Landscape Design Segments

Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION ONE: Highway Zones...... 2.2 SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems...... 2.12 SECTION THREE: Silver State Passage...... 2.24 SECTION FOUR : Pony Express Passage...... 2.29 SECTION FIVE: Cowboy Range...... 2.35

UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Introduction Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Introduction be further divided into highway zones. The pro- show where different design objectives are ap- COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN CONCEPT gram elements and goals established for each propriate according to general highway catego- This chapter establishes the design direction for zone should always be considered when address- ries and zones. The corridor design concept can be articulated highway landscape and aesthetics and is orga- ing projects located in areas of similar character. for undeveloped and developed rural segments. nized into five sections. Section One discusses de- For example, low-speed roads that travel through Design Objectives in Sections Two In rural or predominately undeveloped areas, sign objectives to address general design goals re- downtown areas are considered community in- through Five: Landscape Design Segments the highway should blend with the natural lated to roadway type and surrounding land uses. terface zones. Within these zones, traffic-calming The last four sections of this chapter describe the landscape. The presence of the road is muted Sections Two through Five describe the specific techniques are appropriate and pedestrian needs design objectives, theme, and specific features asso- by design interpretations of naturally occur- design objectives associated with each landscape dominate. As communities develop and adjacent ciated with each landscape design segment. These ring patterns of geology, vegetation, and soils. design segment and its theme. These design objec- land uses change, the highway zone associated segments organize the highway into areas of simi- The successful emulation of these patterns re- tives clarify how program elements should look. with the new land use and development can be lar character based on elements such as topography, sults in a landscape environment that avoids updated. Figures 8 and 9 (on pages 2.3 and 2.5) plant communities, and community development. the distinct separation between road and land Figure 7 shows the two categories of highway or- that often characterizes rural highways. ganization: general and context-sensitive. Infor- Figure 7 - Corridor Organizing Elements mation from both categories is used to direct the General* In towns, the perception of community charac- design of both the functional aspects and physical Highway Types Highway Zones/ ter is often shaped by a highway’s design and form of highway facilities. Design Objectives its features. This is especially evident when a Urban Freeways Urban Confluence highway also serves as a community’s main General Highway Categories consider factors such (Not present in this corridor) street. Creating a coherent visual environ- High-speed, high-volume, controlled access Urban Background as the road type, speed and volume of travel, type roads. Includes elevated highways and ment that unifies a community is key to the Managed Landscape Character of access, and the density of adjacent land use. some bypasses. success of the highway system. The highway should consist of a range of landscape treat- • Goals represent planning and design ideas City Streets Community Interface Slower-speed, high volume roads that pass ments that focus attention on important plac- that should always be considered for roads Community transition with similar functions. through a community with the potential for many es, reveal community character and informa- different adjacent land uses. Managed Landscape Character tion, and blend the roadway with surrounding Context-Sensitive Categories consider place- Rural Highways Community Interface uses. specific features such as environment, culture, High-speed, lower volume road with very low-den- Preserved Landscape Character sity residential, agricultural, or open space adjacent and history. land uses. Scenic Designation • Goals describe how general design objec- Context-Sensitive** tives should be interpreted in context. Theme Design Objectives in Section One: Landscape Design Design Objectives Highway Zones Segment Specific Features The Master Plan organizes road systems into dif- Design Interpretation ferent highway types according to the type of * General: Includes design goals and objectives that should always be considered during the design of a project as it relates road, the speed and volume of travel, and the type to the types of surrounding land uses, development, and street patterns regardless of the landscape design segment in which of access. They are classified as urban freeways, they are located. ** Context-sensitive: Includes themes, design goals and objectives, and projects that relate specifically to the landscape design city streets, or rural highways; each of these may segment in which they are located. The goals and objectives should be considered in addition to the general goals and objectives. 2.1 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones SECTION ONE: Highway Zones

Design objectives form the parameters for landscape and aesthetics along the roadway. The Mas- ter Plan’s general categories of city streets and rural highways are illustrated in Figures 8 and 9.

US 93 (Because the urban freeways designation is not applicable to this corridor, it is not shown.) Figure ELY 8 provides an overview of the general objectives for city streets; a more detailed description of the (1) Community Interface Zone zones associated with city streets (community interface, community transition, and managed US 50 landscape character) follows on the next page. Figure 9 illustrates the general objectives for the highway zones of rural highways. Specific descrip- tions of community interface, preserve landscape character, and scenic designation zones along rural highways are found beginning on page 2.6. US 6

N (2) Throughout central Nevada, design objectives relate to community interface and preserve landscape character. Outside of town, the (3) Preserve Landscape Character Zone highway runs through open landscape with little development. Within town the highway often serves as a main street.

Community Managed landscape Preserve landscape Scenic Interface Character Character Designation •Pedestrian needs dominate with • Areas of growing or planned •Rural highways •Existing scenic byway frequent intersections and crosswalks development •High speeds •Potential scenic byway •Slower design speeds • Indications of potential community •Agriculture or low-density residential •Unique scenic, cultural, historic, •Shorter block lengths expansion in an otherwise natural development recreational, and/or natural qualities •Traffic-calming features setting •Native vegetation and landforms •High level of visual management •High-cost treatments are appropriate • Vehicular needs dominate this zone dominate views •Mid-cost treatments are appropriate •On-street parking • Infrequent pedestrian crossings •Low-cost treatments are appropriate •Buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close • Frontage roads are common proximity to travel lanes • Low-cost treatments are appropriate

2.2 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Figure 8 - City Streets – Highway Zones General Highway Categories: city streets – Highway Zones

Managed Landscape Character Community Transition Community Interface Adjacent Land Uses: Vary from residential to industrial. Adjacent Land Uses: Range from commercial to Adjacent Land Uses: Typically commercial, but may Located in areas of current growth or planned growth residential with larger setbacks. Located between a include other uses. Travel speeds are lower with at community edges. community’s downtown and its undeveloped edges. frequent curb cuts and cross streets.

Community Transition Community Interface

Managed Landscape Character Community transition Community interface “Suburban Zones” in the Master Plan “Urban Zones” in the Master Plan •Zone between downtown and undeveloped •Pedestrian needs dominate with frequent Managed Landscape character edge intersections and crosswalks •Curb cuts and cross streets generously spaced •Slower design speeds “Transition Zones” in the Master Plan •Buildings set back from right of way •Shorter block lengths • Areas of growing or planned development •Vehicular and pedestrian needs are balanced •Traffic-calming features • Indications of potential community expansion in •Pedestrian crossings at signalized intersections •On-street parking an otherwise natural setting •Bike lane or shared-use path easily integrated •Buildings, sidewalks and parking in close proximity • Vehicular needs dominate this zone •Buildings have parking in front to travel lanes • Infrequent pedestrian crossings •Low- to mid-cost treatments are appropriate • Mid- to high-cost treatments are appropriate • Frontage roads are common • Low-cost treatments are appropriate 2.3 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones

CITY STREETS Community Transition Managed Landscape Character Description Description Community Interface Community transition zones include stretches of The managed landscape character zone is distin- Description highway between the center of a community and guished by areas of growing or planned develop- In many communities, highways provide the cen- its undeveloped edges. These zones provide ac- ment at community edges. The frequency and tral point of access to all parts of the community. cess to outlying areas of a community and form density of residential, commercial, or industrial Pedestrian amenities are of primary importance a buffer between pedestrian-oriented town cen- development indicates potential community ex- in these areas. The highway must be compatible ters and open stretches of highway on their out- pansion in an otherwise natural landscape setting. with pedestrian activities and unify, not divide, skirts. Vehicle needs are balanced with pedestrian Built elements interrupt the natural environment the town center. needs in these areas. Travel speeds vary, but are in a somewhat regular pattern, but without the generally midway between those in community intensity of urban density. Community interface zones are characterized interface zones and those on the open highway. by lower travel speeds, frequent curb cuts, cross Pedestrian crossings may be present at intersec- streets, traffic control devices, and increased pe- tions, although curb cuts and cross streets are destrian and other non-vehicular traffic. Adjacent used less frequently than in community interface (1) Areas of managed landscape character indicate lo- land uses are typically commercial, but may in- zones. Adjacent land uses may be commercial, cations of planned or expected growth such as Coyote Springs in Clark County and south Lincoln County. Man- clude residential areas, schools, parks, and other residential, industrial, or agricultural, but setbacks agement focuses on transitioning development into the civic uses. Block lengths are generally shorter are typically greater than in community interface surrounding landscape through the use of native and enhanced native treatment types as depicted. than in community transition zones, with build- zones. Where adjacent uses are commercial, buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close proximity to ing setbacks commonly consist of large parking the travel lanes. lots accessible from the highway.

(2) Outlying industrial areas and areas zoned for development are included in the managed landscape character zone. Emphasis is placed on developing partnerships and proactively working with agencies and towns to preserve viewsheds and prevent disturbance to right- of-way vegetation.

2.4 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Figure 9 - Rural Highways – Highway Zones Rural Highways – Highway Zones

Community Interface Preserve Landscape Character Scenic Designation Adjacent Land Uses: Commercial and local community Adjacent Land Uses: Typically includes agricultural or Adjacent Land Uses: Varies from conservation and development. low-density residential. Federal or state land ownership recreation to significant, historical commercial uses. dominates. Includes scenic byways and other portions of the highway that travel through areas of high scenic, cultural, or recreational value.

Preserve Landscape Character Scenic Designation Community Interface

Preserve Landscape Character Community interface “Rural Landscape Segments” in the Master Plan •High speeds Scenic Designation “Rural Communities” in the Master Plan •Maintain integrity of existing landscape – “do “Rural Landscape Segments” in the Master Plan •Pedestrian needs dominate with frequent no harm” •Existing scenic byways or potential scenic byway intersections and crosswalks •Agriculture or low-density residential •Located along rural highways, city streets, and •Slower design speeds development urban freeways •Shorter block lengths •Native vegetation and landforms dominate •Unique scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, and/ •Traffic-calming features views or natural qualities •On-street parking •Low-cost treatments are appropriate •High level of visual management •Buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close proximity •Low- to mid-cost treatments are appropriate to travel lanes • Mid-cost treatments are appropriate 2.5 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones

Trees and planting Parallel Wide Minimum lane Curb extensions (bulb outs) add RURAL HIGHWAYS soften the street parking sidewalks widths slow traffic sidewalk space, provide place and help slow for trees, bike parking, etc. and traffic shorten crossing distance Community Interface Description Community interface zones along rural highways are similar in description to those along city streets. They are primarily located in the developed town centers and the primary design objective focuses on the highway’s ability to accommo- date a variety of town center activities without reducing its function as a through street.

In small towns, the highway often becomes the main street, a key component of the community’s economic and social vitality. Limited commercial development reinforces the need to quickly estab- (1) The primary design objective for community inter- lish a defined community image for motorists as (1) Traffic-calming features such as street tree planting, on-street parking, and curb extensions accentuate downtown com- face zones is to improve the highway’s ability to ac- they are welcomed into town and slow their travel commodate a variety of town center activities without munity areas. reducing its function as a through street. On-street speeds significantly. Towns serve as resting points parking buffers pedestrians from travel lanes and helps Pedestrian crossings Appropriately sized Trees and planting Bike lane incorporated along lengthy highway stretches. Community rest slow traffic through town. use a change of sidewalks provide soften the street and into road design paving materials pedestrian space help slow traffic areas with travel information orient the driver while providing economic returns for the town.

Program Elements Roadway design in these areas must incorporate traffic-calming features that minimize conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles. The following goals establish the approach:

• Manage speed by reducing the appearance of wide roadways. Install raised or planted medians to create pedestrian refuge is- lands that can double as speed-reduction devices. • Reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts (2) Pedestrian movement and amenities are of high with consolidated curb cuts and planted concern in community interface zones. Highway im- medians. provements consider not only the street but the adjacent development and pedestrian needs. • Increase pedestrian safety and reduce crossing distances by combining angled or parallel parking with bulb-outs at cross- (2) Five-lane highways can be softened through raised, planted medians. Roadway design incorporates bike lanes to promote walks. Bollards located at bulb-outs, a buf- multi-modal transportation through downtown. fer zone separating travel lanes, and angled 2.6 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

parking offer additional levels of pedestrian safety. Parallel parking is recommended in areas of limited right-of-way. • Install pedestrian-activated signals for heavily used mid-block crossings or where the distance between crosswalks exceeds one-quarter mile. • Develop community rest areas that com- bine travel service facilities with local park and community gathering spaces. Encour- age motorists to stop in towns for travel information and use of facilities.

