Mojave Desert Vista

Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Landscape Design Segments

TABLE of CONTENTS Section One: Highway Zones ...... 2.3 Section Two: Mojave Desert Vista ...... 2.15 Section Three: Silver Legends ...... 2.22 Section Four : Great Basin Oasis ...... 2.34 Section Five: Pony Express Passage ...... 2.49

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Introduction Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

INTRODUCTION be further divided into highway zones. These cat- nity interface zone. Within this zone, traffic-calm- COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN CONCEPT egories establish program elements and goals that ing techniques are appropriate and pedestrian needs This chapter establishes the design direction for should always be considered when addressing proj- dominate. As communities develop and adjacent land The corridor design concept can be articulated highway landscape and aesthetics. The chapter is ects located along roads with similar characteristics uses change, the highway zone associated with the for both rural and urban segments. In rural organized into five sections. The first section de- (downtowns, transition areas, etc.). new land use and development can be updated. Fig- or predominately undeveloped areas, the scribes program elements that relate to the high- ures 9 thru 11 (on pages 2.4, 2.5, and 2.9) illustrate highway should blend with the natural way type under consideration and its surrounding For example, every low-speed road that travels the design objectives associated with the General landscape. The presence of the road is muted land uses. Sections two through five describe the through a downtown area is considered a commu- Highway Categories. by design interpretations of naturally occurring design objectives associated with each landscape patterns of geology, vegetation, and soils. The design segment and its theme. These design ob- Figure 7 - Corridor Organizing Elements. successful emulation of these patterns results jectives clarify how the program elements should GENERAL* in a landscape environment that avoids the distinct separation between road and land look. HIGHWAY TYPES HIGHWAY ZONES/ that often characterizes rural highways. DESIGN OBJECTIVES Figure 7 illustrates the two main categories used URBAN CONFLUENCE URBAN FREEWAYS In urban areas, the perception of community to organize highways as they relate to landscape High-speed, high-volume, controlled access and aesthetics. Information derived from both cat- roads. Includes elevated highways and URBAN BACKGROUND character is often shaped by a highway’s design some bypasses. egories is analyzed to design both the functional MANAGED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER and its features. This is especially evident when aspects and physical form of highway facilities. a highway also serves as a community’s “Main Street.” Creating a coherent visual environment COMMUNITY INTERFACE General Highway Categories consider factors such CITY STREETS that unifies a community is key to the success Slower-speed, high volume roads that pass as the road type, speed and volume of travel, type through a community with the potential for many COMMUNITY TRANSITION of the highway system. The highway should different adjacent land uses. consist of a range of landscape treatments that of access, and the densities of adjacent land use. MANAGED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER focus attention on important places, reveal • Goals associated with the general categories represent planning and design ideas community character and information, and that should always be considered for roads RURAL HIGHWAYS PRESERVED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER blend the roadway with surrounding uses. with similar functions High-speed, lower volume road with very low- density residential, agricultural, or open space adjacent land uses. SCENIC DESIGNATION Context-Sensitive Categories consider place specific features – environment, culture, and history. CONTEXT-SENSITIVE** • Goals describe how general design objec- THEME tives should look DESIGN OBJECTIVES LANDSCAPE DESIGN Section One: Highway Zones/ SEGMENT SPECIFIC FEATURES Design Objectives DESIGN INTERPRETATION The Master Plan organizes road systems into differ- * General: Includes design goals and objectives that should always be considered during the design of a project as it relates ent highway types: urban freeways, city streets, and to the types of surrounding land uses, development, and street patterns regardless of the landscape design segment in which rural highways. Highway types are categorized ac- they are located. ** Context-sensitive: Includes themes, design goals and objectives, and projects that relate specifically to the landscape design cording to the type of road, the speed and volume of segment in which they are located. The goals and objectives should be considered in addition to the general goals travel, and the type of access. Each classification may and objectives. 2.1 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments Introduction

Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION TWO: Mojave Desert Vista Sections Two through Five: Landscape Using the Landscape Design Segments DESIGN INTERPRETATION SUMMARY Theme and Design Interpretation Mojave Desert Vista Interpretation of the segment’s design themes occurs during individual project design. The corridor plan establishes the direction for project level design. Examples illustrate The segment theme describes the vision for the segment in terms Landscape design segments provide an orga- forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. Design Segments of how the highway should appear. Images that depict how the The last four sections describe the design objec- nizational tool for applying design concepts theme may be interpreted and applied through individual project Photo courtesy of K. Helphand, 2002, p. 190. (4) The elegant use of native material compliments the natural landscape. design are provided. tives, theme, and specific features associated along the highway. After understanding the with each landscape design segment. Landscape project components that may be applied (1) Native rock walls echo the existing rock material and (2) Appropriate colors and materials (3) Architectural forms that echo natural forms fit seemlessly into the form. enhance the natural setting. landscape. design segments organize the highway into areas within each highway zone (community in- of similar character based upon elements such terface, managed landscape character, etc.), (5) Vibrant native vegetation provides visual interest. as topography, plant communities, and commu- it is important to understand the theme and nity development. Segments set the major design design objectives of the segment. These ele-

(9) Contrasting materials and color and native vegetation allow structures to blend into their environments. (6) Pedestrian friendly streetscape elements, such as (7) Shade structures add to the architectural (8) Architectural elements consistent with the desert climate are theme and provide a unifying design concept that ments describe how the features should look. bump-outs for crossings and angled parking, help interest and relate to the areas’s culture at rest appropriate in desert landscapes. highways integrate with communities. areas. 2.18 is interpreted during individual project design. Design interpretation images provide physi-

CONTINUE ON MAP B3 Stonewall ENTIRE CORRIDOR JOSHUA TREE PRESERVATION 1 PULL-OFF AND KIOSK WITH TRAVEL 5 Mountain 3 cal examples of potential projects. Support- INFORMATION FOR LIDA AND GOLD POINT 4 COORDINATE POTENTIAL REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS WITH ESMERALDA Specific Features Figure 8 describes the way in which landscape de- SR 266 Gold Flat Lida SR 266 2 DEER CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROJECT 3 PLACE NAME SIGNAGE COORDINATION WITH SILVER TRAILS PROGRAM 105 Potential projects and improvements identified within the ing maps, sections, aerial photos, and imagery SR 71 3 COMPLETE REST AREA AND 1 UTILIZE SCATTERED ROCK MULCH TO sign segments are used to develop context sensi- Gold Point RECREATIONAL GATEWAY TO CONTROL DUST Slate Ridge 100 DEATH VALLEY LEGEND 7 ROAD SHOULDER ENHANCEMENT FOR segment. Projects are grouped into six categories – community, 3 SIGNAGE FOR TIMBISHA INDIAN VEHICLE RECOVERY WHILE MAINTAINING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 95 Scotty’s RESERVATION INTEGRITY OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE 1. Statewide gateway Junction 2. Community gateway Pah CONSIDER PASSING LANES IN RURAL AREAS illustrate the design objectives and appropri- 3. Pedestrian linkage & circulation ut 7 travel and tourism, planting, natural resource and wildlife, views e tive designs. 4. Bike & multi-use trail linkage Mes RATHER THAN THROUGH COMMUNITIES 90 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic Nevada a awareness 6. Highway & community compatibility California US 95 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR SARCOBATUS FLAT improvement 85 and landmarks, and roadway practices and structures. 7. Partnerships & resource leveraging NEVADA TEST SITE Papoose ate application throughout the corridor. TRAVEL & TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES 80 TRAIL 1. Roadside Services SR 267 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR NEVADA TEST SITE Lake 2. Viewpoints & points of interest Flat ORIC 3. Travel information program Sarcobatus 75 4. Highway art 5. Community Rest Area 2 PROVIDE WILD BURRO CROSSING Springdale

PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR ACCESS Nye County DEATH VALLEY 70 nyon 1. Ground treatment 7 LLEY/MANLEY HIST Because landscape design segments relate to Esmeralda County NATIONAL PARK 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs &, TO BEATTY HABITAT PROJECT POND g Hills VA Yucca herbaceous plants o r TH 65 ile Ca 3. Enhanced native planting lf Lake l DEA 4. Mojave Desert regionally adapted planting u SHARED-USEm TRAIL FROM BEATTY TO 4 y 5. Mojave Desert ornamental planting B t CARRARAr TO LINK TRAIL SYSTEMS 60 Yucca o The segments designated for the Central Cor- NATURAL RESOURCE & WILDLIFE BEATTY COMMUNITY Beatty Mountain F

place and community character, design objectives OPPORTUNITIES Rhyolite PLACE NAME SIGN FOR y 3 Lincoln 1. Environmental resources preservation County COMMUNITY GATEWAYS (3) 2 74 BULLFROG MINING DISTRICT 2. Wildlife movement enhancement 3 Gold Center 3. Water resources enhancement SR 55 RECREATIONAL GATEWAY TO Frenchman Clark 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource 2 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR Count Nye County enhancement DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK Carrara CARRARA MARBLE MINE Lake ridor include the Mojave Desert Vista, Silver VIEWS & LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE 50 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR express special features that should be considered 4 3 1. Highway scenic designation IMPROVEMENTS - PROVIDE CONNECTION DEATH VALLEY HISTORIC 2. Highway scenic improvement FOR REGIONAL TRAILS TRAIL 45 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR ROADWAY PRACTICES & STRUCTURE HISTORICAL AWARENESS OF RHYOLITE, 3 OPPORTUNITIES GHOST TOWNS, RAILROADS AND BULL- 5 NEVADA TEST SITE AT Sp 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall FROG MINING DISTRICT PLACE NAME SIGN FOR 40 ec HISTORICAL MARKER 2. Bridge & structure aesthetic 3 Amargosa Valley te BIG DUNE r Mercury and describe the appearance of general program Legends, Great Basin Oasis, and Pony Express 3. Information & directional signage 35 Ra 4. Highway maintenance practices STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 6 n 30 ge Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled PLACE NAME SIGN FOR 3 25 asphalt by-products for entire corridor POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH BEATTY, YUCCA MOUNTAIN 5. Highway facility enhancement 5 5 NAT’L. PARK SERVICE, DEPT. OF ENERGY 20 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement REST AREA ENHANCEMENTS AND 10 7. Geometrics, alignment, & land relationship COMMUNITY REST AREA WITH INFORMATION 2 15 enhancement 5 SEPARATION FROM ROADWAY

ON COMMUNITY FACILITIES, DEATH VALLEY Passage as seen on the following pages. 373 SR elements designated by the highway zone. 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity SR 160 NATIONAL PARK AND OASIS VALLEY TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR ASH 3 Carson MEADOWS, AMARGOSA VALLEY, Amargosa Marsh 0 3 6 12 NORTH AND BIG DUNE Flat SCALE: 1 inch equals 6 miles ASH MEADOWS NWR MAP DESIGN WORKSHOP Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan Figure 8 – Landscape Design Segment Themes, Maps, and Sections PLACES A2 Sand County Studios MOJAVE DESERT VISTA – SPECIFIC FEATURES 2.16 JW Zunino & Associates US 95: CLARK/NYE COUNTY LINE TO ESMERALDA COUNTY MM 5 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH CONTEXT-SENSITIVE HIGHWAY CATEGORIES CH2MHill CONSULTANT TEAM

ELEMENTS Preserve Landscape Character MOJAVE DESERT VISTA LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 95 1. Consider Place Name Signage to interpret features such as dry lake beds, Gold Point, Sarcobatus Flat, and Oasis SPRING MOUNTAINS DEATH VALLEY SUB-SEGMENT Valley. 2. Maintain existing vegetation and landforms. Preserva- SUB-SEGMENT CONTINUE ON MAP B1 Stonewall tion of existing landscape is the first aesthetic approach for any capacity improvement or maintenance projects. 5 Mountain COMMUNITY 3. Preserve scenic quality through the Narrows and the Gold Flat cottonwood gallery forest. SR 266 PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER INTERFACE PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER Lida SR 266 Amargosa Valley Rest Area Native Revegetation Native Revegetation 1. Buffer facilities from the highway. 2. Provide an information system to inform travelers on 105 Standard Standard surrounding recreational and environmental opportu- SR 71 nities such as Big Dune, Devil’s Hole, and Ash Meadows Gold Point Regionally Adapted Wildlife Management Area. Slate Ridge 100 3. Design elements should reflect surrounding environmental, Accentuated cultural, and historical influences such as Bi g Dune and the Amargosa toad. Death Valley Recreational Gateway 95 Scotty’s Junction Esmeralda County Nye County Beatty Community Rest Area Pah Preserve Landscape Character ut 1. Link rest area with surrounding destinations and town e Mes facilities through a trail system. 90 PAHRUMP COMMUNITY BEATTY a 2. Interpretative elements could include the Amargosa Nevada 6000 FT SR 266 GATEWAY (SR 160) 3 COMMUNITY GATEWAYS Scotty’s toad, Amargosa River corridor, Death Valley National California Park, and other environmental features. US 95 See Beatty’s Sustainable Com- Junction 85 NEVADA TEST SITE Enhanced Native 3. Create a facility that also serves as a town pocket 5000 FT Standard munity Planning Document park. 80 TRAIL Papoose 4. Provide traveler information on features such as Death Valley, Rhyolite, and community services. SR 267 Lake ORIC 4000 FT Sarcobatus Flat 75 Community Interface – Beatty Springdale 3000 FT 1. Create a modern interpretation of the historic west. Incor- porate an authentic Oasis Valley image with beautiful down- Nye County DEATH VALLEY 70 town amenities and preservation of historic buildings. LLEY/MANLEY HIST Esmeralda County NATIONAL PARK nyon g Hills VA Yucca 2000 FT o TH LEGEND r 65 AMARGOSA VALLEY lf Lake l ile Ca DEA BEATTY COMMUNITY u REST AREA (SR 373) B m DEATH VALLEY RECREATIONAL MOJAVE DESERT VISTA Beatty Community Rest Area Yucca y REST AREA 60 t r Regionally Adapted GATEWAY (SR 267) LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Rhyolite Beatty Mountain o Community Interface F Regionally Adapted y Lincoln Standard Enhanced Native County Accentuated DEATH VALLEY SUB-SEGMENT 74 Gold Center 3 Standard SR 55 Frenchman Clark Nye Count Nye County Carrara Lake SPRING MOUNTAINS SUB-SEGMENT 50 MOJAVE DESERT VISTA Community Interface LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT A1 45 Preserve Landscape Character Death Valley Sub-segment Sp 40 e ct Preserve Landscape Character Amargosa Valley er Mercury Landscape and Aesthetics Element 35 Ra Amargosa Valley Rest Area nge 30 MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE Key Highway Intersection 25 5 A1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 5 20 10 Existing Regional Trail Pahrump Community Gateway 15 (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SCALES VARY)

