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1 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Landscape Design Segments TABLE of CONTENTS SECTION ONE: Highway Zones.... SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems... SECTION THREE: Silver State Passage...4 SECTION FOUR : Pony Express Passage...9 SECTION FIVE: Cowboy... UNLV

2 Introduction Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Introduction This chapter establishes the design direction for highway landscape and aesthetics and is organized into five sections. Section One discusses design objectives to address general design goals related to roadway type and surrounding land uses. Sections Two through Five describe the specific design objectives associated with each landscape design segment and its theme. These design objectives clarify how program elements should look. Figure 7 shows the two categories of highway organization: general and context-sensitive. Information from both categories is used to direct the design of both the functional aspects and physical form of highway facilities. General Highway Categories consider factors such as the road type, speed and volume of travel, type of access, and the density of adjacent land use. Goals represent planning and design ideas that should always be considered for roads with similar functions. Context-Sensitive Categories consider placespecific features such as environment, culture, and history. Goals describe how general design objectives should be interpreted in context. Design Objectives in Section One: Highway Zones The Master Plan organizes road systems into different highway types according to the type of road, the speed and volume of travel, and the type of access. They are classified as urban freeways, city streets, or rural highways; each of these may be further divided into highway zones. The program elements and goals established for each zone should always be considered when addressing projects located in areas of similar character. For example, low-speed roads that travel through downtown areas are considered community interface zones. Within these zones, traffic-calming techniques are appropriate and pedestrian needs dominate. As communities develop and adjacent land uses change, the highway zone associated with the new land use and development can be updated. Figures 8 and 9 (on pages. and.) Figure 7 - Corridor Organizing Elements Highway Types Urban Freeways (Not present in this corridor) High-speed, high-volume, controlled access roads. Includes elevated highways and some bypasses. City Streets Slower-speed, high volume roads that pass through a community with the potential for many different adjacent land uses. Rural Highways High-speed, lower volume road with very low-density residential, agricultural, or open space adjacent land uses. Landscape Design Segment General* Context-Sensitive** show where different design objectives are appropriate according to general highway categories and zones. Design Objectives in Sections Two through Five: Landscape Design Segments The last four sections of this chapter describe the design objectives, theme, and specific features associated with each landscape design segment. These segments organize the highway into areas of similar character based on elements such as topography, plant communities, and community development. Highway Zones/ Design Objectives Urban Confluence Urban Background Managed Landscape Character Community transition Managed Landscape Character Preserved Landscape Character Scenic Designation Theme Design Objectives Specific Features Design Interpretation * General: Includes design goals and objectives that should always be considered during the design of a project as it relates to the types of surrounding land uses, development, and street patterns regardless of the landscape design segment in which they are located. ** Context-sensitive: Includes themes, design goals and objectives, and projects that relate specifically to the landscape design segment in which they are located. The goals and objectives should be considered in addition to the general goals and objectives. COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN CONCEPT The corridor design concept can be articulated for undeveloped and developed rural segments. In rural or predominately undeveloped areas, the highway should blend with the natural landscape. The presence of the road is muted by design interpretations of naturally occurring patterns of geology, vegetation, and soils. The successful emulation of these patterns results in a landscape environment that avoids the distinct separation between road and land that often characterizes rural highways. In towns, the perception of community character is often shaped by a highway s design and its features. This is especially evident when a highway also serves as a community s main street. Creating a coherent visual environment that unifies a community is key to the success of the highway system. The highway should consist of a range of landscape treatments that focus attention on important places, reveal community character and information, and blend the roadway with surrounding uses..