• Encourage slower travel speeds by adding (2) Before streetscape improvements. pedestrian-scaled amenities. • Utilize street trees for shade and visual interest. • Provide lighting that is appropriate in height, style, and intensity. • Provide signage that is compatible with preferred architectural styles and is visible (1) A 60’ right-of-way provides space for on-street parking and widened sidewalks. Streetscape and pe- to pedestrians and motorists. destrian amenities enliven the downtown area. • Provide street furnishings that include seating, shelters, trash containers, and wayfinding aids such as sidewalk inlays.

(3) After streetscape improvements.

(2), (3) The potential for streetscape improvements exists for roadways through commercial and residential areas. Enhancements have the ability to change the character of the roadway and provide a more inviting atmosphere.

(4) An 80’ right-of-way accommodates dual travel lanes and a planted median. A striped bike lane accommodates cyclists through the community center. Pedestrian amenities may be enhanced with widened sidewalks.

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• Incorporate clearly marked bike lanes. Co- • Incorporate the Place Name Sign Program Scenic Designation ordinate efforts with local multi-modal and audio interpretation (radio transmis- Description transportation plans. Parallel parking is sion) at areas with significant historic or most compatible with bike lanes. Where natural features. Scenic designation includes existing and pro- angled parking exists, parking areas must • Partner with federal and state agencies to posed scenic byways where scenic, cultural, his- be deep enough to ensure adequate visibil- coordinate the Corridor Plan with long- toric, recreational, and/or natural qualities domi- ity of cyclists. term planning. nate the highway landscape. Facilities in these • Fit the alignment of the highway into ex- areas require the highest level of management Preserve Landscape Character isting topography so structures blend into the surrounding landscape. and should incorporate accentuated treatment Description • Regrade, stain, and revegetate rock cuts to levels with a higher level of detail. Designation Landscape character is best preserved in rural blend with the adjacent hillside. is indicated where scenic preservation, viewshed highway design. In rural areas, roadside develop- • Prevent the degradation of surrounding management, and access to recreational opportu- ment consists of agricultural or low-density resi- landscapes. Minimize vegetation remov- nities are needed dential uses. The potential for significant future al during construction and maintenance activities. growth appears low. Land ownership is dominat- • Prevent the practice of spreading asphalt Program Elements ed by federal or state entities such as the Depart- millings on road shoulders. Use materials In addition to the objectives set in preserve land- ment of Defense or Bureau of Land Management. that blend with the natural landscape. scape character zones, areas of scenic designa- Built elements and human interventions are • Revegetate disturbed highway areas with tion include the following goals: sparsely distributed throughout the landscape. native seed mix or salvaged plant materials where possible. • Protect scenic areas by discouraging struc- Native vegetation, geologic features, and land- • Identify locations for new wildlife cross- tures that obscure views. forms dominate the view. ings and opportunities for improvements • Provide rest areas that serve a diversity of to existing wildlife crossings. (1) Scenic byways and highways through areas of purposes, including access to recreational high visual quality such as the Great Basin National Program Elements • Screen maintenance facilities from the opportunities, locations for trailheads, and Park warrant design treatments equal to their natural Objectives for project design include the follow- roadway or visually blend them with their stopping points along shared-use trails. setting. surroundings. • Incorporate a separated, shared-use trail ing goals: • Improve litter collection along the corridor. within the right-of-way. • Utilize existing native vegetation to • Promote the scenic byway and its state- preserve the aesthetic integrity of the wide importance. roadside. • Create structures that blend with the land- • Preserve scenic views and viewsheds from scape yet express the special quality of the the highway. scenic byway. • Restrict outdoor advertising in scenic loca- • Integrate interpretative elements through- tions. Coordinate with local jurisdictions out the corridor. to prevent billboards from obstructing • Form partnerships with federal and state scenic views. Promote outdoor advertising agencies to maintain scenic intactness of requirements. the surrounding landscape. • Provide pedestrian and bicycle access to recreation destinations. • Provide ample space for road bikers on a paved shoulder that is not disrupted by the rumble strip.

2.8 SECTIONS TWO – FIVE Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION FOUR: Pony Express Passage

Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations Design Interpretation Summary – Using the Landscape Design Segments The following aerial image is meant to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at Pony Express Passage Theme and Design Interpretation one of the key points along the Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment. Interpretation of the segment’s design Sections Two – Five: themes occurs during individual project The segment theme describes the vision for the segment US 93 design. The corridor plan establishes the Landscape design segments provide an orga- direction for project level design. Exam- ples illustrate forms and materials that in terms of how the highway should appear. Images that US 93/US 6/ US 50 could be used to accomplish the stated US 93/US 6/US 50 US 6 Garnet Hill Intersection design objectives. Landscape Design nizational tool for applying design concepts ELY depict how the theme may be interpreted and applied along the highway. After understanding the Community Interface through individual project design are provided. (1) Although short lived, remnants of pony express stations stand as reminders to the early period of western settlement and should be incorporated into roadside facilities. Segments Preserve Landscape project components that may be applied US 50

Ely Community Rest Area Sections Two through Five describe the design within each highway zone (community in- LEGEND Regionally Adapted Accentuated Community Interface

Preserve Landscape objectives, theme, and specific features associ- terface, managed landscape character, etc.), (2) Interpretation of sites and activities that (3), (4) Artistically designed features can be inspired by the forms and patterns of Key Highway Intersection established the towns along US 50 and US 93 allows historic structures. Integrated design elements infuses history into daily life. travelers to better appreciate the historic and scenic ated with each landscape design segment. The Landscape and Aesthetics Element qualities of the landscape. it is important to understand the theme and C PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT

(1) This aerial view looks east towards Ely along US 50 and US 93. This stretch of road is located within the Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should highlight community major design theme for each segment provides a design objectives of the segment. The theme gateway connections and points of interest within the town of Ely. unifying design concept that is interpreted dur- and design objectives describe how features (5) Nevada contains a rich supply of Native American history and culture. (6) This segment highlights the preservation and presentation Culturally significant objects and patterns can be reinterpreted to create of scenic desert landscapes. Use of architectural windows can 2.34 contemporary facilities that convey the traditional feel of the region. make the view more vivid. ing individual project design. Figure 10 shows should look. Design interpretation images how landscape design segments are used to de- provide physical examples of potential proj-

1 1 0 AUSTIN COMMUNITY REST AREA ENHANCEMENT – 1 PONY EXPRESS TRAVEL INFORMATION 105 PONY

2 ENHANCE COMMUNITY GATEWAYS D NEVADA EXP Specific Features velop context-sensitive designs. i WILDERNESS ects. Supporting maps, sections, aerial pho- a RESS H m ISTORICAL AREA 3 ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS EUREKA COMMUNITY 100 ond Vall TRAIL

White Pine County County Eureka 6 TRAFFIC CALMING 2 ENHANCE COMMUNITY GATEWAYS Churchill County Churchill Cortez Mountains Potential projects and improvements identified within

THROUGH COMMUNITY Lander County Lander Schellbourne 95

3 ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS E ey 5 CREATE COMMUNITY REST AREA ga Antelope Valley

tos, and imagery illustrate the design objec- n Ra 6 TRAFFIC CALMING Shoshone Roberts Mountains THROUGH COMMUNITY 90 the segment. Projects are grouped into six categories SR 893 Range nge 5 RELOCATE REST AREA TO THE WEST WITH A COMMUNITY REST AREA Warm 85 – community, travel and tourism, planting, natural re- General program elements, described in the pre- VIEWPOINT OF AUSTIN TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR Spring Siding tives, specific features, and their appropriate 2 5 3

AND REESE RIVER PETROGLYPH RECREATION 80 Lander County Lander VALLEY County Eureka AREA REST AREA 25 1 Simpson Park 30 ENHANCEMENT source and wildlife, views and landmarks, and roadway 20 75

US 93 US HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE Mountains 35 15 NATIONAL FOREST 5 10 eureka vious section, are further developed through the Sch application throughout the corridor. 20 austin 5 15 25 10 55 70 40 ell Creek R practices and structures. 50 30 e 45 15 US 50 50 McGill 20 65 45 25 40 35 45 10 e 40 y SR 722 5 be Rang 35 30 55 ange application of landscape design segment objec- a y Range i Fish Creek 60 o SR 376 T 60 tor Rang tor Valle i PLACE NAME SIGN FOR i REST AREA Ruth n 1 n 1 55 o PONY EXPRESS HISTORIC o RELOCATION 65

M ely TRAIL M ELY COMMUNITY 35 40 tives. Because landscape design segments relate The segments designated for this corridor LEGEND 30 ENHANCE COMMUNITY GATEWAYS 2 45 NATURAL RESOURCE AND WILDLIFE US 6 / US 50/ US 93 COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES 1. Statewide gateway 25 1. Environmental resources preservation 2. Community gateway ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS 3 HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 2. Wildlife movement enhancement ENTIRE CORRIDOR NATIONAL FOREST 50 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation US 6 3. Water resources enhancement 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource 7 TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR 20 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic 5 to place and community character, design objec- enhancement AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PRESERVE ENHANCED AWARENESS OF MURALS include Hidden Gems, Silver State Passage, awareness 55 60 VISUAL QUALITY AND PROMOTE 65 6. Highway and community compatibility VIEWS AND LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES TRAFFIC CALMING improvement NATIONAL PARK AND STATE PARKS 15 25 1. Highway scenic designation 6 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging THROUGH COMMUNITY 2. Highway scenic improvement UTILIZE REVEGETATION METHODS FOR 2 ENHANCE COMMUNITY REST AREA TRAVEL AND TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES DISTURBED AREAS 10 20 ROADWAY PRACTICES AND STRUCTURE 5 E WITH TRAVEL INFORMATION, ga 1. Roadside Services OPPORTUNITIES Duckwater Preston tives at this level refine program elements to ex- 2. Viewpoints and points of interest MAINTAIN SCENIC CONTINUITY Pony Express Passage, and Cowboy Range as 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall 2 SEATING, AND SIGNAGE n Ra 3. Travel information program 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic THROUGH BILLBOARD MITIGATION 5 15 4. Highway art 3. Information and directional signage 4. Community Rest Area Lund nge 4. Highway maintenance practices 4 CONSIDER RE-USE OF MILLED ASPHALT FOR SR 379 Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled PAVING RATHER THAN SHOULDER BACKING 130 PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES White Pine County 10 asphalt by-products for entire corridor 125 1. Ground treatment 5. Highway facility enhancement UTILIZE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND Nye County 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 8 NEVADA press special features. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES FOR 120 herbaceous plants shown on the following pages. 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship 5 WILDERNESS 3. Enhanced native planting LIGHTING AND ROADSIDE SERVICES enhancement AREA 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 5. Great Basin ornamental planting 8 UTILIZE RAINWATER HARVESTING 1 1 5 TECHNIQUES TO ADDRESS DRAINAGE White Pine County 0 5 10 20 Lincoln County NORTH AND STORMWATER ISSUES 1 1 0 SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles 170 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Figure 10 – Landscape Design Segment Themes, Maps, and Sections Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE – SPECIFIC FEATURES C2

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING RESEARCH UNLV US 50: NEW PASS SUMMIT TO SCHELLBOURNE CONSULTANT 2.33 Context-Sensitive Highway Categories

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H A UT Oregon Idaho Jackpot ELEMENTS R 1 1 0 E NEVADA Preserve Landscape Character IV 1. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing land- -R Eureka County WILDERNESS PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 50 T White Pine County PONY E D AREA scape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing L 105 O vegetation. B XPR

D NEVADA Humboldt County Humboldt Washoe County Washoe M ESS HI

i Humboldt County Humboldt U WILDERNESS a L STORICAL Community Interface - Austin H I US 93 / m AREA A TRAIL 1. Highlight mining history.

A 100 US 95 US I Wells R ond Vall PRESERVE LANDSCAPE COMMUNITY PRESERVE LANDSCAPE COMMUNITY 2. Incorporate enhanced native street tree program to N T

R C define downtown and slow traffic. O I CHARACTER INTERFACE CHARACTER INTERFACE

R F County Churchill I Cortez Mountains D Schellbourne

L O County Lander T i 95 A a Austin Community Rest Area C IS m Native Revegetation Native Revegetation H ey 1. Provide community park that serves as a rest area for Antelope Valley Pony Express Station Rest Area West o travelers. Promote Austin as the gateway to the Toi-

n Lander County Lander Standard Standard Eureka County Eureka yabe Mountains. d Mount d 90 Roberts Mountains Egan 2. Provide interpretative information enhancing motor- Wendover Nevada SR 893 Enhanced Native Enhanced Native COWBOY RANGE D Shoshone Range Range ists recognition of Native American history and culture Community Rest Area Community Rest Area Pinto Summit Rest Area Accentuated in the area. Provide signage to the Yomba Reservation D Utah Accentuated 85 south of Austin. Integrate simple interpretive features

LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT ains Warm 7000 FT of Native American history and culture. EUREKA

California Community Interface Community Interface Spring Siding RUBY MOUNTAINS SUB-SEGMENT D1 I-80 AUSTIN Austin Viewpoint Nevada Austin Viewpoint 80 1. Provide viewpoint overlooking Austin and the Reese Eureka County Wells Lander County

C1 6000 FT Churchill County River Valley.

