County Commission Kent Traveller, Dixie National Forest Brian Head Town Council Maria Twitchell, Iron County Travel Council Panguitch City Council Parowan City Council
58 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) Prepared By: Five County Association of Governments Community and Economic Development Staff: Kenneth Sizemore, Executive Director, CMP Project Manager Curtis Hutchings, Transportation Planner, GIS mapping, Intrinsic qualities identification coordination, Document development Gary Zabriskie, Senior Planner, Document development, Graphic design, Layout and Printing Tom Barlow and Justin Fischer, Garfield County Circuit Rider Planners, Document development Reed Erickson, Iron County Circuit Rider Planner, Document development
Funding Provided By: Garfield County Commission Garfield County Travel Council Iron County Commission Iron County Travel Council Brian Head Town Panguitch City Parowan City U.S. Federal Highways Administration through the Utah Department of Transportation
Photography Credits: Parowan Historical Preservation Commission Parowan’s Daughters of Utah Pioneers photography collection Parowan Heritage Foundation Parowan Utah Website Nancy Dalton Jerry Bixman Five County Association of Governments Nathan Merrill Ed Carroll Photography Teri Brown Vickie Tyler Thomas Barlow
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 59 Selected Bibliography Utah Department of Transportation. Cedar Breaks Intrinsic Qualities 8/19/2005 Brian Head (Utah). Council minutes, Utah Corridor Study 2002. Salt Lake City, Utah. May
Powell, K.A. (ed.). Utah History Digital Media Library - General Collections Wildernet - Brian Head-Panguitch Lake Encyclopedia. Salt lake City, Utah. 1994. 8/22/2005 Scenic Byway (U-143) 10/14/2005
60 Utah’s Rainbow Skyway SCENIC BYWAY 143 CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN Agritainment: Farm-based tourism. Includes family style activities, such Bureau of Land Management (BLM): An agency within the U.S. as corn mazes, haunted hay rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, etc. This Department of the Interior, administers 261 million surface acres of growing phenomenon gives city slickers a taste of rural life while helping America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM farmers diversify their revenue stream. sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more All American Road: A road possessing multiple intrinsic qualities that information:
Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) 61 Intrinsic Qualities: Values found along a road corridor that are of stunning landscapes -- the area bordering Cedar Breaks National locally, regionally or nationally identified significance including scenic, Monument. The Virgin River is born here, springing forth from the cliffs natural, historic, recreational, archaeological, historic, or cultural that can on the southern end of the Plateau before threading its way through a be quantified and interpreted. maze of spectacular slot canyons and towering minarets of Zion National Park. The Markagunt is a biological island of cool aspen stands, National Park Service (NPS): The National Park Service (NPS) is the meadows, and spruce/fir forests bordered by redrock canyon country to United States federal agency that manages all National Parks, many the south and by the vast deserts of the Great Basin to the west. Rising to National Monuments, and other conservation and historical properties elevations of 10,000 to 11,000 feet and capturing moisture from the with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916 by an prevailing westerly winds, it harbors a surprising array of plant and act of Congress in order to "conserve the scenery and the natural and animal species. From bold volcanic peaks on the northern end, cinder historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment cones and lava fields in the central portion, to diverse coniferous forests of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them and bold and remarkable cliffs on the southern and eastern reaches, the unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." It is a bureau of the Markagunt offers a treasure trove of bounty for hikers, anglers, United States Department of the Interior, which is in turn an arm of the sportsmen, photographers, artists, researchers, and families. The executive branch. The NPS oversees 390 units, of which 58 are Markagunt Plateau is referred to as Cedar Mountain by locals. designated national parks. Other units are designated national monuments, For more information: historical parks, national memorials, historic trails, outdoor recreation
Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah: The Paiute Indian Tribe is located in the Sevier Fremont Culture: A local/geographic variation within the southwest corner of the State of Utah and is organized under the Fremont Indian culture area based largely on differences in ceramic provisions of the “1980 Restoration Act”, the Indian Reorganization Act production and geography. The Fremont culture or Fremont people, of 1934, and the Paiute Tribal Constitution. The Tribe is made up of five named by Noel Morss of Harvard's Peabody Museum after the Fremont Bands: the Shivwits Band, Indian Peaks Band, Kanosh Band, Koosharem River in Utah, is an archaeological culture that inhabited what is now Band, and the Cedar Band. Utah and parts of eastern Nevada, southern Idaho, southern Wyoming, For more information: and eastern Colorado between about 400 and 1300 AD. The Fremont
62 Utah’s Patchwork Parkway SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN (SR 143) earliest culture stage in the Anasazi Culture) into the northern American Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT): The Utah Department Southwest or the area that Julian Steward once called the "Northern of Transportation is responsible for over 6,000 miles of highways- 14% Periphery". The Fremont have some unique material culture traits that of the state's total highway road system of 40,707 miles. This mark them as a distinct and identifiable archaeological culture unit, and responsibility includes snow removal, signage, bridges, repairs, building, recent mtDNA data indicate they are a biologically distinct population, and maintenance as well as the Traffic Operations Center with live separate from the Basketmaker. What early archaeologists such as Morss camera coverage for monitoring road conditions, accidents, and safety. or Marie Wormington used to define the Fremont was their distinctive UDOT has offices throughout the state. The main office is in Salt Lake pottery, particularly vessel forms, incised and applique decorations, and City. This office houses general administration, community relations, port unique leather moccasins. However, their house forms and overall of entry administration, labs, and vehicle maintenance. UDOT also has technology are virtually indistinguishable from the Anasazi. Their four regional offices and three district offices from Ogden to Cedar City. habitations were initially circular pit-houses but they began to adopt Personnel in each region or district office oversee administration, rectangular stone-built pueblo homes above ground. Marwitt (1970) construction, and maintenance of all state roads, highways, and freeways defined local or geographic variations within the Fremont culture area within their areas. based largely on differences in ceramic production and geography. Marwitt's subdivisions are the Parowan Fremont in southwestern Utah, the Sevier Fremont in west central Utah and eastern Nevada, the Great Salt Lake Fremont stretching between the Great Salt Lake and the Snake River in southern Idaho, Uintah Fremont in northeastern Utah, and arguably the San Rafael Fremont in eastern Utah and western Colorado. (The latter geographic variant may well be indivisible from the San Juan Anasazi.) For more information:
United States Forest Service (USFS): The Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The laws that established the agency and control its actions are: the Forest Reserve Act of 1891; the Organic Administrative Act of 1897; the Transfer Act of 1905 which transferred the forest reserves from the Interior Department to the Agriculture Department and changed the Bureau of Forestry into the Forest Service. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. Across the United States, there are 155 National Forests, organized into ranger districts employing district rangers and other personnel. The districts construct and maintain trails, operate campgrounds, regulate grazing, patrol wilderness areas, and manage vegetation and wildlife habitat. For more information:
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