3 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Design objectives form the parameters for landscape and aesthetics along the roadway. The Master Plan s general categories of city streets and ELY US 9 rural highways are illustrated in Figures 8 and 9. (Because the urban freeways designation is not applicable to this corridor, it is not shown.) Figure 8 provides an overview of the general objectives () Zone for city streets; a more detailed description of the zones associated with city streets (community US 0 interface, community transition, and managed landscape character) follows on the next page. Figure 9 illustrates the general objectives for the highway zones of rural highways. Specific descriptions of community interface, preserve landscape character, and scenic designation zones along ru- US 6 ral highways are found beginning on page.6. N () Throughout central Nevada, design objectives relate to community interface and preserve landscape character. Outside of town, the highway runs through open landscape with little development. Within town the highway often serves as a main street. () Zone Community Interface Pedestrian needs dominate with frequent intersections and crosswalks Slower design speeds Shorter block lengths Traffic-calming features High-cost treatments are appropriate On-street parking Buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close proximity to travel lanes Managed landscape Character Areas of growing or planned development Indications of potential community expansion in an otherwise natural setting Vehicular needs dominate this zone Infrequent pedestrian crossings Frontage roads are common Low-cost treatments are appropriate Preserve landscape Character Rural highways High speeds Agriculture or low-density residential development Native vegetation and landforms dominate views Low-cost treatments are appropriate Scenic Designation Existing scenic byway Potential scenic byway Unique scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, and/or natural qualities High level of visual management Mid-cost treatments are appropriate.

4 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Figure 8 - City Streets Highway Zones General Highway Categories: city streets Highway Zones Managed Landscape Character Adjacent Land Uses: Vary from residential to industrial. Located in areas of current growth or planned growth at community edges. Community Transition Adjacent Land Uses: from commercial to residential with larger setbacks. Located between a community s downtown and its undeveloped edges. Adjacent Land Uses: Typically commercial, but may include other uses. Travel speeds are lower with frequent curb cuts and cross streets. Community Transition Managed Landscape Character Managed Landscape character Transition Zones in the Master Plan Areas of growing or planned development Indications of potential community expansion in an otherwise natural setting Vehicular needs dominate this zone Infrequent pedestrian crossings Frontage roads are common Low-cost treatments are appropriate Community transition Suburban Zones in the Master Plan Zone between downtown and undeveloped edge Curb cuts and cross streets generously spaced Buildings set back from right of way Vehicular and pedestrian needs are balanced Pedestrian crossings at signalized intersections Bike lane or shared-use path easily integrated Buildings have parking in front Low- to mid-cost treatments are appropriate Community interface Urban Zones in the Master Plan Pedestrian needs dominate with frequent intersections and crosswalks Slower design speeds Shorter block lengths Traffic-calming features On-street parking Buildings, sidewalks and parking in close proximity to travel lanes Mid- to high-cost treatments are appropriate.

5 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones () Areas of managed landscape character indicate locations of planned or expected growth such as Coyote Springs in Clark County and south Lincoln County. Management focuses on transitioning development into the surrounding landscape through the use of native and enhanced native treatment types as depicted. CITY STREETS Description In many communities, highways provide the central point of access to all parts of the community. Pedestrian amenities are of primary importance in these areas. The highway must be compatible with pedestrian activities and unify, not divide, the town center. Community interface zones are characterized by lower travel speeds, frequent curb cuts, cross streets, traffic control devices, and increased pedestrian and other non-vehicular traffic. Adjacent land uses are typically commercial, but may include residential areas, schools, parks, and other civic uses. Block lengths are generally shorter than in community transition zones, with buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close proximity to the travel lanes. Community Transition Description Community transition zones include stretches of highway between the center of a community and its undeveloped edges. These zones provide access to outlying areas of a community and form a buffer between pedestrian-oriented town centers and open stretches of highway on their outskirts. Vehicle needs are balanced with pedestrian needs in these areas. Travel speeds vary, but are generally midway between those in community interface zones and those on the open highway. Pedestrian crossings may be present at intersections, although curb cuts and cross streets are used less frequently than in community interface zones. Adjacent land uses may be commercial, residential, industrial, or agricultural, but setbacks are typically greater than in community interface zones. Where adjacent uses are commercial, building setbacks commonly consist of large parking lots accessible from the highway. Managed Landscape Character Description The managed landscape character zone is distinguished by areas of growing or planned development at community edges. The frequency and density of residential, commercial, or industrial development indicates potential community expansion in an otherwise natural landscape setting. Built elements interrupt the natural environment in a somewhat regular pattern, but without the intensity of urban density. () Outlying industrial areas and areas zoned for development are included in the managed landscape character zone. Emphasis is placed on developing partnerships and proactively working with agencies and towns to preserve viewsheds and prevent disturbance to rightof-way vegetation..4