Elko County Elko County 25 Lander County 30 winnemucca Community Rest Area White Pine County 2. Incorporate travel information regarding Austin and

Lander County Eureka County 20 75 Eureka County the Yomba Reservation.

US 93 US HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 35 15 NATIONAL FOREST 5000 FT 5 10 eureka Hickison Summit Rest Area Sch 20 5 1. Relocate existing Bean Flat rest area to nearby Hicki- Fernley elko D1 15 25 C2 AUSTIN COMMUNITY Austin Eureka 10 55 70 ell Creek R son Summit. Emphasize Nevada’s Native American his- 50 40 30 Simpson Park Mountains 4000 FT REST AREA HICKISON SUMMIT REST AREA EUREKA COMMUNITY REST AREA tory and cultures and highlight Hickison Petroglyphs. west austin 45 e 15 Fallon US 50 50 McGill Fish Creek 20 65 Enhanced Native Enhanced Native Enhanced Native wendover 45 25 40 Community Interface - Eureka I-80 35 45 10 C 40 y 1. Highlight mining history and historic structures. I ALT93 Monitor Range SR 722 5 Accentuated Accentuated Accentuated Ely R 35 3000 FT 2. Provide travel information for historic walking tour. O 30 55 ange T be Rang Range S • Mining • Relocate Bean Flat Rest Area to • Mining 3. Incorporate enhanced native street tree program to I a L 60 H I y i Hickison Summit Rest Area • Historic walking tour reinforce town character. L A • Highlight historic structures take relate more with Hickison SR 305 o L R 60 4. Emphasize main street improvements that enhance E T T tor Valle • Stokes Castle Petroglyphs • Relocate rest area outside of town i Ruth pedestrian facilities and amenities. W SR 376 n 55 to within historic downtown D • Gateway to Toiyabe • Highlight Native American culture o 65 I HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE B NATIONAL FOREST M NATIONAL FOREST 35 ely Mountains with mountain • Architecture and features should Eureka Community Rest Area HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 40 biking and hiking reflect Nevada’s Native American 1. Relocate existing rest area located just outside of town 30 PINTO SUMMIT REST AREA NATIONAL FOREST NATIONAL FOREST Community Interface cultures to downtown Eureka. Rest area should double as a com- Hawthorne lley 45 Native Revegetation munity park. Eureka County US 6 / US 50/ US 93 • Provide shade 2. Promote Eureka’s historic district.. 25 LEGEND Pershing County Elko County LEGEND W Standard Lander County Nye County HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE hite Pine Pinto Summit Rest Area NATIONAL FOREST 50 AUSTIN VIEWPOINT • Duckwater Reservation access A White Pine County moky Va US 6 1. Highlight connection to Duckwater Reservation. Incor- S HIDDEN GEMS PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE 20 • Provide shade porate architecture and design materials evocative of e Native Revegeta- Pershing County l LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT C t Native American culture. LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT t 55 60 LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT i 65 Churchill County 278 SR L White Pine County Standard 2. Enhance facilities to provide shade Range 2. Incorporate aesthetic enhancements through replace- A1 Mojave Desert Vista Sub-Segment Nye County 15 25 • Viewpoint of Austin and Reese Community Interface PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE ment of brightly colored fencing and jersey barriers CALIFORNIA Tonopah IL C1 River Valley with context-appropriate alternatives. Pioche RA B IC T Schellbourne LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT SILVER STATE PASSAGE HISTOR 10 20 SS Preserve Landscape Character E Big San E ga LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT PR Preserve Landscape Character Duckwater Preston EX n Ra

US 95 US Y N Landscape and Aesthetics Element P 5 15

O Warm Springs a P 93 US n C d Springs SR 379 Lund nge MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE Caliente PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE AL T Siding c 50 Key Highway Intersection ake R LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT 130 Austin 10 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 US 50 125 Valley Eureka ange Historic Trail NEVADA (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SCALES VARY) 120

D McGill Valley

A RIZON A fallon COWBOY RANGE C WILDERNESS 5 LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT e River AREA Landscape Type/Treatment 1 1 5 0 5 10 20 White Pine County

D1 Ruby Mountains Sub-Segment NORTH Whit Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment SR 361 SR SR 839 SR SR 376 ely Lincoln County SR 379 US 6/US 50 SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles 1 1 0 Lander County Eureka County 170

ALT US US US Churchill County Nye County Nye County MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP 93, East 6, and East 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan 0 1 1 22 44 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning NORTH 95 US 6 C1 Mineral County PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE – DESIGN OBJECTIVES US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION SCALE: 1 inch equals 22 miles Baker Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING RESEARCH CONSULTANT UNLV 2.30 US 50: NEW PASS SUMMIT TO SCHELLBOURNE PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE – LONGITUDINAL SECTION C1

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING RESEARCH UNLV CONSULTANT US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Design Objectives - Plan View Design Objectives - Section ViewUS50: NEW PASS SUMMIT TO WHITE PINE COUNTY 2.31 LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENTS Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning LDS2

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING RESEARCH Corridor UNLV Landscape Design SegmentsCENTRAL NEVADA TO NORTHERN NEVADA CONSULTANT 2.11 Design objectives and landscape and aesthetic elements are Landscape treatment types and interpretive themes A group of highways evaluated to address a Sections of the highway organized according to the surround- located within the segment. provide additional direction for design objectives and topic such as landscape and aesthetics. ing environmental and cultural context. Themes correlate with the development of specific landscape and aesthetic the segment name and location. elements. The elements shown include improvements to both existing and proposed roadside facilities, major intersections, and statewide gateways. 2.9 PONY EXPRESS HISTORIC TRAIL US 50 C

SR 839 ely US 50/US 6 Lake carson city Lander County Eureka County Tahoe Churchill County Nye County White Pine County Douglas County Alt 95 Mineral County SR 361 Baker

Yerington SR 376 US 395 Gabbs Pony Express Passage C Washoe LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT

Nevada Lake

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B Utah US 95 US 6

Mineral County Esmeralda County A Warm Springs Nye County US 6 tonopah Lincoln County pioche Nevada Silver State Passage B California LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Panaca

SR 375 SR 318

LEGEND Hidden Gems A caliente US 93, East US 6, and LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT East US 50 Corridor A Hidden Gems Mojave Desert Vista sub-segment A1 Alamo LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT

A1 Mojave Desert Vista Sub-Segment

B Silver State Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT A1

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Nye County Nye Lincoln County LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT mesquite Clark County

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D1 Ruby Mountains Sub-Segment US 95 I-15 Lake 0 11 22 44 NORTH Mead SCALE: 1 inch equals 22 miles

MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan LDS1 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Landscape Design Segments 2.10 Southern Nevada to Central Nevada UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Oregon Idaho Jackpot R E IV -R T D L O

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US 93, East US 6, and Pershing County Elko County East US 50 Corridor Lander County White Pine County A Hidden Gems Pony Express Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Pershing County LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT C Churchill County 278 SR A1 Mojave Desert Vista Sub-Segment

IL RA B STORIC T Schellbourne Silver State Passage S HI ES PR LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT X E

US 95 US Y N O Warm Springs C P 93 US Pony Express Passage Alt 50 Siding LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Austin US 50 Eureka D Cowboy Range fallon McGill LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT C

D1 Ruby Mountains Sub-Segment SR 361 SR SR 839 SR SR 376 ely SR 379 US 6/US 50 Lander County Eureka County

Alt 95 Churchill County Nye County Nye County 0 11 22 44 NORTH US 6 Mineral County SCALE: 1 inch equals 22 miles Baker

US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Landscape Design Segments Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning LDS2 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Central Nevada to Northern Nevada 2.11 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems Section Two: with right-of-way landscaping that utilizes en- • Promote the use of US 93 as the route to hanced native softscape treatment types. Rather Ely and other northern destinations in or- der to support tourism growth in commu- than looking out of place in the desert landscape, Hidden Gems nities like Caliente and Pioche. intersection and potential interchange improve- • Partner with Lincoln County to ensure that ments blend into the topography with minimal planned BLM land disposals do not nega- THEME disturbance. tively affect the existing visual continuity.

The Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment in- The general highway experience preserves sce- Managed Landscape Character cludes US 93 from the I-15 interchange to Ely and nic continuity and emphasizes the beauty of the US 50/US 6 east to the Utah border. Geographic • Recognize the development of the Coy- natural resource. Panoramic views are uninter- differentiation and shifting plant communities ote Springs new community adjacent to rupted and native revegetation heals any road- US 93. Develop working relationships that compel the designation of the Mojave Desert Vis- support the use of subdued softscape and side disturbance. ta Sub-segment from the I-15 interchange to the hardscape materials. Focus design efforts

SR 318 intersection. Here, southern desert and on visually blending the development into (1) Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment key map. DESIGN SEGMENT OBJECTIVES the larger natural landscape. salt desert vegetation along with interspersed • Utilize signage at the SR 168 intersection Joshua trees dot the landscape. Traveling along Outdoor recreation is diverse and widely available to encourage exploration of the recre- the segment, plant communities merge together ation opportunities along the corridor. Tie along this segment; design goals emphasize its as Joshua trees and Utah juniper are seen in the signage into the recreational gateway at importance. Design objectives for this segment the Glendale I-15 interchange. same setting. This transition to higher elevation also include enhancing the interface between plant communities marks the passage out of the communities and the highway and preserving the Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment. Scenic Designation existing natural landscape. The following objec- • Preserve the scenic quality of the byway. tives are specific to this segment: Numerous recreation destinations are easily ac- Prevent any billboard construction and other visual distractions along the highway. cessible from the corridor, including eight state Preserve Landscape Character • Connect travelers to the landscape through parks, one national park, and two national wildlife • Preserve scenic views of distant mountain place name signage. Interpret distinct fea- refuges. Objectives for this segment focus on pro- ranges. Work with other state and federal tures such as the merging of plant commu- viding travelers with the necessary signage, infor- agencies to maintain visual quality. nities west of Caliente. mation, and facilities to experience the treasures • Proactively work with Clark County to influ- • Coordinate roadside facilities to provide ample information on the area’s parks. lying just off the highway. This segment also pro- ence the placement of any industrial uses • Partner with USFWS to enhance viewpoints vides scenic opportunities; except for the Mojave zoned for the southern part of the corridor. Site planning should minimize disrup- around Pahranagat. Desert Vista Sub-segment, the entire segment tion of the area’s scenic quality. • At Pahranagat rest area, partner with has a Nevada scenic byway designation. • Partner with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- USFWS to provide vault toilets and infor- vice (USFWS) to influence the roadside fa- mation on the Pahranagat NWR. Include (2) A segment’s theme considers the region’s culture, information on the valley’s pre-refuge es- Communities along the corridor respond by pro- cilities provided at the Pahranagat National history, and natural resources. Design elements used Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Provide appropriate tablishment and ranching history. along the segment reinterpret these features to providing community rest areas that support outdoor signage to mark pull-offs. Design shelters vide depth of meaning to road facilities and connect • Partner with USFWS to provide a kiosk with travelers to the region. recreation and encourage motorists to stop. and seating areas that are comfortable and information on the valley and refuge wa- visually inviting. ter management for migratory birds at the The new development of Coyote Springs appropri- • Utilize signage to interpret geological, cul- Pahranagat Middle Marsh access/pull-off tural, and recreational resources such as point. ately transitions into the surrounding landscape the Desert NWR and Sheep Range. • Partner with USFWS to provide a pull-off 2.12 SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

and informational kiosk at Maynard Lake at • Designate US 93 as a scenic byway from Caliente the southern boundary of the Pahranagat Maynard Lake to the intersection with SR NWR. Create a “history trail” of informa- 375/318. • Utilize signage and streetscape design to promote exploration of downtown Cali- tion including the valley’s early settlement, • Partner with Pahranagat NWR to develop ente. Reinforce the community main street rock mustang corrals located near the can- a shared-use path between the refuge and through pedestrian enhancements and yon, Paiute use of the canyon, origin of the the Town of Alamo. Red-tailed Hawk story, and history of the downtown gateways. • Work with NDOW to address vehicle-deer ancient White River that created the valley • Preserve scenic quality and provide signage collision issues from Maynard Lake Canyon and canyon. to Rainbow Canyon, a regional visual to Alamo. • Partner with Nevada Division of State Parks resource. (NDSP) to develop a multi-use trail connecting the state parks around Caliente, Community Interface Pioche Panaca, and Pioche. Encourage visitors to stay within a community and bike to vari- Alamo (1) Eight state parks, a national park, and several wild- • Emphasize the town’s history and mining life refuges are accessed directly off the Hidden Gems ous park destinations. culture. • Reinforce town entry with gateway signage. scenic byway. Travel information and facilities should • Consider creating acceleration/decelera- be coordinated to elevate the traveler’s awareness of Locate signage according to growth bound- • Encourage visitation and exploration of the tion lanes to and from the Pahranagat NWR recreation opportunities and promote exploration. ary that proactively plans for development downtown. Develop gateways and signage headquarters and campground entrances. spurred by Las Vegas and Coyote Springs to the town and downtown areas. • Develop community rest areas that pro- outgrowth. mote the many recreation opportuni- • Recognize and interpret the environmen- ties and describe each town’s history and tal and recreational resources of the Pah- services. ranagat NWR as part of community and • Enhance scenic byway signage through signage improvements. the incorporation of iconic imagery that • Where water is available or in naturally evokes meaningful aspects of the byway. moist zones, plant native cottonwoods or • Emphasize the connection to the Great Ba- similar plant material to emphasize sense sin National Park. of place. Highlight the importance of cot- • Create an appropriately scaled statewide tonwoods to the Alamo settlement. gateway at the Utah border. Design and scale should reflect the culture and history of the area as well as the volume of traffic along US 50/US 6.