Spring Mountains Sub-segment SR 160

Note: Mojave Desert Vista Landscape Design Segment and Spring 373 SR Carson Amargosa Landscape Type/Treatment Mountain Sub-Segment continued in the Central US 95, West US 0 4 8 16 Marsh Flat NORTH 6, and Central US 50 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan Refer SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment there for related design objectives. ASH MEADOWS NWR MAP DESIGN WORKSHOP Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan PLACES Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan DESIGN WORKSHOP SECTION A1 Sand County Studios MOJAVE DESERT VISTA – DESIGN OBJECTIVES PLACES A1 2.14 JW Zunino & Associates US 95: CLARK/NYE COUNTY LINE TO ESMERALDA COUNTY MM 5 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH MOJAVE DESERT VISTA – LONGITUDINAL SECTION Sand County Studios

CH2MHill CONSULTANT TEAM Design Objectives - Plan View DesignUNLANDSCAPE ObjectivesARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH - SectionUS 95:View CLARK/NYE COUNTY LINE TO ESMERALDA COUNTY MM 5 JW Zunino & Associates 2.15

CONSULTANT TEAM CH2MHill Corridor Landscape Design Segments Design objectives and landscape and aesthetic elements are Landscape treatment types and interpretive themes provide A group of highways evaluated to address a Sections of the highway organized according to the located within the segment. additional direction for design objectives and the development topic such as landscape and aesthetics. surrounding environmental and cultural context. Themes of landscape and aesthetic elements. correlate with the segment name and location.

2.2 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: described beginning on page 2.10 and include more URBAN FREEWAYS specific information on preserve landscape charac- Description Highway Zones ter and scenic designation zones. Urban freeways include high-speed, high-volume roadways. The built environment dominates the visual experience, significantly contributing to Design objectives form the parameters for land- the driving experience. Only a brief description of scape and aesthetics along the roadway. The gen- urban freeways is provided in this document due eral categories of urban freeways, city streets, and to the fact that the majority of road systems de- rural highways are illustrated in Figures 9, 10, and 11. scribed fall into the city streets or rural highways The general objectives for city streets are reviewed category. Refer to the Master Plan for additional in Figure 9 followed by a more detailed description discussions regarding urban freeways. (Pattern (2) Stretches of highway with similar community of community interface, community transition, and growth patterns and development pressures may be and Palette of Place, 2002, p. 38-47) managed landscape character. Rural highways are organized as one landscape design segment.

COMMUNITY INTERFACE COMMUNITY TRANSITION •Pedestrian needs dominate •Zone between downtown and with frequent intersections undeveloped edge and crosswalks •Curb cuts and cross streets •Slower design speeds generously spaced •Shorter block lengths •Buildings set back from right •Traffic calming features of way •High-cost treatments are •Vehicular and pedestrian appropriate needs are balanced •On-street parking •Pedestrian crossings at signal- •Buildings, sidewalks and ized intersections parking in close proximity •Bike lane or shared-use path to travel lanes easily integrated •Buildings have parking in front •Low to mid cost treatments are appropriate

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(1) Design objectives are associated with development zones along the roadway. As growth becomes more dense design objectives move from community transition zones to community interface. 2.3 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Figure 9 - Urban Freeways – Highway Zones URBAN FREEWAYS – HIGHWAY ZONES

MANAGED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER URBAN BACKGROUND URBAN CONFLUENCE (Does not occur in this corridor) (Does not occur in this corridor) (Does not occur in this corridor) Adjacent Land Uses: Vary from residential to industrial. Adjacent Land Uses: Commercial development along Adjacent Land Uses: Highly visible location. Use of Located in areas of current growth or planned growth interstates or elevated highways. Noise walls are used intersection is of high importance within the state. at community edges along interstates or elevated in residential areas. highways.

Managed Landscape Character Urban Confluence Urban Background

MANAGED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER URBAN BACKGROUND URBAN CONFLUENCE “Urban Zones” in the Master Plan “High Visibility Zones” in the Master Plan “Transition Zones” in the Master Plan •Typical urban highway segments • High traffic volumes and special character such as • Create a transition from rural to urban character •Consider pedestrian overpasses to connect casino districts • Establish gateways into urban areas regional systems • Create a distinctive design that complements the • No-cost to low-cost treatments are appropriate •Utilize a consistent noise wall design design theme •Emphasize segment design theme at inter- • Utilize special retaining walls and land graphics changes through art, plants, materials, and • Incorporate complex plantings and artwork signage • Mid- to high-cost treatments are appropriate •Low to mid-cost treatments are appropriate

2.4 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments Figure 10 - City Streets – Highway Zones 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 many 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 intersec- MANAGED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER edge tions 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

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CITY STREETS

Community Interface Description In many communities, highways provide the central point of access to all parts of the community. In small towns, the highway often becomes Main Street, a key component of the community’s eco- nomic and social vitality. Pedestrian amenities are of primary importance in these areas. The highway must be compatible with pedestrian activities, unifying, not dividing, the town center.

Community interface zones are characterized by lower travel speeds, frequent curb cuts, cross streets, traffic control devices, and increased pe- (1) The primary design objective for community destrian and other non-vehicular traffic. Adjacent interface zones is the highway’s ability to land uses are typically commercial, but may in- accommodate a variety of town-center activities without reducing its function as a through street. On- clude residential areas, schools, parks, and other street parking buffers pedestrians from travel lanes civic uses. Block lengths are generally shorter, and helps slow traffic through town. with buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close (3) A 60’ right-of-way provides space for on-street parking and widened sidewalks. Streetscape and pedestrian amenities enliven proximity to the travel lanes. the downtown area.

