The Great Arch
1928
2006
Description:
Plate 1178X. The Great Arch 1928 – 2006 Viewed east up Pine Creek to The Great Arch in Zion National Park. The photopoint is on Utah Highway 9 just west of Carl’s Bend (Garate 1989). The original image was made shortly after road construction began - - note the dump trucks and loading shovel. Road-cuts and fills have naturally revegetated. Woody species appear to have increased including pinyon, juniper, turbinella oak, and Utah serviceberry. Cottonwoods appear to have increased along Pine Creek.
Photo Information:
Original photograph taken by H.D. Henricksen in 1928; retake by Charles E. Kay on June 3, 2006 - - Photo No. 5628-16. Original photograph (Zion 1873) held by the National Park Service, Zion National Park, Springdale, UT.
Vegetative Community:
Pinyon, Juniper, Mountain Brush, Riparian
Location:
South West: Section 23, Range 10 West, Township 41 South; UTM 326200 E, 4120250 N; elevation 4,400 ft.