BRYCE CANYON
Guidebook
1940
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Arno B. Cammerer, Director
CONTENTS
Cover (Natural Bridge)
General Information Relating to Geology of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
How to Reach Bryce
Roads and Trails
Administration
Naturalist Services
Accommodations and Expenses
Free Public Campgrounds
Transportation
Saddle Horses
Post Office and Communication Service
Miscellaneous Services
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Historic Events
1866 | James Andrus and party of Indian fighters
from St. George, Utah, passed through the Bryce region. |
1872 | Bryce Canyon visited by A. H. Thompson, F.
S. Dellenbaugh, and party on geological mission. |
1875 | The settlements of Escalante and Cannonville
established. Ebenezer Bryce, for whom the park is named, settled at
lower gateway to Bryce Canyon. |
1876 | First written description of Bryce Canyon made
by T. C. Bailey, U. S. deputy surveyor, who viewed the canyon from
Sunset Point. |
1923 | Bryce Canyon National Monument created by
Presidential proclamation. |
1924 | Act of Congress authorized the creation of Utah
National Park. |
1928 | Bryce Canyon National Park formally created by
Presidential proclamation. Act of Congress changed name from Utah
National Park to Bryce Canyon. |
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Last Updated: 20-Jun-2010
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