Program Elements The primary design objective for community interface zones is the highway’s ability to accommodate a variety of town-center activities without reducing its function as a through street. 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 (2) Incorporating seating areas into the design of of wide roadways. Install raised or planted pedestrian space enhances the separation from the medians to create pedestrian refuge is- street. lands that can double as speed-reduction devices. • Reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts with (4) An 80’ right-of-way accommodates dual travel lanes and a planted median. A striped bike lane accommodates cyclists consolidated curb cuts and planted medians. through the community center. Pedestrian amenities may be enhanced with widened sidewalks. • Increase pedestrian safety and reduce 2.6 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

crossing distances by combining angle or Trees and planting Parallel Wide Minimum lane Curb extensions (bulb outs) add parallel parking with bulb-outs at cross- soften the street parking sidewalks widths slow traffic sidewalk space, provide place walks. Bollards, located at the bulb-outs, a and help slow for trees, bike parking, etc. and traffic shorten crossing distance buffer zone separating travel lanes, and angled parking offer additional levels of pedestrian safety. Parallel parking is recom- mended 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.

Adding pedestrian-scale amenities within a streetscape also encourages slower travel speeds. The following goals establish the approach:

• Utilize street trees for shade and visual interest. • Provide lighting that is appropriate in height, style, and intensity. • Provide signage that is compatible with (1) Traffic-calming features such as street tree planting, on-street parking, and curb extensions accentuate downtown community areas. preferred architectural styles and is visible to pedestrians and vehicles. Pedestrian crossings Appropriately sized Trees and planting Bike lane incorporated • Provide street furnishings, including seat- use a change of pav- sidewalks provide soften the street and into road design ing, shelters, trash containers, and way- ing materials pedestrian space help slow traffic finding aids, such as sidewalk inlays.

Clearly marked bike lanes must be incorporated into these stretches of highway. Where on-street parking exists, parallel parking is most compatible with bike lanes, particularly when combined with crosswalk bulb-outs. Where angle parking exists, parking areas must be deep enough to ensure adequate visibility of cyclists. In all cases, it is important to coordinate efforts with local multi-modal transportation plans.

Community Transition Description Community transition zones include stretches of highway between the center of a community and its undeveloped edges. These zones provide ac- (2) Five-lane highways can be softened through raised, planted medians. Roadway design incorporates bike lanes to promote cess to outlying areas of a community and form a multi-modal transportation through downtown. 2.7 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones

buffer between pedestrian-oriented town centers Managed Landscape Character and open stretches of highway on their outskirts. Description Vehicle needs are balanced with pedestrian needs The managed landscape character zone is distin- in these areas. Travel speeds vary, but are gener- guished by areas of growing or planned develop- ally midway between those in community interface ment at community edges. The frequency and zones and those on open highway. Curb cuts and density of residential, commercial, or industrial cross streets are used less frequently than in com- development, indicates potential community ex- munity interface zones; pedestrian crossings may pansion in an otherwise natural landscape setting. be present at intersections. Adjacent land uses may Built elements interrupt the natural environment be commercial, residential, industrial, or agricultur- in a more regular pattern, but without the inten- (1) The potential for streetscape improvements exists al, but setbacks are typically greater than in com- sity of urban density. in community transition zones, as shown below. munity interface zones. Where adjacent uses are commercial, building setbacks commonly consist Program Elements of large parking lots accessible from the highway. Objectives for project design include the following goals: Program Elements • Emphasize safe pedestrian and bicycle access. Design objectives for community transition zones • Provide adequate right-of-way for a sepa- emphasize pedestrian safety in areas that accom- rated, shared-use trail. modate heavier or higher speed traffic conditions. • Provide regional bike and pedestrian linkages. Objectives for project design include the follow- • Use earth forms and vegetative materials, ing goals: instead of sound walls, for acoustic mitiga- tion. • Provide gateway features to mark the edge • Identify locations for new wildlife crossings. of a community. Utilize these opportuni- Manage the corridor to maintain existing ties to showcase locally relevant artwork, crossings and corridors. signage, or plantings. (2) Streetscape improvements have the ability to • Provide sufficient right-of-way for land- change the character of the roadway and provide a • Increase visual interest and reinforce re- scape screening. more inviting atmosphere. duced speed limits with median landscape • Improve litter control. treatments. • Preserve views of surrounding mountains • Improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks and scenic vistas. with elements such as refuge islands, signals, improved lighting, and signage. • Manage outdoor advertising to maximize scenic views and minimize ridgeline ob- • Provide separated shared-use paths in structions. higher speed or heavy traffic areas. Where frontage roads are present, create buffered • Apply uniform design criteria to blend the shared-use paths between the frontage roadway with surrounding landscape. road and highway. • Revegetate disturbed roadsides. • Require developers to revegetate roadside • Prevent the practice of spreading asphalt disturbance to an appropriate level. millings on road shoulders and promote the • Plant street trees to calm traffic and sepa- use of materials that blend with the natural rate vehicular and pedestrian travel lanes. landscape. • Integrate transit and provide shaded bus stops. 2.8 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments Figure 11 - 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 intersec- no harm” •Existing scenic byways or potential scenic byway tions and crosswalks •Agriculture or low density residential develop- •Located along rural highways, city streets, and •Slower design speeds ment 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- to high-cost treatments are appropriate

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RURAL HIGHWAYS ventions are sparsely distributed throughout the • Restrict outdoor advertising in scenic loca- landscape. Native vegetation, geologic features, tions. Coordinate with local jurisdictions to prevent billboards from obstructing scenic and landforms, dominate the views. Preserve Landscape Character views. Promote outdoor advertising re- Description quirements. Landscape character is best preserved in rural Program Elements • Provide pedestrian and bicycle access to highway design. In rural areas, roadside develop- Objectives for project design include the follow- recreation destinations. ment consists of agricultural uses or low-den- ing goals: • Incorporate a separated, shared-use trail within the right-of-way. sity residential. The potential for significant fu- • Utilize existing native vegetation to pre- • Incorporate the Place Name Signage pro- ture growth appears to be low. Land ownership serve the aesthetic integrity of the road- gram and audio interpretation (radio trans- is dominated by Federal or state entities such side. mission) at areas with significant historical as the Department of Defense or Bureau of Land • Preserve scenic views and viewsheds from or natural features. the highway. Management. Built elements and human inter- • Partner with federal and state agencies to coordinate the Corridor Plan with long- term planning. • Fit the alignment of the highway into existing topography so structures blend into the surrounding landscape. • Re-grade, stain, and revegetate rock cuts to blend with the adjacent hillside. • Prevent degradation of surrounding landscape. Minimize vegetation removal during construction and maintenance practices. COMMUNITY INTERFACE • Prevent the practice of spreading asphalt •Pedestrian needs dominate with frequent intersections millings on road shoulders. Use materials and crosswalks that blend with the natural landscape. •Slower design speeds • Revegetate disturbed highway areas with •Shorter block lengths native seed mix or salvaged plant materials •Traffic calming features where possible. •High-cost treatments are appropriate US 95 • Identify locations for new wildlife cross- •On-street parking ings and opportunities for improvements •Buildings, sidewalks and to existing wildlife crossings. parking in close proximity to travel lanes • Screen or visually blend maintenance facilities from roadway. HAWTHORNE PRESERVE LANDSCAPE • Improve litter collection along the corri- CHARACTER •Rural highways dor. •High speeds • Provide activity pull-offs along the high- •Agriculture or low density way for recreation area access and pull- residential development over traffic. •Native vegetation and landforms dominate views •Low-cost treatments are appropriate