6 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Figure 9 - Rural Highways Highway Zones Rural Highways Highway Zones Adjacent Land Uses: Commercial and local community development. Adjacent Land Uses: Typically includes agricultural or low-density residential. Federal or state land ownership dominates. Scenic Designation Adjacent Land Uses: Varies from conservation and recreation to significant, historical commercial uses. Includes scenic byways and other portions of the highway that travel through areas of high scenic, cultural, or recreational value. Scenic Designation Community interface Rural Communities in the Master Plan Pedestrian needs dominate with frequent intersections and crosswalks Slower design speeds Shorter block lengths Traffic-calming features On-street parking Buildings, sidewalks, and parking in close proximity to travel lanes Mid-cost treatments are appropriate Rural Landscape Segments in the Master Plan High speeds Maintain integrity of existing landscape do no harm Agriculture or low-density residential development Native vegetation and landforms dominate views Low-cost treatments are appropriate Scenic Designation Rural Landscape Segments in the Master Plan Existing scenic byways or potential scenic byway Located along rural highways, city streets, and urban freeways Unique scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, and/ or natural qualities High level of visual management Low- to mid-cost treatments are appropriate.

7 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Trees and planting soften the street and help slow traffic Parallel parking Wide sidewalks Minimum lane widths slow traffic Curb extensions (bulb outs) add sidewalk space, provide place for trees, bike parking, etc. and shorten crossing distance RURAL HIGHWAYS Description Community interface zones along rural highways are similar in description to those along city streets. They are primarily located in the developed town centers and the primary design objective focuses on the highway s ability to accommodate a variety of town center activities without reducing its function as a through street. () The primary design objective for community interface zones is to improve the highway s ability to accommodate a variety of town center activities without reducing its function as a through street. On-street parking buffers pedestrians from travel lanes and helps slow traffic through town. () Traffic-calming features such as street tree planting, on-street parking, and curb extensions accentuate downtown community areas. Pedestrian crossings use a change of paving materials Appropriately sized sidewalks provide pedestrian space Trees and planting soften the street and help slow traffic Bike lane incorporated into road design In small towns, the highway often becomes the main street, a key component of the community s economic and social vitality. Limited commercial development reinforces the need to quickly establish a defined community image for motorists as they are welcomed into town and slow their travel speeds significantly. Towns serve as resting points along lengthy highway stretches. Community rest areas with travel information orient the driver while providing economic returns for the town..6 () Pedestrian movement and amenities are of high concern in community interface zones. Highway improvements consider not only the street but the adjacent development and pedestrian needs. () Five-lane highways can be softened through raised, planted medians. Roadway design incorporates bike lanes to promote multi-modal transportation through downtown. Program Elements Roadway design in these areas must incorporate traffic-calming features that minimize conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles. The following goals establish the approach: Manage speed by reducing the appearance of wide roadways. Install raised or planted medians to create pedestrian refuge islands that can double as speed-reduction devices. Reduce vehicle-pedestrian conflicts with consolidated curb cuts and planted medians. Increase pedestrian safety and reduce crossing distances by combining angled or parallel parking with bulb-outs at crosswalks. Bollards located at bulb-outs, a buffer zone separating travel lanes, and angled

8 SECTION ONE: Highway Zones Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments parking offer additional levels of pedestrian safety. Parallel parking is recommended in areas of limited right-of-way. Install pedestrian-activated signals for heavily used mid-block crossings or where the distance between crosswalks exceeds one-quarter mile. Develop community rest areas that combine travel service facilities with local park and community gathering spaces. Encourage motorists to stop in towns for travel information and use of facilities. Encourage slower travel speeds by adding pedestrian-scaled amenities. Utilize street trees for shade and visual interest. Provide lighting that is appropriate in height, style, and intensity. Provide signage that is compatible with preferred architectural styles and is visible to pedestrians and motorists. Provide street furnishings that include seating, shelters, trash containers, and wayfinding aids such as sidewalk inlays. () A right-of-way provides space for on-street parking and widened sidewalks. Streetscape and pedestrian amenities enliven the downtown area. () Before streetscape improvements. () After streetscape improvements. (), () The potential for streetscape improvements exists for roadways through commercial and residential areas. Enhancements have the ability to change the character of the roadway and provide a more inviting atmosphere. (4) An 80 right-of-way accommodates dual travel lanes and a planted median. A striped bike lane accommodates cyclists through the community center. Pedestrian amenities may be enhanced with widened sidewalks..7

