Road Trip Map Book. US Route 89 America s Most Scenic Highway

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1 US Route America s Most Scenic Highway Road Trip Map Book A Publication of the US Route Appreciation Society Maps & Photographs by James Cowlin Introduction by Wayne Ranney 2015 Edition

2 WASHINGTON Glacier ROCKY MOUNTAINS CANADA Browning Choteau Great Falls GREAT PLAINS OREGON IDAHO Grand Teton Montpelier White Sulphur Springs Livingston Gardiner Jackson Afton Brigham City Logan BASIN & RANGE Ogden Salt Lake City NEVADA Provo MONTANA Yellowstone WYOMING ROCKY MOUNTAINS Zion Grand Canyon UTAH CALIFORNIA Ash Fork Flagstaff Prescott Sedona Yarnell BASIN & RANGE Wickenburg ARIZONA Phoenix Apache Jct. Florence MEXICO Panguitch Kanab Richfield Mt. Pleasant Bryce Canyon Page Bitter Springs Nogales COLORADO PLATEAU Saguaro Tucson COLORADO NEW MEXICO 2 2

3 Contents The US Route Project... 4 US Route Highway History... 5 The Geography & Geology of US Route Introduction to the Basin & Range... 8 Nogales to Tucson Road Trip Guide... 9 Tucson to Apache Junction Road Trip Guide...10 Apache Junction to Wickenburg Road Trip Guide...11 Wickenburg to Prescott Road Trip Guide...12 Prescott to Flagstaff Road Trip Guide...13 A Prescott to Flagstaff Road Trip Guide...14 Introduction to the Colorado Plateau...15 Flagstaff to Page Road Trip Guide...16 A Bitter Springs to Kanab Road Trip Guide...17 Page to Kanab Road Trip Guide...18 Kanab to Sevier Road Trip Guide...19 Sevier to Spanish Fork Road Trip Guide...20 Spanish Fork to Brigham City Road Trip Guide...21 Introduction to the Rocky Mountains...22 Brigham City to Montpelier Road Trip Guide...23 Montpelier to Jackson Trip Guide...24 Jackson to Gardiner Road Trip Guide...25 Gardiner to White Sulphur Springs Road Trip Guide...26 White Sulphur Springs to Great Falls Road Trip Guide...27 Great Falls to Browning Road Trip Guide...28 Browning to Canada Road Trip Guide...29 US Route Appreciation Society...30 Corporate Sponsorship...31 Business, Civic & Cultural Organization Members...31 For more about US Route...Back Cover 3 3

4 Flagstaff to Page Road Trip Guide Distance: 135 miles Elevation Change: Flagstaff 6907 ft.-page 4193 ft. The federal highway, US Route, officially has its southern terminus on the east side of Flagstaff where it intersects with Santa Fe Avenue (old Route /66) and I-40. The first section of north of Flagstaff passes through the San Francisco Mountains Volcanic Field. To the west are the San Francisco Peaks and the highest mountain in Arizona, Humphreys Peak at 12,643 feet. On the east side of highway is Sunset Crater Volcano and the prehistoric ruins of the Singua people at Wupatki. US Route gradually descends into the Painted Desert and enters the Navajo Indian Reservation just north of Gray Mountain. At the Cameron trading post, the highway crosses the Little Colorado River. To reach the south rim of the Grand Canyon, take Arizona Route 64 just south of Cameron. After passing the intersection of US Route 160, highway parallels the massive red Echo Cliffs. Construction of Glen Canyon Dam on the Kanab K a n a b P l a Fredonia t e a u A Jacob Lake K a i b a b l a t e a u K a i b a b P 67 UTAH ARIZONA House Rock House Rock Valley P a r i o l C a R o r a d o R i v e r Vermillion Cliffs A i v e r Marble Canyon Bitter Springs Glen Canyon Dam Lee s Ferry Navajo Bridge E c h o C l i ff s Cedar Ridge The Gap Page 20 Lake Powell Glen Canyon National Recreation Area K a i b i t o P l a t e a u Hamblin Ridge 98 Rainbow Bridge N A V A J O I N D I A N R E S E R V AT I O N Colorado River began in With the completion of a bridge in 1959, US was rerouted from Bitter Springs to Page. From Bitter Springs, the highway climbs onto the Kaibito Plateau hugging the cliff face to a spectacular road cut at Antelope Pass. Approaching Page, Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam come into view. Special Attractions: Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument Wupatki Cameron Trading Post Lake Powell/Glen Canyon Dam G r a n d C a n y o n N a t i o n a l P a r k Willow Springs 160 Notes: Little Colorado River Painted Desert 180 K a i b a b 64 Cameron W a r d T e r r a c e 180 Gray Mountain Wupatki N A V A J O I N D I A N R E S E R V AT I O N Little Colorado River 64 C o c o n i n o Kachina Peaks Wilderness Deadman Mesa Strawberry Crater Wilderness Sunset Crater Volcano 16 HISTORIC 40 San Francisco Peaks Cinder Hills Flagstaff 17 Walnut Canyon C o c o n i n o 16 40