(1) Throughout central Nevada, design objectives relate to community interface and preserve landscape character. Outside of town, the highway runs through open landscape with little development. Within town the highway often serves as a Main Street. 2.10 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Scenic Designation • Revegetate disturbed highway areas with Description native seed mix or salvaged plant materials where possible. Scenic designation includes existing and pro- • Locate signage for scenic viewpoints at posed scenic byways where scenic, cultural, his- least 600’ prior to entry. Provide screening toric, recreational, and/or natural qualities domi- for safety and enhanced visual quality. nate the highway landscape. Facilities in these • Reduce glare of traffic signs by painting areas require the highest level of management the backsides. • Provide barrier systems that define the and should incorporate enhanced treatment levels travel corridor but do not dominate the and a higher level of detail. Designation is based setting. Barrier systems should become an on scenic preservation, visual management, and integral part of the roadway and surround- access to recreational opportunities. ing landscape. • Identify locations for new wildlife crossings and opportunities for improvements Program Elements to existing wildlife crossings. Objectives for project design include the follow- • Screen or visually blend maintenance facili- ing goals: ties from roadway. • Incorporate the Place Name Signage pro- • Preserve existing view corridors. gram at locations with significant histori- • Protect scenic areas by discouraging struc- cal or natural features. Integrate interpre- tures that obscure views. tative elements throughout the corridor. • Incorporate a separated, shared-use trail • Form partnerships with federal and state within the right-of-way. agencies to coordinate the long-term planning measures for the Corridor Plan. • Provide rest areas that serve a diversity of (1) Scenic byways and highways through areas of high purposes, including access to recreational visual quality warrant special design treatments equal opportunities, trailheads, and stopping to their natural setting. points along shared-use trails. • Limit vegetative clearing to the extent feasible. Allow for safety considerations and vehicle recovery within the clear zone. Minimize vegetation removal during construction and maintenance practices. • Reduce the number of superfluous signs. • Minimize the visual distraction of reflec- tors. Allow reflector components to blend with the background while maintaining the effectiveness of the reflector. • Create structures that blend with the landscape by incorporating interesting tex- tures and earth-tone colors. • Preserve downhill trees to screen the roadway from off-site locations. • Align highway to blend facilities into the surrounding landscape. • Re-grade, stain, and revegetate rock cuts to blend with the adjacent hillside. 2.11 Tonopah 10 Junction

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MAP DESIGN WORKSHOP Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan PLACES LDS1 Sand County Studios LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENTS 2.12 JW Zunino & Associates AMARGOSA VALLEY TO TONOPAH JUNCTION UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH

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SECTION TWO: Mojave Desert Vista Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION TWO: Community Interface Preserve Landscape Character Amargosa Valley Mojave Desert Vista • Preserve scenic views of distant mountain • Enhance the connection to Amargosa Val- ranges and dry lake beds. Incorporate infor- ley from US 95. Incorporate community in- mation regarding dry lake beds and geo- formation, recreational opportunities, and logic features into interpretive signage. THEME travel information at rest area. • Improve road shoulders to accommodate • Recognize and interpret the environmental the vehicle recovery of large trucks. En- The Mojave Desert Vista Landscape Design Seg- and recreational resources of Big Dune and Ash hancements should not detract from roadside aesthetics. Minimize disturbance to ment includes US 95, from Clark County to the SR Meadows Wildlife Management Area as part of community and signage improvements. existing vegetation. Utilize rock mulches 266 junction south of Goldfield. Roadway manage- with complementary colors to maintain ment concerns center on enhancing significant Beatty an integrated visual transition from travel lanes to roadside vegetation. (Rock mulch- community features while preserving the general • Emphasize the town’s role as a gateway es provide a safe recovery zone. A textural community to Death Valley and its unique highway experience, including rural character, change minimizes the risk of unpredictable history and environment. existing vegetation, and panoramic views. Traffic wildlife movement directly adjacent to and • Incorporate a trail system within the right- (1) Mojave Desert Vista key map calming is utilized to slow traffic and enhance pe- across the roadway.) of-way linking Beatty to surrounding points • Create a rest area at Scotty’s Junction (SR destrian movement in towns. of interest. Provide trail underpasses to fa- 267) as a gateway to recreational opportu- cilitate crossing the highway. nities in Death Valley. • Utilize sustainable design principles for fa- Educational and interpretive signage alert motor- • Provide opportunities to discover the sto- cilities and improvements. ists to landscape viewing opportunities and sig- ries and history of the region. Interpret • Preserve scenic quality through the Nar- nificant landscape features. Outdoor recreation is cultural and recreational resources, such as rows and the cottonwood gallery forest. mining and Death Valley National Park. diverse and widely available along this segment. • Emphasize the area’s natural and scenic qual- • Coordinate the Statewide Place Name Sign Recreation and scenic opportunities are identified ities. Incorporate habitat protection and en- Program with community efforts and pro- along the highway through a series of place name hancements as central features. Recognize grams such as the “Silver Trails” program. (2) Preservation of landscape character can be achieved signs. Rest areas are identified by groves of trees the importance of the Amargosa toad. Reduce traveler confusion by coordinating by using native species to revegetate roadsides. • Create a modern interpretation of the his- signage associated with audio programs. that serve as visual landmarks. Signage and infor- toric west. Incorporate an authentic Oasis • Provide rest area facilities to accommodate mation provided at rest area facilities reinforces Valley image with beautiful downtown ame- large trucks and hazardous waste vehicles. the gateways to Death Valley National Park. nities and preservation of historic buildings. Design facilities with appropriate safety • Increase awareness and understanding of measures and fencing. Separate facilities DESIGN SEGMENT OBJECTIVES the Amargosa River corridor. Interpret its from the highway travel lanes, and provide value and importance. adequate screening.

• Provide a community rest area that serves • Utilize signage and enhanced landscape Design objectives for this segment include estab- as a town pocket park. Orient and provide treatment to enhance connections to lishing a vision for treatments within communi- travel information for motorists in the area growth areas, such as Pahrump. ties, enhancing the interface between communi- to enhance their enjoyment of the town and region. Incorporate trailhead facilities ties and the highway, and preserving the existing and connect to regional trails. natural landscape. The following objectives have • Create community gateways per the Sustain- been established specifically for this segment. able Community Planning and Design Con- siderations for Beatty, Nevada document.