• Partner with NDSP to develop a multi-use (2) Highlighting town historical elements and architec- trail connecting the Ward Charcoal Ovens tural sites enriches the traveler’s experience. Clear con- and Cave Lake state parks. nections to downtown areas and enhanced pedestrian • Partner with Lincoln County to ensure that amenities increase the highway’s compatibility with planned BLM land disposals do not nega- community goals. tively affect the existing visual intactness.

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Lake mead national Historic Trail 60 recreation area 5 6 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 Corridor with Mile Markers I-15/US 93 Interchange 55 Note: Interchange enhancements for I-15 are provided Lake Mead 0 4 8 A1 16 NORTH in the I-15 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles Refer there for related design objectives. MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan A1 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Hidden Gems – Design Objectives 2.14 US 93: I-15 Interchange to Alamo UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH 85 75 80 CONTINUE ON MAP A3 A2 155

70 Valley US 93 KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA e River 150 65 Lunar Crater

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US 93 Preserve Landscape Character big rocks 100 SR 318 Wilderness area Managed Landscape Character Tempiute Rachel 90 95 75 80 Lincoln County caliente Tunnel Spring Nye County 65 70 Scenic Designation 85 Wilderness Hiko 60 Landscape and Aesthetics Element kershaw-Ryan 55 State Park Hidden Gems Key Highway Intersection Mt. Irish A1 Landscape design segment Wilderness area South Pahroc 50 beaver dam Clover mountains Range state park Historic Trail Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment Wilderness area 5 6 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 SR 375 South Pahroc Range Groo C Ran Wilderness area lover Mou Corridor with Mile Markers 45 Scenic Designation ntains

ge m elgin schoolhouse 0 4 8 16 NORTH state historic site SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles Alamo 40 CONTINUE ON MAP A1 Elgin US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Hidden Gems – Design Objectives Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning A2 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US 93: Alamo to MM 155 2.15 S

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na Valley wilderness area Hidden Gems 5 15 Landscape design segment Shoshone ke R Lund SR 379 Scenic Designation ange 130 Great Basin National Park 10 125 mt grafton Southwest Kiosk Rest Area Wilderness LEGEND US 6 Area 120 5 south Egan

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0 4 8 16 NORTH SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles CONTINUE ON MAP A2 MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan A3 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Hidden Gems – Design Objectives 2.16 US 93: MM 155 to Ely and the Utah State Line UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Elements Preserve Landscape Character HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 93 1. Consider place name signage to interpret geological and vegetative areas of interest. MOJAVE DESERT VISTA SUB-SEGMENT 2. Maintain existing vegetation and landforms. Preserva- tion of existing native landscape is the first aesthetic MANAGED approach for any capacity improvement or maintenance projects. PRESERVE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE PRESERVE LANDSCAPE 3. Preserve scenic quality through Pahranagat Valley. CHARACTER CHARACTER CHARACTER Scenic designation Managed Landscape Character 1. Buffer the highway from new development. Native Revegetation Native Revegetation Native Revegetation 2. Use subdued landscape treatments to blend develop- Standard Standard Standard ment into the larger landscape. Scenic designation 1. Designate US 93 from Maynard Lake to SR 375/318 intersection as scenic byway. 2. Coordinate with other federal and state agencies to Native Revegetation promote recreational opportunities along the byway. Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge Standard 1. Partner with USFWS to enhance viewpoints and rest area around Pahranagat. 2. At Pahranagat rest area partner with USFWS to pro- 6000 FT vide vault toilets and information on the Pahranagat NWR. Include information on the valley’s pre-refuge establishment and ranching history.

5000 FT Lincoln C ounty 3. Partner with USFWS to provide kiosk with information C lark ounty on the valley and refuge water management for migratory birds at the Pahranagat Middle Marsh access/

4000 FT A L AM O pull-off point. 4. Partner with USFWS to provide pull-off and informational kiosk at Maynard Lake at the southern boundary 3000 FT of the Pahranagat NWR. Create a “history trail” of information including the valley’s early settlement, rock mustang corrals located near the canyon, Paiute use of Pahranagat National wildlife refuge the canyon, origin of the Red-tailed Hawk story, and 2000 FT history of the ancient White River that created the Native revegetation valley and canyon. US 93/SR 168 Standard 5. Consider creation of acceleration and deceleration lanes into the Pahranagat NWR headquarters and intersection • Coordinate with USFWS campground entrances. Enhanced Native • Incorporate shade 6. Create a mountain bike/walking path from Alamo to • Provide toilets the Pahranagat NWR. Accentuated • Provide travel information for recreational opportunities 7. work with NDOW to address vehicle-deer collision is- Valley sues from Maynard Lake Canyon to Alamo. Consider • Blend highway improvements • Interpretation of valley history, pre-refuge settlement, reducing speed and signing. into greater landscape Native American history, ranching, migratory birds, and • Minimize disturbance other “history trail” elements Alamo 1. Highlight the historic importance of cottonwoods. Use Hamilin • Highlight scenic resources • Provide bike/walking path to connect Pahranagat NWR to A1 native cottonwoods in riparian and wet areas as part ley Alamo of plant selections.

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US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION Hidden gems – Longitudinal Section Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning A1 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US 93: I-15/us 95 interchange to Lincoln CO mm 90 2.17 Elements Community Interface Caliente HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 93 1. Integrate a modern interpretation of railroad facilities as part of streetscape character. Use Rainbow Canyon and unique vegetation communities as design inspira- COMMUNITY Interface tion. 2. Encourage visitation of downtown area. Consider connections and signage during US 93 enhancements. Scenic designation Scenic designation 3. Coordinate travel information and facilities with state parks, Panaca, and Pioche. Provide a consistent mes- sage that markets the region as an abundant source of Native Revegetation Native Revegetation recreation and history. 4. Connect towns to state parks and rest areas by a coor- Standard Standard dinated multi-use trail loop. Enhanced Native Enhanced Native Pioche W hite P ine County 1. Encourage travelers to drive to historic downtown. De- Accentuated Accentuated Lincoln C ounty velop a strong gateway and enhance signage at busi- ness route intersection to promote town exploration. 2. Use mining history and recreation opportunities as inspiration for design concepts. 7000 FT 3. Coordinate travel information and facilities with state parks, Caliente, and Panaca. Provide a consistent mes-

sage that markets the region as an abundant source of P ioche recreation and history. 6000 FT 4. Connect towns to state parks and rest areas by a coordinated multi-use trail loop.

Scenic Designation 5000 FT Ca liente Caliente & Pioche Proposed great Basin 1. Reinvent entry experience into the scenic byway. En- community rest areas National Park hance signage to visually tell the story of the byway’s PONY SPRINGS rest area resources. 4000 FT Regionally Adapted Enhanced Native southwest kiosk 2. Rename the scenic byway to Hidden Gems to encourage travelling along the highway. Accentuated Standard Rest area 3000 FT • Highlight mining history • Provide interpretation of Native Revegetation • Provide connections to state Lake Valley Standard parks 2000 FT • Highlight high quality • Partner with NDSP • Encourage town exploration viewsheds • Provide shade and Cathedral gorge • Incorporate shade restrooms Visitor center/ • Replace existing barriers • Kiosk for Great Basin around tables and seating National Park Recreational gateway with aesthetic alternative Regionally Adapted • Interpret historic Accentuated agriculture and ranching and importance of bison • Promote exploration of • Highlight connection to A2 other state parks and Great Basin National Park surrounding towns • Provide restroom facilities • Connect to multi-use trail

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SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan A2 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Hidden gems – Longitudinal Section 2.18 US 93: Lincoln CO mm 90 to us 6/us 95/ us 50 intersection UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Elements Scenic Designation HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 93/US 6/US 50 1. Reinvent entry experience into the scenic byway. En- hance signage to visually tell the story of the byway’s resources. 2. Rename the scenic byway to Hidden Gems to encourage travelling along the highway.

Scenic designation Native Revegetation Standard Great basin national park Recreational gateway Native Revegetation US 93/US 6/ Us 50 Accentuated • Enhance road signage 7000 FT Intersection

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SWAMP Cedars 5000 FT Ward Charcoal Forest Viewpoint Ely Elk Viewing Area Ovens Recreational Native Revegetation 4000 FT Rest Area Gateway Accentuated Native Revegetation Native Revegetation • Highlight Home of Shoshone 3000 FT Standard Standard • Provide historical information, • Coordinate facilities with Cave • Connect to Cave Lake including massacre history 2000 FT Lake and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park by multi-use state parks improvements trail • BLM removing toilets • Enhance road signage

Cave Lake State Park Statewide gateway Recreational Gateway Native Revegetation Native Revegetation Accentuated Standard • Create highway-level entry • Use regional materials • Connect to Ward Charcoal • Highlight Native American history A3 Ovens State Park by multi-use • Interpret mining trail

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US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION Hidden gems – Longitudinal Section Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning A3 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US 93/US 50/ US6: Ely to Utah state line 2.19 K CONTINUE ON MAP A5 awich Va elgin schoolhouse B Entire corridor G 45 South Pahroc

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room Ra Nye County SR 375 Range Develop partnerships with state wilderness area 7 Scenic designation from and federal agencies to preserve Nevada 1 Maynard lake to sr 375/318 visual quality, promote national

lley 40 Utah nge Improve ACCESS TO ALAMO AND intersection and state parks, and tell the nge 6 Elgin PLAN FOR FUTURE GROWTH Alamo story of the region’s history and Chamber of Commerce Pahranagat 3 culture information kiosk 35 Utilize revegetation methods for Range 2 2 DEER CROSSING SIGNAGE: disturbed areas LEGEND SLOW TRAFFIC Maintain scenic continuity 5 6 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 Pahranagat 30 2 E Delamar mountains through billboard mitigation Corridor with Mile Markers m nwr wilderness Area

i g 4 Consider re-use of milled asphalt COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES r 25 ant Vall for paving 1. Statewide gateway Connect Pahranagat NWR TO ALAMO 2. Community gateway 4 4 Thin roadside vegetation for safety 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation WITH MOUNTAIN BIKE / WALKING PATH meadow valley while maintaining integrity of existing 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage 20 range US 93 ey Landscape 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic Viewpoint / rest area ENHANCEMENTS 2 wilderness Area Pahranagat Range awareness See SECTION A1 FOR DETAILS Address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE 6. Highway and community compatibility 5 Arizona 8 MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY improvement 15 I Travel information for Pahranagat 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging n 3 ROADSIDE VEGETATION d NWR, Ash Springs, and State Parks Desert National i Utilize sustainable practices and TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES a wildlife Refuge 8 1. Roadside Services n alternative energy sources for

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2. Viewpoints and points of interest prings V 3 10 lighting and roadside services 3. Travel information program Pahranagat NWR 4. Highway art wilderness access and elgin Utilize rainwater harvesting 5. Community Rest Area 3 8 schoolhouse state historic techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES alley Place name sign for Desert National 3 5 site travel information: 1. Ground treatment Wildlife Refuge and sheep range note vehicle Requirements Mormon Mormon Mountains 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and Mountains wilderness ARea herbaceous plants Sheep Range 3. Enhanced native planting Coyote Springs New Community Lincoln County 4. Mojave Desert regionally adapted planting 85 5. Mojave Desert ornamental planting Potential partnership with Coyote 7 Coyote Springs mesquite Clark County S Springs for scenic preservation

