Three Patriarchs
1872
2006
Description:
Plate 1210X. Three Patriarchs 1872 – 2006 Viewed northwest to the Three Patriarchs at the mouth of Birch Creek in Zion National Park. The original photopoint was destroyed when the road up Zion Canyon was constructed, so the retake was made from the nearest open area. Cottonwood and boX elder have matured and now block the view of the Virgin River. Pinyon, juniper, Utah serviceberry, and turbinella oak have increased in the distance.
Photo Information:
Original photograph taken by John Hillers (No. 64) in 1872; retake by Charles E. Kay on June 7, 2006 - - Photo No. 5640-32. Original photograph held by the U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library, Denver, CO.
Vegetative Community:
Riparian, Pinyon, Juniper, Mountain Brush
Location:
South West: Section 11, Range 10 West, Township 41 South; UTM 326150 E, 4122600 N; elevation 4,200 ft.