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Spring Mountains Sub-segment SR 160

Note: Mojave Desert Vista Landscape Design Segment and Spring 373 SR Carson Amargosa Mountain Sub-Segment continued in the Central US 95, West US 6, 0 4 8 16 Marsh Flat NORTH and Central US 50 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles there for related design objectives. ASH MEADOWS NWR MAP DESIGN WORKSHOP Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan PLACES A1 Sand County Studios MOJAVE DESERT VISTA – DESIGN OBJECTIVES 2.16 JW Zunino & Associates US 95: CLARK/NYE COUNTY LINE TO ESMERALDA COUNTY MM 5 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH

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MILE 6, and 20 Standard Native Revegetation MILE 25 C Standard entral MILE 30 MOJAVE DESERTVISTALANDSCAPEDESIGNSEGMENT–US95 REST AREA(SR373) AMARGOSA VALLEY MILE 35 Regionally Adapted U S MILE Standard 40

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Esmeralda County Esmeralda MILE 266 SR 5 Community Interface–Beatty Beatty CommunityRestArea Amargosa ValleyRestArea Preserve LandscapeCharacter 3. Preserve scenic quality through the Narrows and the and Narrows the through quality scenic Preserve 3. . Design elements3. should reflect surrounding environmental, CONSULTANT TEAM Createamodern interpretation 1. of the historic west. Incor- 4. 3. 2. town and destinations surrounding with area rest Link 1. surrounding of travelers inform to system a Provide 2. Bufferfacilitiesfromthehighway. 1. Preserva- landforms. and vegetation existing Maintain 2. ConsiderPlace Name Signage tointerpret 1. features such cottonwood galleryforest. projects. approachfor any capacity improvement or maintenance t Amargosa toad. cultural,and historical influences such as Big Dune and the p Valley, Rhyolite,andcommunityservices. Provide traveler information on features such pocket as Death town a as serves park. also that facility a Create Park, andotherenvironmentalfeatures. National Valley Death corridor, River Amargosa toad, Amargosa the include could elements Interpretative facilities throughatrailsystem. m BigDune, Devil’s Hole, and Ash as Meadowssuch opportunities environmental and Wildlife recreational Manage- t Valley. Point,SarcobatusOasisGoldbeds,andlakeFlat, dry as CH2MHill JW Zunino& Associates Sand County Studios PLACES DESIGN WORKSHOP own amenities and preservation of historic buildings. o o eitn ntv lnsae s h frt aesthetic first the landscape is native existing of ion orate an authentic Oasis Valley image with beautiful down- ent Area. ELEMENTS SECTION 2.17 A1 CONTINUE ON MAP B3 ENTIRE CORRIDOR JOSHUA TREE PRESERVATION 1 Stonewall PULL-OFF AND KIOSK WITH TRAVEL 5 3 Mountain INFORMATION FOR LIDA AND GOLD POINT 4 COORDINATE POTENTIAL REGIONAL Gold Flat TRAIL CONNECTIONS WITH ESMERALDA SR 266 Lida SR 266 2 DEER CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROJECT 3 COORDINATE PLACE NAME SIGNS WITH SILVER TRAILS PROGRAM 105 SR 71 3 COMPLETE REST AREA AND 1 UTILIZE SCATTERED ROCK MULCH TO Gold Point RECREATIONAL GATEWAY TO CONTROL DUST Slate Ridge 100 DEATH VALLEY LEGEND 7 ROAD SHOULDER ENHANCEMENT FOR 3 SIGNAGE FOR TIMBISHA INDIAN VEHICLE RECOVERY WHILE MAINTAINING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES 95 Scotty’s RESERVATION INTEGRITY OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE 1. Statewide gateway Junction 2. Community gateway Pa CONSIDER PASSING LANES IN RURAL AREAS 3. Pedestrian linkage and circulation hu 7 te Mes RATHER THAN THROUGH COMMUNITIES 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage 90 5. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic Nevada a awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility California US 95 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR SARCOBATUS FLAT improvement 85 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging NEVADA TEST SITE Papoose TRAVEL AND TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES 80 1. Roadside Services SR 267 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR NEVADA TEST SITE Lake 2. Viewpoints and points of interest Flat 3. Travel information program Sarcobatus 75 4. Highway art 5. Community Rest Area 2 PROVIDE WILD BURRO CROSSING Springdale

PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR ACCESS Nye County DEATH VALLEY 70 1. Ground treatment 7

Esmeralda County NATIONAL PARK 2. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and TO BEATTY HABITAT PROJECT POND g Hills Yucca herbaceous plants o r Canyon 65 Fortymile 3. Enhanced native planting lf Lake l SHARED-USE TRAIL FROM BEATTYDEATH TOVALLEY/MANLEY HISTORIC TRAIL 4. Mojave Desert regionally adapted planting u 4 5. Mojave Desert ornamental planting B CARRARA TO LINK TRAIL SYSTEMS 60 Yucca NATURAL RESOURCE AND WILDLIFE BEATTY COMMUNITY Beatty Mountain OPPORTUNITIES Rhyolite 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR Lincoln 1. Environmental resources preservation COMMUNITY GATEWAYS (3) 2 BULLFROG MINING DISTRICT County 2. Wildlife movement enhancement Gold Center 3. Water resources enhancement SR 374 55 RECREATIONAL GATEWAY TO Frenchman Clark 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource 2 3 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR County Nye County enhancement DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK Carrara CARRARA MARBLE MINE Lake VIEWS AND LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN LINKAGE 4 50 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR 1. Highway scenic designation IMPROVEMENTS - PROVIDE CONNECTION 3 DEATH VALLEY HISTORIC 2. Highway scenic improvement FOR REGIONAL TRAILS TRAIL 45 PLACE NAME SIGN FOR ROADWAY PRACTICES AND STRUCTURE HISTORICAL AWARENESS OF RHYO- 3 OPPORTUNITIES LITE, GHOST TOWNS, RAILROADS, AND 5 NEVADA TEST SITE AT Sp 1. Sound protection or acoustic wall PLACE NAME SIGN FOR 40 e BULLFROG MINING DISTRICT 3 ct HISTORICAL MARKER 2. Bridge and structure aesthetic BIG DUNE Amargosa Valley er Ran Mercury 3. Information and directional signage 35 4. Highway maintenance practices STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 6 30 ge Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled PLACE NAME SIGN FOR 3 25 asphalt by-products for entire corridor POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH YUCCA MOUNTAIN 5. Highway facility enhancement 5 5 BEATTY, NPS, DOE 20 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement REST AREA ENHANCEMENTS AND 10 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship COMMUNITY REST AREA WITH INFORMATION 2 15 enhancement 5 SEPARATION FROM ROADWAY

ON COMMUNITY FACILITIES, DEATH VALLEY SR 373 SR 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity SR 160 NATIONAL PARK, AND OASIS VALLEY TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR ASH 3 Carson MEADOWS, AMARGOSA VALLEY, Amargosa Marsh 0 4 8 16 NORTH AND BIG DUNE Flat SCALE: 1 inch equals 8 miles ASH MEADOWS NWR MAP DESIGN WORKSHOP Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan PLACES A2 Sand County Studios MOJAVE DESERT VISTA – SPECIFIC FEATURES 2.18 JW Zunino & Associates US 95: CLARK/NYE COUNTY LINE TO ESMERALDA COUNTY MM 5 UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH

CH2MHill CONSULTANT TEAM SECTION TWO: Mojave Desert Vista Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations The following aerial images are meant to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at key points along the Mojave Desert Vista Landscape Design Segment.

