Tropic Canyon
1932
2004
Description:
Plate 410X. Tropic Canyon 1932 – 2004 Viewed northeast across Tropic Wash in Bryce Canyon National Park. Shakespear Piont (7,842 ft.) is on the left skyline in the original, but is hidden from view in the retake. Note the ponderosa pine stump in the lower right corner of the original, as well as the retake. Pinyon, juniper, and ponderosa pine have all increased, especially in the foreground. Greenleaf manzanita has also increased, as has bitterbrush. Since the establishment of the national park, this area has not been grazed by livestock. Indian rice grass is abundant. The photopoint is across from mile marker 17 on Utah Highway 12.
Photo Information:
U.S. Forest Service photograph (270638) taken by Reed W. Bailey in 1932; retake by Charles E. Kay on May 10, 2004 - - Photo No. 5290-29. Original photo held by the Utah Historical Society, Reed W. Bailey Collection (Box 5), Salt Lake City, UT.
Vegetative Community:
Pinyon, Juniper, Conifer
Location:
South West: Section 15, Range 3 West, Township 36 South; UTM 402000 E, 4169700 N; elevation 6,850 ft.