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ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE inland sea and rock beds a

OPPORTUNITIES s Logandale

1. Sound protection or acoustic wall mojave yucca preservation and V 1 egas 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic big horn sheep wildlife crossing 3. Information and directional signage Overton Indian Springs US 95 65 4. Highway maintenance practices Range Valley of fire Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled State park asphalt by-products for entire corridor 5. Highway facility enhancement Partnership to minimize scenic Lake mead national 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7 2 60 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship impacts of power plant and zoned recreation area enhancement industrial uses 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 1 Gateway rest area with great Daylight headlight use to alamo 3 55 basin scenic byway and note distance to next gas services 0 4 8 16 NORTH Recreation information SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles Lake Mead MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan A4 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Hidden Gems – Specific Features 2.20 US93: I-15 Interchange to Alamo UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH 85 75 80 CONTINUE ON MAP A6 Rest area enhancements at Entire corridor 1 Pony springs rest area Develop partnerships with state and federal 155 7 US 93 Travel information for state 70 agencies to preserve visual quality, promote 3 parks and lake valley national and state parks, and tell the KIRCH WILDLIFE Valley MANAGEMENT story of the region’s history and culture signage to great basin AREA 150 3 65 Lunar Crater national park Utilize revegetation methods for e River Volcanic Field 2 White rock disturbed areas Grant range Range Wilderness area Whit Wilderness LEGEND 2 Maintain scenic continuity 145 area 5 6 through billboard mitigation US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 + MT. Wilson Corridor with Mile Markers 4 Consider re-use of milled asphalt COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES for paving Pioche community 140 parsnip peak 1. Statewide gateway Thin roadside vegetation for safety Enhance community gateways Lake Wilderness 2. Community gateway 4 to encourage visitation 2 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation while maintaining integrity of existing area 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage landscape quinn canyon of historic downtown Wilderness area 135 Valle 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic improve wayfinding signage 2 Pahranagat Rangeawareness 5 address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE 6. Highway and community compatibility MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY y

Nevada Utah improvement ROADSIDE VEGETATION Enhance Pedestrian Crossings 3 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging 130 Utilize sustainable practices and Nye County TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES 8 alternative energy sources for Lincoln County Traffic calming 6 1. Roadside Services lighting and roadside services through community 2. Viewpoints and points of interest Weepah Spring 125 Ursine 3. Travel information program Utilize rainwater harvesting Wilderness Area Create community rest area 4. Highway art 8 5 spring valley techniques to address drainage with state parks travel 5. Community Rest Area pioche state park and stormwater issues information 120 Echo canyon PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES state park Range Caselton Place name sign for 1. Ground treatment 3 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and Prince 115 Cathedral Gorge ate Range Wildlife crossing herbaceous plants Shared-use trail from 3. Enhanced native planting signage 2 4 4. Mojave Desert and Great Basin regionally WORTHINGTON Seaman Caliente to Cathedral Cathedral Gorge adapted planting MOUNTAINS White river narrows State park Gorge to link State 5. Mojave Desert and Great Basin ornamental Wilderness area archeological signage for cathedral gorge Parks Golden G 3 planting district state park with mileage 110 Panaca SR 319 NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE RAINBOW CANYON 2 Panaca community OPPORTUNITIES PROPOSED SCENIC BYWAY 1 signage for services 1. Environmental resources preservation 105 VIEWPOINT GATEWAY TO CALIENTE TRAVEL 2. Wildlife movement enhancement 2 Access to Utah Signage 3. Water resources enhancement INFORMATION FOR county PARKS and depot 3 US 93 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource big rocks enhancement Enhanced signage for scenic Wildlife crossing signage 100 SR 318 Wilderness area 2 Beaver dam state byway and E.T. Highway 3 for wild horses and deer 3 Park travel VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES Tempiute 1. Highway scenic designation 90 95 Information 2. Highway scenic improvement Rachel 75 80 caliente Lincoln County Tunnel Spring Nye County SR 375 65 70 85 Caliente communityWilderness ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE Hiko South OPPORTUNITIES scenic designation from 60 Kershaw-Ryan 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall 1 Pahroc State Park 2 Enhance community gateway 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic maynard lake to 55 Range 3. Information and directional signage sr 375/318 intersection G Mt. Irish Place name sign FOR northernmost 3 Enhance pedestrian crossings

4. Highway maintenance practices room Ra Wilderness area 3 Clover mountains Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled Joshua tree forest, convergence of 50 Wilderness area Traffic calming beaver dam asphalt by-products for entire corridor great basin and mojave desert Coordinate signage with blm 6 state park 5. Highway facility enhancement 3 ecosystems, and BLM Trilobite area Delamar through community for hell’s high kitchen rock South Pahroc Range 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement Pahranagat Mountains 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship nge crawling area Wilderness area 3 city parks signage 45 enhancement silver state O.H.V. Trailhead 3 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity Range (All Locations) 3 5 Create community rest area elgin schoolhouse with state park travel state historic site 0 4 8 16 information - coordinate with NORTH 40 Alamo Elgin SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles CONTINUE ON MAP A4 county parks US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Hidden Gems – Specific Features Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning A5 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US 93: alamo to MM 155 2.21 60 Swamp cedars forest viewpoint and L Enhanced Signage for scenic byway 3 i 2 t Shellback travel information t 60 High Schells l wilderness area

e Ely Shoshone Community Wilderness area US 93 partnership with BLM S Ely shoshone cultural and heritage Ruth 7 moky Va moky 3 ely55 Mount Moriah Place Name Sign for Wheeler gateway at north and south entries 65 3 bald Mountain Schell Creek Range wilderness area Peak; northwest great Lighting, sidewalk, and gateway Snake Range 6 wilderness area 35 basin national park exhibit improvements. Partnership with Tribe. 40 30 (blm Sacramento pass lley Travel information signage for restrooms) 3 80 White pine range Cave Lake State Park US 6 /45 US 50 / us 93 wilderness Cave Lake 85 Highlight steptoe wildlife 25 4 Bike lane along us 50 LEGEND 1 State Park Management area 5 6 50 US 6 / US90 50 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 75 US 6 Corridor with Mile Markers Travel information for state 3 95 HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 100 parks and Great Basin 20 1 Statewide Gateway COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL FOREST 70 National Park 55 1. Statewide gateway E 60 Enhance traveler awareness ga 2. Community gateway 5 Charcoal ovens 65 Baker Enhanced signage for 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation State Park 3 of fishing, bird watching, and n Ra 25 scenic byway 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage 15 elk viewing + Wheeler peak 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic Entry to great basin nge 3 awareness Partnership with NDOW and 7 red Mountain Great basin national heritage route 6. Highway and community compatibility Steptoe plan to develop picnic wilderness area National park 20 S improvement area at wildlife management 10 na 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging signage to area entrance 3 Highland Ridge ke R Travel Information for Preston Minerva Wilderness area 3 TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES Great Basin National Park ange 1. Roadside Services Travel information signage 15 improve clarity of 2. Viewpoints and points of interest 35 5 for ward Charcoal Ovens Lund Shoshone Directional signage 3. Travel information program State Park Improved access to baker 4. Highway art SR 379 mt grafton 5 5. Community Rest Area Turn-off 130 Wilderness 10 125 White Pine County PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES Area Travel Information for Nye County 3 1. Ground treatment US 6 Great Basin National Park 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and 120 5 and State Parks herbaceous plants Currant south Egan 3. Enhanced native planting Wilderness Place Name Sign for majors 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting Entire corridor 3 115 station 5. Great Basin ornamental planting Develop partnerships with state and federal White Pine County 7 Place Name Sign for NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE agencies to preserve visual quality, promote Lincoln County 3 Wheeler peak OPPORTUNITIES 110 national and state parks, and tell the 1. Environmental resources preservation story of the region’s history and culture 170 Proposed basic rest area 2. Wildlife movement enhancement Whit Entry to great basin 1 3 with great basin national 3. Water resources enhancement Utilize revegetation methods for national heritage route 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource 2 SR 318 park southwest exhibit e River V enhancement disturbed areas 165 fortification VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES 2 Maintain scenic continuity wilderness area Utah 1. Highway scenic designation through billboard mitigation Nevada 2. Highway scenic improvement alley Consider re-use of milled asphalt far south egans 4 160 Atlanta ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE for paving wilderness Rest area enhancements at OPPORTUNITIES 1 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall 4 Thin roadside vegetation for safety and Pony springs rest area 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic potential pull-offs while maintaining Range 155 Travel information for state 3. Information and directional signage integrity of existing landscape KIRCH WILDLIFE 3 4. Highway maintenance practices US 93 parks and lake valley MANAGEMENT Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES AREA signage to great basin 5 l Creek asphalt by-products for entire corridor WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF 3 5. Highway facility enhancement National park (back entry route) 150 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Schel signage for Mt Wilson 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship Utilize sustainable practices and 3 enhancement Back country byway 8 alternative energy sources for 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity Parsnip Peak lighting and roadside services 145 Wilderness Utilize rainwater harvesting 0 4 8 16 8 2 preservation of prime viewsheds NORTH techniques to address drainage SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles and stormwater issues CONTINUE ON MAP A5 MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan A6 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Hidden Gems – Specific Features 2.22 US 93: MM 155 to Ely and the Utah State Line UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations Design Interpretation Summary – The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treat- Hidden Gems ments at one of the key points along the Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment. Interpretation of the segment’s design theme occurs during individual project design. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for proj- PIOCHE Gateway to Spring Valley and ect-level design. Examples illustrate Echo Canyon State Parks Regionally Adapted forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design Accentuated PANACA objectives.

Scenic Designation (1),(2) Colors and textures should be muted earth tones that echo hues of historic structures. Enhancements use cultural and geological elements as design inspiration.

US 93

Improved access to baker Turn-off

CALIENTE Community Interface

Gateway to Kershaw-Ryan LEGEND State Park Regionally Adapted

Community Interface Accentuated (3) Nevada’s harsh arid climate mandates shelter from the wind (4) The Hidden Gems segment emphasizes coordinated access to Valley ley Gateway to Cathedral and sun be provided at all rest areas. Structures should provide recreation opportunities. Rest areas and state park visitor centers Scenic Designation travelers shelter without detracting from the overall surroundings. are linked to provide a variety of services and visitor information. Gorge State Park ve Val Hamilin Regionally Adapted Ca Landscape and Aesthetics Element Accentuated

Range A Hidden Gems LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT l Creek

(1) This aerial view looks north towards Meadow Valley along US 93. This stretch of road is located within the Schel Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should highlight gateway connections to the region’s many state parks.

(5) Softscape treatment levels include native revegetation and en- (6) Structures should be oriented to highlight scenic vistas hanced native plantings. Plant material relates to the native plant and constructed with materials that blend with their desert community, whether it be Mojave Desert or Basin and Range. surroundings. 2.23 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments Section Three: Silver State Passage SECTION THREE: Design Segment Objectives

Silver State Passage The Silver State Passage segment beautifully in- tegrates road facilities into the landscape. Design Theme efforts focus on little to no landscape disturbance within the right-of-way and the viewshed beyond. Segment-specific design objectives (in addition The Silver State Passage Landscape Design Seg- to previously described corridor-level objectives) ment includes US 6 from Warm Springs to Ely. The include the following: segment mainly travels through BLM and USFS lands. Development is limited to ranches and a Preserve Landscape Character few small clusters of homes along the corridor. • Minimize landscape disturbance and reveg- East US 6 is one of the least traveled highways in etate according to appropriate plant com- (1) Silver State Passage key map munity requirements. the state. The number of road services and the lev- • Preserve scenic views of distant moun- el of landscape treatments reflect this fact. Two tain ranges and adjacent sagebrush plant annual road races, the Nevada Open Road Chal- communities. lenge and the Silver State Classic Challenge are • Enhance travel tourism connection to Lu- held just off the highway on SR 318 southward to nar Crater and surrounding lava fields. Las Vegas. These events typify the untamed spirit • Keep rest area facilities simple; provide shade and a consistent, welcoming visual of the segment. image.

Lunar Crater Volcanic Field subtly changes the landscape and provides interpretive opportuni-

Sto ties. Otherwise, the highway is simple and rural, ne Cabin highlighted only by the use of native revegetation and standard hardscape treatments. Vegeta- (2) Maintaining an undisturbed right-of-way is the

prime focus for the Silver State Passage segment. tion and landforms are consistent and maintain Valley Revegetation uses native plants that fit within the sur- the integrity of the existing landscape. rounding plant community.