Slate Ridge

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US 95 US 95 Specter Range Bare Mountain (2) Caption goes here. Amargosa Valley Rest Area Beatty Community Rest Regionally Adapted LEGEND Area LEGEND Death Valley Sub-segment Standard Death Valley Sub-segment Regionally Adapted Big Dune View Point Accentuated Community Interface Native Revegetation Preserve Landscape Character Standard Preserve Landscape Character Landscape and Aesthetics Element MOJAVE DESERT VISTA MOJAVE DESERT VISTA Landscape and Aesthetics Element A LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT A LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT

(1) This aerial view looks west towards Death Valley National Park from US 95 near Amargosa Valley. This stretch of road is (2) This aerial view looks west towards Beatty from US 95. The transition in landscape treatments between the road segments located within the Death Valley Sub-segment and landscape treatments should highlight the gateway locations to the park. on either side of Beatty and the segment within the community.

2.19 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION TWO: Mojave Desert Vista

DESIGN INTERPRETATION SUMMARY

Mojave Desert Vista Interpretation of the segment’s design themes occurs during individual project 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. Photo courtesy of K. Helphand, 2002, p. 190. (4) The elegant use of native material compliments the natural landscape.

(1) Native rock walls reflect the existing rock material (2) Appropriate colors and materials enhance the (3) Architectural forms that echo natural forms fit seemlessly into the and form. natural setting. landscape.

(5) Vibrant native vegetation provides visual interest.

(9) Contrasting materials, color and native vegetation allow structures to blend into their environments. (6) Pedestrian friendly streetscape elements, such as (7) Shade structures add architectural and (8) Architectural elements consistent with the desert climate are bump-outs for crossings and angled parking, help cultural interest to rest areas. appropriate in desert landscapes. highways integrate with communities. 2.20 SECTION TWO: Mojave Desert Vista Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

(1) Road shoulders can be improved for truck safety while preserving existing vegetation and incorporating a designated bike lane.

(2) The existing shoulders may not be adequate for heavy truck traffic with hazardous waste.

2.21 Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments SECTION THREE: Silver Legends SECTION THREE: historic features, wildlife, significant military and • Improve riparian areas. Support coordinat- federal sites, and scenic views (refer to Place Name ed efforts between agencies and organizations to improve riparian habitat along Sign Program on page 1.11). Silver Legends Walker River through measures such as THEME weed abatement. Rest areas reflect the history and culture of the • Improve road shoulders to accommodate area. Community and civic partnerships promote the vehicle recovery of large trucks. En- The Silver Legends Landscape Design Segment in- hancements should not detract from road- local interest at rest areas. Opportunities for lo- cludes US 95, from the junction of SR 266 south of side aesthetics. Minimize disturbance to cally-sponsored programs exist; the driver-alert- Goldfield northward to Shurz, and US 6, from the existing vegetation. Utilize rock mulches ness service, staffed by volunteers, offers travel- with complementary colors to maintain California state line eastward to Warm Springs. ers coffee and other refreshments. Viewpoints at an integrated visual transition from travel This segment is characterized by numerous small lanes to roadside vegetation. (Rock mulch- rest areas provide opportunities to observe the and deteriorating mining communities. Little re- es provide a safe recovery zone. A textural surrounding landscape. Viewpoints outside of change minimizes the risk of unpredictable mains of the town of Goldfield, which, from 1903 rest areas subtly emphasize the austere character wildlife movement directly adjacent to and to 1910, was the largest city in Nevada. However, across the roadway.) (1) Silver Legends key map of the landscape by utilizing materials and design the remnants of buildings and structures provide • Provide visitors with opportunities to un- that minimize cost, spatial, and visual impact. ideas for choosing appropriate materials for road- cover the stories and history of the region. A secondary-type gateway, identifying the Ne- Interpret the importance of cultural and way aesthetic treatments. vada state boundary, is located near Montgomery recreational resources such as mining, US Pass. This universal monument is located on all of Navy Ammunition Depot, and Walker Lake The Silver Legends segment traverses the Ba- State Park. state routes to communicate transition between sin and Range landscape of western Nevada. The • Coordinate the Place Name Sign Program states. highways are simple and rural, highlighted only with community efforts and programs such as the “Silver Trails” program. Reduce by the use of native revegetation and standard DESIGN SEGMENT OBJECTIVES traveler confusion by coordinating signage hardscape treatments. Vegetation and landforms associated with audio programs.

are consistent. Maintaining the integrity of the • Provide rest area facilities to accommodate The Silver Legends design segment capitalizes on existing landscape is a primary concern. large trucks and hazardous waste vehicles. the area’s mining history and natural resources. Design facilities with appropriate safety Landscape character and highway/community in- measures and fencing. Separate facilities Communities maintain regionally-adapted land- from the highway travel lanes, and provide terface are key components in this segment. De- scape and accentuated hardscape treatment adequate screening. sign objectives include improving the highway/ to enhance the visual character and sense of community compatibility and designating scenic place. Improvements include crosswalks, way- Community Interface byways. In addition to applicable corridor-level ob- finding signage, expanded and integrated park- Goldfield jectives, design objectives have been established streetscape-rest area design and community bi- specifically for this segment. • Provide highway improvements in con- cycle and pedestrian trails. Traffic calming reduces junction with Goldfield’s designation as a conflicts with non-vehicular traffic and enhances National Historic District. Preserve Landscape Character (2) Distinctive mining facilities mark the entry into the existing pedestrian character. • Create a community rest area with inter- Tonopah. The use of similar materials within the • Preserve scenic views of distant mountain pretative elements on the mining and his- segment define the character of the area. tory of Goldfield. Place name signs are coordinated with audio tour- ranges and dry lake beds. Incorporate information regarding dry lake beds and geo- • Incorporate a street tree program and exist information programs, relating stories of the logic features into interpretive signage at pand the application of current streetscape region’s mining legacy, prominent landscape and rest areas and viewpoints. amenities. 2.22 SECTION THREE: Silver Legends Chapter Two — Landscape Design Segments