5 US Route Appreciation Society 30 If the thought of exploring US Route fires your imagination, you are invited to join the US Route Appreciation Society. The Society is dedicated to providing its members with the all the information they need to plan a trip along this unique highway. To become a member, go to the Society website, and click on Support the Project. Individuals: 10-Mile General Membership $10 Membership Certificate Life s So Fine on Route Magnet Newsletter Invitation to all project events 50-Mile Enhanced Membership $50 US Route Map Book Electronic (PDF) Version -Mile Life s So Fine on Route Membership $ US Route Map Book Electronic (PDF) Version Life s So Fine on Route Embroidered Patch 100-Mile Sustaining Membership $100 US Route Map Book Printed Version Membership $250 US Route Map Book Printed Version Fine Art 5x7 Print of Your Favorite Park Membership Categories and Benefits 30 Businesses, Civic & Cultural Organizations: If you own a business or have an interest in promoting tourism along US Route, you are invited to become a Business Member of the Appreciation Society. Business Membership $500 Framed Membership Certificate Links on the US Route Website from Road Trip Guide and Sponsors page Link in monthly newsletter, Along Listing in US Route brochure Acknowledgement in all publications including the Road Trip Map Book 20% discount on licensing fees for the use of James Cowlin s photographs in promotional materials such as brochures, magazine articles, websites and trade show displays. 20% discount on prints of James Cowlin s photographs for display in your offices. A vital part of the US Route project is helping travelers and residents learn about our Western history and culture. Civic and cultural organizations are invited to join the Society at a special rate just for non-profits. Your organization will be featured in all publications and on the Society website. Civic & Cultural Organizations Membership $250 Framed Membership Certificate Links on the US Route Website from Road Trip Guide and Sponsors page Link in monthly newsletter, Along Listing in US Route brochure Acknowledgement in all publications including the Road Trip Map Book 20% discount on licensing fees for the use of James Cowlin s photographs in promotional materials such as brochures, magazine articles, websites and trade show displays. 20% discount on prints of James Cowlin s photographs for display in your offices.

6 Corporate Sponsorship Companies with a presence in one or more of the states through which US Route passes can participate as major sponsors by providing funding or other material support. Benefits include: Participation in the economic development of communities along US and support for businesses that depend on tourism. Prominent acknowledgement in all of the publications of the project and on the website with the potential of reaching 20 million US Route dwellers and travelers. A portfolio of fine art photographic prints for display in corporate offices. The opportunity to pre-order a special edition of the James Cowlin s photography book at a significant discount. Each book will be personalized with an appropriate message from the sponsor making it a unique gift for clients. Corporate Sponsors of the US Route Project The Law Offices of Snell & Wilmer Phoenix, AZ: Tucson, AZ: Salt Lake City, UT: Snell & Wilmer is one of the largest full-service law firms in the Western United States and has been providing exceptional service to clients since The firm s more than 400 attorneys, practicing in offices throughout the region, have the ability to address virtually any legal matter for both businesses and individuals. Over the years, the commitment of our attorneys and staff to the firm s core values has helped us earn a reputation for providing distinguished legal service and leadership in the community. Business, Civic & Cultural Organization Members Businesses Creative Litho commercial lithographic & digital printing Phoenix, AZ Artisan Colour, Inc. large format photographic prints Scottsdale, AZ Nodal Ninja panoramic tripod heads & accessories by Fanotec Paul Michael Photography weddings, portraits and event photographs Peoria, AZ RE/MAX Commercial Real Estate Doug Groppenbacker Phoenix, AZ Teardrop72 custom built travel trailers Logan, UT www. teardrop72.com Uncle Bob s Self-Storage Phoenix, AZ Civic & Cultural Organizations Desert Caballeros Western Museum Arizona s Most Western Museum Wickenburg, AZ Grand Canyon Association enriching experience through knowledge Grand Canyon, AZ Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway US Route from Logan to Garden City, Utah Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Utah s heritage highway Page-Lake Powell Tourism Bureau gateway to adventures on the Colorado Plateau Page, AZ PAGE The Town of Clarkdale & Clarkdale Museum historic Arizona copper mining town Yarnell-Peeples Valley Chamber of Commerce where the desert breeze meets the mountain air Yarnell, AZ