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wilderness area US 93

Whit Ruth 55 US 93/US 6/US 50 65 ely 35 40 High schells e Pine R Intersection wilderness area White pine range 30 45 80 wilderness area US 6 / US 50 / us 93 Lander County Eureka County ange 25 Nye County 50 75 bald Mountain HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE wilderness area 20 NATIONAL FOREST 70 ge HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 55 60 US 6 NATIONAL FOREST NATIONAL FOREST E 65 lley US 6 / US 50 ga 25 15

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arc dome Landscape design segment 130 nge 10 wilderness 125 area Carvers Preserve Landscape Character Valley 120 Mt grafton 5

onitor Ra Currant Wilderness alta toquima M 115 Area wilderness area White Pine County nd Springs Lincoln County 110 table mountain Arm-Chair Crater Viewpoint nge 170 wilderness area Big Sa 105 fortification SR 376 Belmont SR 318 range 100 cake Ra 165 Wilderness Area nge Pan 95 south egan range 90 Wilderness 160 Area 85 75 80

t Creek Ra 155 Ho US 93 LEGEND Sto 70 Deer Creek Rest Area KIRCH WILDLIFE ne Cabin

65 MANAGEMENT 150 SILVER STATE Passage AREA Lunar Crater Landscape design segment alley 60 145

Valley Volcanic Field Preserve Landscape Character road V 55 140 Landscape and Aesthetics Element Rail grant range wilderness area Lake Warm Springs HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE Key Highway Intersection 135 NATIONAL FOREST Valle

Re SR 375 B1 quinn canyon K veille Ra

Historic Trail awich Ra wilderness area 130 y Nye County 5 6 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 Seaman Corridor with Mile Markers Lincoln County Range 125 nge weepah spring nge Wilderness 0 5 10 20 NORTH pioche Area 120 SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles Caselton US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Silver State Passage – Design Objectives Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning B1 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US6: Warm Springs to Ely 2.25 Elements Preserve Landscape Character 1. Highlight areas of geologic or cultural interest. SILVER STATE PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 6 2. Provide signage for Pancake Range. 3. Manage the highway for visual consistency without disruption to the surrounding landscape. Deer Creek Rest Area 1. Enhance aesthetic appeal of facilities. Replace concrete barriers and brightly colored features with elements Preserve landscape character that meet safety requirements while being visually inviting and attractive. 2. Utilize agrarian landscape and cultural features as cues Native Revegetation for design ideas. Standard 3. Incorporate shade. 4. Provide travel information for surrounding towns and nearby Lunar Crater and BLM recreation opportunities. Include vehicular requirements in travel information. Lunar Crater Viewpoint 7000 FT 1. Provide viewpoint of Lunar Crater, the surrounding lava fields, and Pancake Range. 2. Incorporate travel information for BLM recreation

opportunities and the Back Country Byway accessed 6000 FT W hite P ine County

from the highway. Nye County

US 93/US 6/US 50 Intersection 5000 FT 1. Maintain existing scenic integrity of surrounding US 93/US 6/ Us 50 landscape. 2. Ensure appropriate signage and lighting while mini- Intersection mizing disturbance to vegetation and the night sky. 4000 FT Arm-chair Crater Viewpoint Native Revegetation 3000 FT Standard • Create viewpoint for crater and lava fields • Provide travel information for BLM Back Country Byway and Lunar Crater site

Deer creek rest area Proposed Basic Rest Area Native Revegetation Native Revegetation Standard Standard • Provide travel information for nearby • Create rest area with restrooms

towns and Lunar Crater • Interpret ranching Sto • Provide shade for seating and picnic

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SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan B1 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Silver State Passage – Longitudinal Section 2.26 US6: Warm Springs to Ely UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH schellback 60

lley wilderness area US 93 ge Ruth 55 65 ely 35 40 High schells White pine range wilderness area wilderness area 30 iyabe Ran Smoky Va recreational gateway to ely US 6 / US45 50 / us 93 80 To Big Lander County Eureka County shoshone recreation / 1 25 Nye County spiritual area Ward Mountain Entire corridor recreation area 50 75 bald Mountain Develop partnerships with state and federal wilderness area 20 7 70 LEGEND agencies to preserve visual quality, promote HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 55 60 5 6 US 6 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 national and state parks, and tell the NATIONAL FOREST E 65 US 6 / US 50 ga 25 Corridor with Mile Markers story of the region’s history and culture 15

n Ra Utilize revegetation methods for COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 2 currant mountain 1. Statewide gateway disturbed areas wilderness area 10 nge 20 2. Community gateway Maintain scenic continuity Duckwater red currant 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 2 Mountain Preston 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage through billboard mitigation Duckwater wilderness area 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic 5 15 Consider re-use of milled asphalt for reservation Shoshone awareness 4 Lund 6. Highway and community compatibility paving SR 379 arc dome improvement 130 Thin roadside vegetation for safety 10 wilderness7. Partnerships and resource leveraging 4 125 while maintaining integrity of existing nge TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPOaltaRT UtoNqITuimaIES Valley landscape 120 1. Roadside Services wilderness Mt grafton 5 2. Viewpoints and points of interest 5 address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE Currant Wilderness 3. Travel information program MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY cake Ra Area table 115 White Pine County 4. Highway art mountain ROADSIDE VEGETATION entry sign to great basin national Pan 3 5. Community Rest Area nd Springs heritage route at access points Lincoln County wilderness Utilize sustainable practices and area 110 PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES 8 alternative energy sources for 170 1. Ground treatment 105 lighting and roadside services Big Sa fortification 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and basic rest area with restrooms 1 SR 318 range herbaceous plants Utilize rainwater harvesting 100 interpret ranching 8 165 Wilderness 3. Enhanced native planting techniques to address drainage Area 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting and stormwater issues 95 south egan 5. Great Basin ornamental planting range 90 Wilderness 160 NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE Monitor Range Area 85 OPPORTUNITIES 75 80

1. Environmental resources preservation Travel information for railroad Wilson Cr 2. Wildlife movement enhancement nge 3 155 US 93 Sto wildlife management area 3. Water resources enhancement 70 Railroad Valley 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource Grant Range ne Cabin KIRCH WILDLIFE enhancement Viewpoint of Arm-chair Crater MANAGEMENT 150 65 1 interpret Lava fields and craters AREA eek Range VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES t Creek Ra 1. Highway scenic designation Lunar Crater Place name sign for Lunar Ho 3 2. Highway scenic improvement 60 145 Valley Volcanic Field crater volcanic field ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE 3 Signage for Lunar Crater Back OPPORTUNITIES 55 country Byway grant range 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall wilderness area 140 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic Rest area enhancement to provide 3. Information and directional signage 1 Lake 4. Highway maintenance practices Warm Springs shade, restrooms, and aesthetic 135 Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE Improvement Valle

asphalt by-products for entire corridor Re SR 375 NATIONAL FOREST 5. Highway facility enhancement quinn canyon K veille Ra

6. Landform or contour grading enhancement awich Ra wilderness area 130 y 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship Nye County enhancement Seaman Lincoln County 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity Range 125 nge weepah spring nge Wilderness 0 5 10 20 NORTH pioche Area 120 SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles Caselton US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Silver State Passage – Specific Features Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning B2 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US6: Warm Springs to Ely 2.27 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION THREE: Silver State Passage

Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations Design Interpretation Summary – The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments Silver State Passage at one of the key points along the Silver State Passage Landscape Design Segment. Interpretation of the segment’s design theme occurs during individual project design. The Corridor Plan Lunar Crater establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives.

(1),(2) Shade structures provide respite from the intense desert sun while also creating architecturally interesting shadow patterns.

Preserve Landscape

LEGEND Lunar Crater Viewpoint Native Revegetation Preserve Landscape Standard (3) The history of abandoned mining towns across the state pro- (4) Ancient lava flow and volcanic craters provide travelers with an Landscape and Aesthetics Element vides a unique interpretive opportunity. indication of the natural forces that helped shape the Great Basin landscape. B Silver state passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT (1) This aerial view looks west towards Big Sand Springs Valley along US 6. This stretch of road is located within the Silver State Passage Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should focus on restoring plant communities and minimizing disturbance.

(5) This segment emphasizes the preservation of healthy native roadside plant communities and appropriate revegetation methods. Road- side facilities are minimal due to the low traffic volumes, however, rest areas may include simple path systems that engage the traveler with interpretative signage and native desert plants. 2.28 SECTION FOUR: Pony Express Passage Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION FOUR: the native plant communities thrive and support • Provide signage to interpret the Lincoln High- a beautiful working landscape. way at roadside service areas and SR 722. Pony Express Passage Design Segment Objectives Community Interface

Theme Austin The Great Basin landscape is dotted with historic • Promote historic sites such as Stokes remnants from the Pony Express Trail and early Castle, frontier churches, and cemeteries The Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Seg- human settlements. The preservation and man- within the town. Utilize the community ment includes US 50 from New Pass Summit east rest area to promote town exploration. agement of this history is a key component of the to Ely and continuing north on US 93 to Schell- • Promote connections to the Toiyabe Moun- design objectives. In addition to applicable corri- bourne. Paralleling the highway is a series of trails tains and the town’s gateway to mountain dor-level objectives, these specific design objec- biking and recreation opportunities. used by Pony Express riders to deliver mail and tives have been established: • Support the creation of a community rest area. encourage western settlement. This segment is a continuation of the Pony Express Passage seg- Eureka Preserve Landscape Character • Emphasize the area’s well-preserved his- (1) Pony Express Passage key map. ment described in the Central US 93, West US 6, toric buildings and mining history to rein- and Central US 50 Corridor Plan. • Provide signage for important cultural and force community identity. historic resources, including Pony Express • Utilize the town’s listing on the National Reg- stations, sites of Native American heritage, ister of Historic Places to facilitate improve- The influence of Native Americans on the corridor and mining. Connect travelers with the ar- ments through the Main Street Program. is prominent. Hickison Summit’s rare petroglyphs ea’s history. • Relocate the Eureka rest area to a commu- • Improve facilities at the Schellbourne rest are an important feature. Signage and interpre- nity rest area within the town. Design the area. Reduce paving and reorganize seat- tive opportunities exist for four different tribes facility to serve as a town pocket park. Pro- ing areas. Do not store roadway materials vide travel information to enhance motor- that are accessed directly off the corridor: at the rest area. ists’ enjoyment of the town and region. • Yomba Tribe south of Austin • Recognize the use of the highway as part Ely • Duckwater Tribe southwest of Ely of the American Discovery Trail and provide appropriate shoulder width for bike travel • Enhance signage and information for tourist • Ely Shoshone Tribe in Ely that is not disrupted by rumble strips. and historic destinations such as the Nevada Northern Railway Museum and the many mu- • Goshute Tribe west of Schellbourne • Relocate the Bean Flat roadside pull-off. Im- rals celebrating Ely’s multicultural heritage. prove its connection to the Hickison Petro- glyph Recreation Area and highlight Native • Emphasize the town’s role as a gateway Native American culture and history are expressed community to the Great Basin National American culture. (2) Community rest areas provide travelers with space along with mining as part of the corridor’s land- Park and its unique environment. • Create a viewpoint of Austin and the Reese to relax, stretch, and explore the town. They also dou- scape features and road service facilities. Color River Valley on the westbound side of Aus- ble as a place for the community to gather for town tin. Include community services information events. Along the Pony Express Passage segment, de- and material choices tell the story. Motorists are Managed Landscape Character velopment of these road facilities reinforces the impor- encouraged to stop at the community rest areas encouraging motorists to stop in Austin. tance of travel tourism for local economies. • Maintain the visual intactness of the natu- within developed towns. Enhanced landscape treat- • Provide opportunities to discover the sto- ries and history attached to the region. ral landscape on the outskirts of Ely. ments and accentuated hardscape treatments in- Interpret the importance of cultural and • Reinforce a clear entry into developed por- crease community visibility and visual interest. recreational resources such as the Native tions of Ely from the north. American petroglyphs, Illipah Reservoir • Screen or buffer industrial and storage uses Recreation Area, and the Pony Express. Similar to other segments, design interventions paralleling the highway. Elevate the impor- • The Pony Express and Native American tance of the natural landscape in creating a are minimal and the focus is on the surrounding heritage should be a predominant focus of desirable scenic presence. landscape. Roadside disturbance is minimized as interpretive efforts along the corridor. 2.29 110 Eureka County Goshute Canyon White Pine County PONY E Wilderness Area 105 XPR D ESS HI Becky Peak

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ains Warm Community Interface Community Interface Spring Siding

