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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 ParksHow 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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