• Highlight historical buildings as part of Hawthorne • Enhance connections to Walker Lake State streetscape amenities. Park. Enhance existing pull-off areas at • Enhance the sense of arrival into Haw- • Incorporate designated bike lanes to con- Walker Lake to accommodate viewfinders thorne and provide signage to encourage nect the community to regional trails. and interpretive signage. motorists to enter downtown. Tonopah • Define the downtown area. Incorporate a planted median, on-street parking, and • Enhance the sense of arrival to Tonopah. street tree program to improve the sense Convey a positive and welcoming image. of community. • Define the downtown area. Improve side- • Incorporate a community rest area. Consid- walks and pedestrian amenities. Consider er enhancing the existing community park widening sidewalks and incorporating a to provide a central community gathering street tree program and planted median. space. • Create a community rest area that serves • Utilize a simple, elegant interpretation of as the central, downtown plaza space with national pride and military presence to con- shaded seating. (1) Existing development may be used as part of vey the sense of America’s Patriotic Home. a community rest area. Facilities provide travel • Incorporate historic buildings as part of • Provide gateway signage highlighting ac- information to motorists and invite visitors to explore streetscape amenities. Foster an atmo- cess to Yosemite National Park and recre- the town. sphere of community pride. ation opportunities along the eastern Si- • Capitalize on the mining heritage and provide erra rangefront. signage for interpretive sites and attractions. Utilize a modern interpretation of mining re- Walker Lake sources as part of the design character. • Enhance the connection and sense of arriv- • Facilitate the completion of community al to the community of Walker Lake from enhancement projects along the NDOT US 95. rights-of-way. • Incorporate designated bike lanes to connect the community to regional trails. Scenic Designation Mina • Designate US 6 through Queen Valley as a scenic byway. • Enhance pedestrian amenities through • Enhance access to recreational opportuni- town. Reconsider the designation of a con- ties within Queen Valley and around Bound- tinuous right turn lane. Provide improved ary Peak. Highlight the US 6/SR 264 inter- sidewalks and street trees to define the section and its access to hiking and fishing (2) Hawthorne’s military history and sense of town. opportunities within the scenic area. patriotism distinguish it from the rest of the segment. • Integrate a modern interpretation of mining The community goal to be recognized as America’s • Relocate the existing Boundary Peak view- facilities as part of streetscape character. Patriotic Home is portrayed. point to maximize the view of both Bound- Luning ary Peak and Queen Valley. Incorporate interpretive information on Boundary Peak, • Enhance the existing rest area and develop Nevada’s highest mountain peak. as a community rest area. Provide commu- • Mark the entry to and exit from Nevada along nity information and tourism brochures for US 6 near Montgomery Pass. Convey the iden- the Berlin-Ichythosaur State Park. tity of Nevada with a subtle gateway feature • Incorporate existing mining artifacts as that relates to the surrounding landscape. part of design character. • Designate US 95 around Walker Lake as a • Provide separated truck parking facilities. scenic byway. • Incorporate a street tree program to define the community and slow traffic. 2.23 P ilot CONTINUE ON MAP B2 Nye County Mina Mo Esmeralda County untains nge 15 Community Interface Eas Sodaville Range Mineral County t Wa Valley tor Ra Ag

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SR 377 SR okey 5 Valley 376 SR ELEMENTS Community Interface SILVER LEGENDS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT – US 95 Goldfield 1. Provide highway improvements in conjunction with Goldfield’s designation as a National Historic District. 2. Create a community rest area with interpretative elements on the mining and history of Goldfield. 3. Incorporate a street tree program and expand the ap- PRESERVE LANDSCAPE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY plication of current streetscape amenities. CHARACTER INTERFACE PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER INTERFACE 4. Highlight historical buildings as part of streetscape amenities. 5. Incorporate designated bike lanes to connect the com- Native Revegetation Native Revegetation munity to regional trails. Standard Standard Tonopah 1. Enhance the sense of arrival into Tonopah. Convey a Regionally Adapted Regionally Adapted positive and welcoming image. 2. Define the downtown area. Improve sidewalks and pe- Accentuated Accentuated destrian amenities. Consider widening sidewalks and incorporating a street tree program and planted me- GOLDFIELD TONOPAH dian. 3. Create a community rest area that serves as the central, downtown plaza space with shaded seating. 7000 FT Silver Peak 4. Incorporate the qualities of historical buildings as part of streetscape amenities. Foster an atmosphere of SR 266 Road community pride. 6000 FT 5. Capitalize on the mining heritage and provide signage for interpretive sites and attractions. Utilize a modern interpretation of mining resources as part of the de- 5000 FT sign character. US 6 / US 95 INTERSECTION 6. Facilitate the completion of community enhancement (SEE SECTION 2B) projects along the NDOT rights-of-way. 4000 FT 7. Incorporate designated bike lanes to connect the com- TONOPAH munity to regional trails. GOLDFIELD COMMUNITY REST AREA Preserve Landscape Character COMMUNITY REST AREA 1. Preserve scenic views of distant mountain ranges Regionally Adapted Regionally Adapted and dry lake beds. Incorporate information regarding dry lake beds and geologic features into interpretive Accentuated Accentuated signage at rest areas and viewpoints. • Mining • Mining Park 2. Improve riparian areas. Support coordinated efforts • Joshua Trees between agencies and organizations to improve ripar- • Night Sky • Gold Rush ian habitat along Walker River through such measures • Silver Mining Esmeralda County

such as weed abatement. • Gans-Nelson fight • Jim Butler Days Nye County 3. Improve road shoulders to accommodate the vehicle • Goldfield Days • Railroad recovery of large trucks. Enhancements should not de- • National and State His- tract from roadside aesthetics. Minimize disturbance to existing vegetation. Utilize rock mulches with com- toric District plementary colors to maintain an integrated visual • Historical Architecture transition from travel lanes to roadside vegetation. • Bottle House (Rock mulches provide a safe recovery zone. A textural B1 change minimizes the risk of unpredictable wildlife movement directly adjacent to and across the roadway.) 4. Provide visitors with opportunities to discover the stories and history of the region. Interpret the importance of cultural and recreational resources such as mining, US Navy Ammunition Depot, and Walker Lake State Park. MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE 5. Coordinate the place name signage program with community efforts and programs such as the “Silver Trails” 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 program. Reduce traveler confusion by coordinating signage associated with audio programs. (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SCALES VARY) 6. Provide rest area facilities to accommodate large trucks and trucks carrying hazardous waste. Design fa- Landscape Type/Treatment cilities with appropriate safety measures and fencing. Separate facilities from the highway travel lanes, and Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment provide adequate screening.

SECTION DESIGN WORKSHOP Central US 95, West US 6, and Central US 50 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan PLACES B1 Sand County Studios SILVER LEGENDS – LONGITUDINAL SECTION 2.26 JW Zunino & Associates US 95: ESMERALDA COUNTY MM 5 TO TONOPAH UNLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNINGLV RESEARCH

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