Austin Viewpoint 80 C1 25 30 20 Community Rest Area 75

US 93 US HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 35 15 NATIONAL FOREST 5 10 eureka Sch 20 5 15 25 C2 10 55 70 ell Creek R 50 40 30 Simpson Park Mountains austin 45 e 15 US 50 50 McGill Fish Creek 20 65 45 25 40 35 45 10 40 y Monitor Range SR 722 5 35 30 55 ange be Rang Range a 60 y i Hickison Petroglyph o 60 T tor Valle Recreation Area i Shellback Ruth SR 376 n 55 HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE o wilderness area 65

NATIONAL FOREST M 35 High Schells Wilderness area HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 40 ely White pine range Community Interface 30 NATIONAL FOREST NATIONAL FOREST wilderness area Ward Mountain lley 45 Recreation area US 6 / US 50/ us 93 LEGEND Eureka County US 50/USW 93/US 6 Intersections 25 Nye County hite Pine HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE bald Mountain NATIONAL FOREST 50 Pony express passage moky Va US 6 S NATIONAL FOREST wilderness area Landscape design segment e 20 l t t 55 60 i Range 65 L White Pine County Community Interface Nye County 15 25 Pony Express Passage Preserve Landscape Character landscape design segment currant mountain 10 20 wilderness area E Big San Preserve Landscape Character Duckwater ga Landscape and Aesthetics Element Preston red currant n Ra P 5 15 a Mountain n d Springs wilderness area nge Key Highway Intersection c SR 379 Lund ake R 130 10 Historic Trail 125 ange 5 6 Mt Grafton US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 Valley 120 Wilderness 5 Corridor with Mile Markers Area

115 White Pine County 0 5 10 20 NORTH SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles Lincoln County SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles 110 170 MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan C1 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Pony Express Passage – Design Objectives 2.30 US 50: New Pass Summit to Schellbourne UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Elements Preserve Landscape Character PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 50 1. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing landscape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation. Community Interface - Austin 1. Highlight mining and ranching history. Preserve landscape COMMUNITY Preserve landscape COMMUNITY 2. Incorporate enhanced native street tree program to Character Interface Character Interface define downtown and slow traffic. Austin Community Rest Area Native Revegetation Native Revegetation 1. Provide community park that serves as a rest area for Standard Standard travelers. Promote Austin as the gateway to the Toi- yabe Mountains. Enhanced Native 2. Provide interpretative information enhancing motor- Enhanced Native ists recognition of Native American history and cul- Accentuated Accentuated ture in the area. Provide signage to the Yomba Reser- vation south of Austin. Integrate interpretive features 7000 Ft of Native American history and culture. E ure ka Austin Austin Viewpoint E ureka C ounty Lander County 1. Provide viewpoint overlooking Austin and the Reese

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W hite P ine County 2. Incorporate travel information regarding Austin and

E ureka C ounty the Yomba Reservation. 5000 FT Bean Flat Rest Area Austin community 1. Enhance existing Bean Flat rest area to emphasize Nevada’s Native American history and cultures and 4000 FT rest area Bean Flat rest area Eureka community rest area highlight Hickison petroglyphs. Provide shade and re- Enhanced Native Enhanced Native Enhanced Native strooms. Accentuated Accentuated Community Interface - Eureka 3000 FT Accentuated 1. Highlight mining history and historic structures. • Interpret mining • Enhance rest area and design to • Interpret mining 2. Provide travel information for historic walking tour. • Highlight historic structures relate more with Hickison • Highlight historic walking tour 3. Incorporate enhanced native street tree program to • Highlight Stokes Castle petroglyphs • Relocate rest area outside of town reinforce town character. 4. Emphasize main street improvements that enhance • Create gateway to Toiyabe • Emphasize Native American culture to within historic downtown pedestrian facilities and amenities. Mountains with mountain • Reflect Nevada’s Native American Eureka Community Rest Area biking and hiking cultures through architecture and Pinto summit Rest area features 1. Relocate existing rest area located just outside of Native Revegetation town to downtown Eureka. Rest area should double as • Provide shade and restrooms a community park. Standard 2. Promote Eureka’s historic district. austin Viewpoint • Highlight Duckwater Reservation Pinto Summit Rest Area Native Revegetation access 1. Highlight connection to Duckwater Reservation. Incor- • Provide shade porate architecture and design materials evocative of Standard Native American culture. • Create viewpoint of Austin and 2. Enhance facilities to provide shade. 2. Incorporate aesthetic enhancements through replace- C1 Reese River Valley ment of brightly colored fencing and jersey barriers with context-appropriate alternatives.

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US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION Pony Express Passage – Longitudinal Section Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning C1 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH Us50: New Pass Summit to White Pine County 2.31 Elements Preserve Landscape Character 1. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing land- PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 50 & US 93 scape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation. Community Interface - Ely 1. Highlight mining and railroad history. 2. Promote community as gateway to the Great Basin COMMUNITY National Park and eastern Nevada’s state parks. Preserve landscape character Interface Preserve landscape character 3. Incorporate regionally adapted street tree program to define downtown and slow traffic. 4. Emphasize pedestrian movement and enhance Native Revegetation Native Revegetation streetscape and sidewalk amenities. Standard Standard Ely Community Rest Area Regionally Adapted 1. Redefine community park area as a community rest area to encourage travelers to stop and explore the Accentuated community.

2. Provide interpretative information enhancing motor- 7000 FT E l y ists recognition of the rich mining and railroad history. Utilize local artists and highlight murals located throughout town. 3. Incorporate cultural information for the Duckwater 6000 FT Shoshone and Ely Shoshone tribes. Integrate interpre- US 93/US 6/ Us 50 W hite P ine County

tive features of Native American history and culture. E ureka C ounty Intersection Pony Express Station Rest Area 5000 FT 1. Highlight Egan Canyon Pony Express Station. Pony express Station 2. Highlight connection to Goshute Reservation. Incor- porate architecture and design materials evocative of 4000 FT Ely community Rest area rest area Native American culture. 3. Enhance facilities to provide shade Regionally Adapted Enhance Native 4. Incorporate aesthetic enhancements through replace- 3000 FT Accentuated Standard ment of brightly colored fencing and jersey barriers with context-appropriate alternatives. • Interpret Nevada Northern • Interpret Pony Express history 5. Remove or provide screening of maintenance materi- Railroad • Highlight gateway to Goshute als and storage piles. • Interpret mining Reservation 6. Simplify parking and automobile movement to reduce • Highlight Murals • Emphasize Native American paving and reintroduce the natural environment into the rest area. • Utilize local artists history and culture • Highlight Great Basin • Provide aesthetic enhancements National Park • Provide shade • Create gateway to eastern Nevada’s state parks • Highlight access to Duckwater Reservation C2

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SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan C2 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Pony Express Passage – Longitudinal Section 2.32 US 50: White Pine County to Ely & US 93: Ely to Schellbourne UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH 110 Rest area enhancement – Cortez Mountains 1 Goshute Canyon Austin community Eureka community Pony Express and great basin Wilderness national heritage route 105 Area Enhance community gateways / signage PONY 2 D 2 Enhance community gateways EXP travel information Becky Peak i a RESS H Wilderness m White Pine County ISTORICAL 3 Enhance pedestrian crossings 3 Enhance pedestrian crossings 100 Area

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Churchill County Churchill 6 Traffic calming through community Traffic calming Lander County Lander 6 Schellbourne through community 95 Antelope Valley Develop main street development tourist partner with ndow to 5 ey Relocate rest area to the west 1 stop as community rest area 5 enhance wildlife viewing SIGNAGE FOR with a community rest area 3 pull-offs (pronghorn SR 893 YOMBA TRIBE HISTORIC FEATURES SIGNAGE (stokes Roberts Mountains 90 3 antelope pull-off)

AND REESE RIVER Castle, MUSEUM, HISTORIC Cemetery) Lander County Lander Eureka County Eureka Rest area enhancement DESIGNATE SR 722 Viewpoint of Austin 1 1 2 85 AS SCENIC BYWAY and reese river entry into great basin Warm valley 3 IMPROVE SIGNAGE Travel information for national heritage route Spring Siding 3 BOB SCOTT PULL-OFF 5 3 FOR IONE AND 1 Hickison Petroglyph Place name sign for partner with blm to require 80 HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE ENHANCEMENT AND 3 7 NATIONAL FOREST BERLIN Recreation Area ruby marshes mitigation for power plants and 25 SIGNAGE (develop 30 preserve viewshed TRAVEL north pull-off) 20 75 3 35 93 US 15 INFORMATION 5 10 eureka Place name sign for white ON COMPANY 20 5 3 15 25 pine mining district / hamilton TOWN AND 10 55 70 50 Rest area 40 historic ghost town LINCOLN austin 30 1 ENHANCEMENTS AND 45 HIGHWAY 15 Monitor US 50 50 McGill 20 65 45 Restrooms 25 40 High schells 35 Monitor Range 45 10 40 Wilderness area SR 722 Valley Range 5 Fish Creek 30 35 55 sIGNAGE FOR PETROGLYPHS 3 Entire corridor 60 Gateway to Toiyabe Range SR 376 AT TOQUIMA CAVES 2 PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR BIKE TRAIL Place name sign for 3 Shellback 60 Ruth Place name sign for pony 4 Moorman ranch wilderness area Ruth 3 CONNECTIONS 55 Place name express historic trail 65 3 Develop partnerships with state and ely sign for 7 Ely community 35 LEGEND federal agencies to preserve visual 40 mining and 5 6 quality, promote national and state 30 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE Enhance community gateways 2 Ward Mountain railroads OPPORTUNITIES parks, and tell the story of the region’s 45 Corridor with Mile Markers Recreation area US 6 / US 50/ us 93 at ruth 1. Environmental resources preservation history and culture COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 2. Wildlife movement enhancement Enhance Pedestrian Crossings 3 25 1. Statewide gateway 3. Water resources enhancement White pine range Utilize revegetation methods for HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE 50 2. Community gateway 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource 2 US 6 disturbed areas wilderness area Travel information for NATIONAL FOREST 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation enhancement 5 20 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage enhanced awareness of murals bald Mountain 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic Maintain scenic continuity 55 60 VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES 2 Highlight importance of nevada wilderness area 65 awareness 1. Highway scenic designation through billboard mitigation 5 northern railway with signage 15 25 6. Highway and community compatibility 2. Highway scenic improvement SR 379 improvement Consider re-use of milled asphalt and directions 4 currant mountain 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE for paving Traffic calming wilderness area OPPORTUNITIES 10 20 6 E through community TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall 4 Thin roadside vegetation for safety ga 1. Roadside Services 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic Preston while maintaining integrity of existing n Ra 2. Viewpoints and points of interest Duckwater red Mountain 3. Information and directional signage landscape relocate existing rest area to 5 15 3. Travel information program 4. Highway maintenance practices 5 1 wilderness area

downtown and develop com- nge 4. Highway art Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE Lund 5 munity rest area with travel 5. Community rest area asphalt by-products for entire corridor MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY 5. Highway facility enhancement information, seating, and 10 ROADSIDE VEGETATION PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement signage White Pine County 1. Ground treatment 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship Utilize sustainable practices and Nye County mt grafton 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and enhancement 8 alternative energy sources for Complete west entry tree planting 3 Wilderness 5 herbaceous plants 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 3. Enhanced native planting lighting and roadside services Area 115 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting Utilize rainwater harvesting 5. Great Basin ornamental planting 8 White Pine County 0 5 10 20 NORTH techniques to address drainage Lincoln County SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles 110 and stormwater issues 170 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Pony Express Passage – Specific Features Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning C2 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US 50: New Pass Summit to Schellbourne 2.33 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION FOUR: Pony Express Passage

US 93 sign. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could US 93/US 6/ US 50 be used to accomplish the stated design US 93/US 6/US 50 US 6 Garnet Hill Intersection objectives. ELY

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Preserve Landscape (2) Interpretation of sites and activities that es- (3), (4) Artistically designed features can be inspired by the forms and patterns of Key Highway Intersection tablished the towns along US 50 and US 93 allows historic structures. Integrated design elements infuses history into daily life. travelers to better appreciate the historic and scenic Landscape and Aesthetics Element qualities of the landscape.

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(5) Nevada contains a rich supply of Native American history and culture. (6) This segment highlights the preservation and presentation Culturally significant objects and patterns can be reinterpreted to create of scenic desert landscapes. Use of architectural windows can 2.34 contemporary facilities that convey the traditional feel of the region. make the view more vivid. Section Five: Cowboy Range Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments Section five: treatments are utilized at roadside facilities, with Community Interface standard and native revegetation treatments oc- Cowboy Range curring along the majority of the highway. Wells • Improve visual quality of the town’s entries. Design Segment Objectives Create an enhanced gateway and screen Theme large parking areas. Reinvent the entry experience to reflect the town’s importance This segment, with its Ruby Mountains Sub-seg- The Cowboy Range Landscape Design Segment in- as a stopping point along the Humboldt ment, contains several recreational opportunities. River portion of the California National His- cludes US 93 from Schellbourne north to the Idaho Using simple landscape treatments and maintain- toric Trail. state line at Jackpot and Alt 93 to West Wendover. ing the beauty of the working landscape are key • Provide signage to connect motorists to Scenic vistas of the Ruby Mountains west of US 93 the historic downtown area. to all the design objectives. In addition to applica- influence the Ruby Mountains Sub-segment des- ble corridor-level objectives, the following goals ignation extending from Schellbourne to Wells. West Wendover relate specifically to this segment: • As per the I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Defining characteristics of this segment are in- (1) Cowboy Range key map. Preserve Landscape Character Corridor Plan, create a statewide entry at spired by the rugged mountains and long-standing the Utah border. working ranches that characterize this portion of • Create a viewpoint to emphasize the arrival • Reinforce the importance of the Nevada the American West. Generations of families have into Ruby Valley and Clover Valley with the Welcome Center in greeting and orient- Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range ing travelers. Provide ample travel infor- grown up working the land in spite of challenging flanking the highway to the west. mation for regional and state destinations. environmental factors. Today, the highway land- • Provide travel information for recreation Facilities should reflect state character and scape reflects the legacy of early human settle- opportunities at the viewpoint. traditions. ments and Native American history as well as the • Acquaint travelers with the region’s tradi- • Improve visual quality of the town’s entry along Alt 93. dedicated pioneering cowboys and the settling of tions and culture through signage and material choice. the West. • Use warm, muted colors. • Blend highway facilities into the contours Traditions and cultures become more meaningful of the landscape to maintain the corridor’s (2) Cultural icons and scenic vistas enrich a traveler’s as they are emphasized through color and material scenic quality. experience. The Cowboy Range segment sets preserva- selection. Components of the open range, such as • Simplify the truck pull-off and staging area tion of native plant material as first priority. Design at the US 93/Alt 93 intersection. Revege- elements take their cue from the region’s Native Amer- snow fences and wind breaks, are interpreted and tate and define parking areas to reduce the ican, ranching, and agrarian lifestyles. expressed as important landscape elements. Rest visual impact of large paved areas. areas and viewpoints provide information about • Address trash and dumping issues at loca- the local folklore and Great Basin landscape. tions such as the US 93/Alt 93 intersection. Maintain the high scenic quality of the landscape to stimulate a desire to keep the Emphasis is placed on the beauty of the landscape state beautiful and clean. and its open grandeur. Improvements and mainte- • Recognize the importance of wildlife cross- nance projects seek opportunities to seamlessly ings and wildlife movement corridors along knit the highway into the native setting. Enhanced and across the highway. native vegetation and accentuated hardscape

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US 93/Alt 93 Intersection 1. Reduce appearance of overall paving at intersection. COMMUNITY 2. Simplify pull-off areas and incorporate vegetation to Preserve landscape character Interface reduce appearance of over-paving. 3. Relocate or screen stockpiled road materials. 4. Address litter along intersection. Promote clean-up Native Revegetation and adopt-a-highway used along other parts of the Standard corridor. Viewpoint to the Ruby Mountains Enhanced Native 1. Emphasize importance of Ruby Mountains and Hum- Accentuated boldt Range. 2. Reflect historical and cultural value of surrounding 7000 Ft landscape, including Ruby Valley and Clover Valley.

3. Incorporate travel information regarding recreation W ells opportunities to encourage exploration of the region. 6000 Ft

Community Interface – Wells W hite P ine County 1. Enhance entry experience into Wells. Simplify curb E lko C ounty cuts and buffer large parking lots. 5000 FT 2. Establish compelling community gateways that create US 93/ALT 93 a clear town entry and sense of civic pride. Intersection 3. Enhance signage to historic downtown area. VIEWPOINT TO THE i-80/US 93 INTERCHANGE 4. Interpret Native American history and regional impor- 4000 FT RUBY MOUNTAINS • Refer to I-80 Landscape tance. Native Revegetation and Aesthetics Corridor Plan for interchange 3000 FT Standard improvements • Highlight recreation opportunities and access to Ruby Lake NWR with fishing and birding opportunities • Interpret historical and cultural value of the Ruby Mountains and Humboldt Range • Highlight Ruby Valley • Highlight Clover Valley

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COMMUNITY Community Interface – PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER Interface West Wendover 1. Incorporate regionally adapted street tree program to define downtown and slow traffic. Native Revegetation 2. Emphasize pedestrian movement and enhance Standard streetscape and sidewalk amenities. Statewide Gateway Regionally Adapted 1. Statewide gateway established on I-80 route. Accentuated 2. Emphasize regional and statewide resources and culture. Utilize local materials to create architectural or 7000 Ft sculptural element.

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US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION Cowboy range – Longitudinal Section Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning D2 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH alt 93 2.39 Elements Preserve Landscape Character 1. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing land- COWBOY RANGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 93 scape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation. 2. Highlight ranching and regional character.

Community Interface – Jackpot Clover V 1. Highlight ranching and gaming history. COMMUNITY 2. Incorporate regionally adapted street tree program to Preserve landscape character Interface define development, reduce the scale of surrounding parking and buildings, and slow traffic. Native Revegetation alley Salmon Creek Rest Area Standard 1. Maintain existing facilities and shade structures. 2. Incorporate walking trail to allow motorists an opportunity to stretch. Regionally Adapted 3. Connect travelers to the larger landscape through interpretive information regarding geological forma- Accentuated tions, Salmon Creek, the Great Basin, and surrounding 7000 Ft wildlife habitats. 4. Highlight importance of ranching and agriculture in the region. Provide travel information regarding open range and snow fences. 6000 Ft JA C K POT Statewide Gateway 1. Develop secondary level statewide entry consistent 5000 FT with traffic associated with US highway. 2. Incorporate regional materials. NE VA D A 3. Connect travelers to culture and history of the region. I D AHO 4. Place sign so it is appears consistent and part of the 4000 FT SALMON CREEK REST AREA surrounding landforms rather than being disconnect- ed and arbitrarily placed. Enhanced Native 3000 FT Standard • Highlight geologic formations • Interpret ranching • Highlight Salmon Creek • Maintain existing facilities • Create walking trail STATEWIDE GATEWAY Enhanced Native Standard • Create highway level statewide gateway D3 • Use regional materials

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b e viewpoint of ley 25 l 2 Jiggs u ope Valle blue Lakes R Viewpoint of the 2 25 ruby mountains 20 LEGEND US 93 20 Nevada 5 6 Coordinate with agencies y US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 7 Utah Corridor with Mile Markers NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE for appropriate 15 OPPORTUNITIES information about 15 COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 1. Environmental resources preservation Currie ALT 93 1. Statewide gateway recreation resources 2. Wildlife movement enhancement 10 2. Community gateway 3. Water resources enhancement 10 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource Revegetation of roadsides 2 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage enhancement wild horse 5 2 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic Litter control at 5 viewing area awareness VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES 4 Elko County 6. Highway and community compatibility 1. Highway scenic designation intersection and improvement 2. Highway scenic improvement clean-up of stockpiled 5 White Pine County 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging 115 y gravel and sand A ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE n t TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES e l 1. Roadside Services 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall 110 ope Rang 2. Viewpoints and points of interest goshute canyon 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic ope Valle wilderness area l 3. Travel information program 3. Information and directional signage e 4. Highway art t 4. Highway maintenance practices 105 n 5. Community rest area Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled A Becky Peak asphalt by-products for entire corridor y e Wilderness area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES 5. Highway facility enhancement Cherry 1. Ground treatment 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement s 100 te Valley Creek 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship t L herbaceous plants u AI Tippett enhancement toe Valle R g Valley Butte B T 3. Enhanced native planting p L 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity n ICA e R o 95 O 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting ountain t T L IS S US 93 H Place Name Sign for 5. Great Basin ornamental planting M PRESS 3 PONY EX Cherry Creek 0 5 10 20 NORTH SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles 90 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGNWORKSHOP MAP Cowboy Range – specific features Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning D3 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH US 93: Schellbourne to Wells and Alt 93 2.41 jackpot Idaho 140 1 STATEWIDE GATEWAY Nevada Jackpot community Owyhee Owyhee Rowland partnership with Desert 1 Enhance community gateways 2 135 jackpot Jarbidge San Jacinto 1 REST AREA enhancements Enhance Pedestrian Crossings 3 130 AND TRAVEL INFORMATION Mountain City HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST LEGEND Patsville Traffic calming NDOW Wildlife 6 2 5 6 through community 125 US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 ains Contact coordination Corridor with Mile Markers Jarbidge D wilderness e 120 l COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES a n Mount Henry no Moun 1. Statewide gateway u 2. Community gateway R Charleston ll 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 115 u US 93 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage B PLACE NAME SIGN FOR e 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic 3 tains awareness geologic formations 6. Highway and community compatibility 110

improvement ite Rang 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging n M a r 2 NDOW Wildlife o S 105 nake G TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES untains coordination 1. Roadside Services North Fork 2. Viewpoints and points of interest 226 SR 3. Travel information program PLACE NAME SIGN FOR CALIFORNIA 100 Wilkins 4. Highway art Independence Mountains 3 5. Community Rest Area National HISTORIC TRAIL Entire corridor 95 interpret cowboy life PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES Develop partnerships with state and federal 2 7 Coordinate with NDOW for 2 1. Ground treatment agencies to preserve visual quality, promote wildlife crossing 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and national and state parks, and tell the story of the herbaceous plants enhancements 90 3. Enhanced native planting region’s history and culture Montello

4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting Utah 2 Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Nevada 5. Great Basin ornamental planting WELLS COMMUNITY 85 NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE Maintain scenic continuity through billboard – REFER TO MAP D3 2 SR 233 OPPORTUNITIES mitigation SR 226 1. Environmental resources preservation 80 2. Wildlife movement enhancement 4 Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving 3. Water resources enhancement 75 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource AIL L TR I-80 enhancement Thin roadside vegetation for safety while ICA 4 OR wells maintaining integrity of existing landscape ST M VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES Deeth be Range HI o 70 P

o equop equop 1. Highway scenic designation address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE AL untains Oasis d 2. Highway scenic improvement 5 ON E t Range MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY A TI a o l s l i SR 225 SR a Hi NA R n st ROADSIDE VEGETATION t o ori P i ca ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE ange H 65 l T NIA t rai R a l OPPORTUNITIES Utilize sustainable practices and LIFO umboldt CA Halleck SR 232 N 8 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall a alternative energy sources for SR 229 i n 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic r lighting and roadside services o 3. Information and directional signage EAST HUMBOLDT 60 f li i-80 4. Highway maintenance practices Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to WILDERNESS Ca Toana e Range 8 f th Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled Clo o address drainage and stormwater issues toff asphalt by-products for entire corridor Cu elko 55 tings 5. Highway facility enhancement ver Va Has 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement Arthur 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement RUBY MOUNTAINS 50 SR 227 lley 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity WILDERNESS west wendover

Carlin SR 228 WEST WENDOVER COMMUNITY 50 Lamoille – REFER TO MAP D3 45 0 5 10 20 NORTH SCALE: 1 inch equals 10 miles SR 229 CONTINUE ON MAP D3 45 MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP US 93, East US 6, and East US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan D4 Landscape Architecture Land Planning Urban Design Tourism Planning Cowboy Range – Specific Features 2.42 US 93: Wells to Jackpot UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH SECTION FIVE: Cowboy Range Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations Design Interpretation Summary – The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treat- Cowboy Range ments at one of the key points along the Cowboy Range Landscape Design Segment. Interpretation of the segment’s design theme occurs during individual project Preserve Landscape design. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. JACKPOT

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Preserve Landscape (1) The Cowboy Range continues to celebrate the heritage of the western frontier, including both Native American and Euro-American influences. US 93

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LEGEND Statewide Gateway Native Revegetation Preserve Landscape Accentuated Community Interface (2) Caption goes here.

Landscape and Aesthetics Element (2) Artistic interpretations of the cowboy way (3), (4) Materials and forms found in the rural landscape convey the cultural and of life provide the foundation for meaningful natural history of the region. D Cowboy Range LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT interpretation along the corridor. (1) This aerial view looks south towards Jackpot along US 93. This stretch of road is located within the Cow- boy Range Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should include aesthetic treatments that reflect the region’s ranching heritage.

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(5) Appropriately sited rest areas take advantage of views and (6) Forms and styles derived from the surrounding context pro- allow visitors to access and appreciate natural resources. vide the basis for conveying the segment’s design theme. 2.43