9 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments SECTION ONE: Highway Zones () Scenic byways and highways through areas of high visual quality such as the Great Basin National Park warrant design treatments equal to their natural setting. Incorporate clearly marked bike lanes. Coordinate efforts with local multi-modal transportation plans. Parallel parking is most compatible with bike lanes. Where angled parking exists, parking areas must be deep enough to ensure adequate visibility of cyclists. Description Landscape character is best preserved in rural highway design. In rural areas, roadside development consists of agricultural or low-density residential uses. The potential for significant future growth appears low. Land ownership is dominated by federal or state entities such as the Department of Defense or Bureau of Land Management. Built elements and human interventions are sparsely distributed throughout the landscape. Native vegetation, geologic features, and landforms dominate the view. Program Elements Objectives for project design include the following goals: Utilize existing native vegetation to preserve the aesthetic integrity of the roadside. Preserve scenic views and viewsheds from the highway. Restrict outdoor advertising in scenic locations. Coordinate with local jurisdictions to prevent billboards from obstructing scenic views. Promote outdoor advertising requirements. Provide pedestrian and bicycle access to recreation destinations. Provide ample space for road bikers on a paved shoulder that is not disrupted by the rumble strip. Incorporate the Place Name Sign Program and audio interpretation (radio transmission) at areas with significant historic or natural features. Partner with federal and state agencies to coordinate the Corridor Plan with longterm planning. Fit the alignment of the highway into existing topography so structures blend into the surrounding landscape. Regrade, stain, and revegetate rock cuts to blend with the adjacent hillside. Prevent the degradation of surrounding landscapes. Minimize vegetation removal during construction and maintenance activities. Prevent the practice of spreading asphalt millings on road shoulders. Use materials that blend with the natural landscape. Revegetate disturbed highway areas with native seed mix or salvaged plant materials where possible. Identify locations for new wildlife crossings and opportunities for improvements to existing wildlife crossings. Screen maintenance facilities from the roadway or visually blend them with their surroundings. Improve litter collection along the corridor. Scenic Designation Description Scenic designation includes existing and proposed scenic byways where scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, and/or natural qualities dominate the highway landscape. Facilities in these areas require the highest level of management and should incorporate accentuated treatment levels with a higher level of detail. Designation is indicated where scenic preservation, viewshed management, and access to recreational opportunities are needed Program Elements In addition to the objectives set in preserve landscape character zones, areas of scenic designation include the following goals: Protect scenic areas by discouraging structures that obscure views. Provide rest areas that serve a diversity of purposes, including access to recreational opportunities, locations for trailheads, and stopping points along shared-use trails. Incorporate a separated, shared-use trail within the right-of-way. Promote the scenic byway and its statewide importance. Create structures that blend with the landscape yet express the special quality of the scenic byway. Integrate interpretative elements throughout the corridor. Form partnerships with federal and state agencies to maintain scenic intactness of the surrounding landscape..8

10 0 ALT 9 Utah SECTIONS TWO FIVE Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Sections Two Five: Landscape Design Segments Sections Two through Five describe the design objectives, theme, and specific features associated with each landscape design segment. The major design theme for each segment provides a unifying design concept that is interpreted during individual project design. Figure shows how landscape design segments are used to develop context-sensitive designs. General program elements, described in the previous section, are further developed through the application of landscape design segment objectives. Because landscape design segments relate to place and community character, design objectives at this level refine program elements to express special features. Figure Landscape Design Segment Themes, Maps, and Sections Using the Landscape Design Segments Landscape design segments provide an organizational tool for applying design concepts along the highway. After understanding the project components that may be applied within each highway zone (community interface, managed landscape character, etc.), it is important to understand the theme and design objectives of the segment. The theme and design objectives describe how features should look. Design interpretation images provide physical examples of potential projects. Supporting maps, sections, aerial photos, and imagery illustrate the design objectives, specific features, and their appropriate application throughout the corridor. The segments designated for this corridor include Hidden Gems, Silver State Passage, Pony Express Passage, and Cowboy as shown on the following pages..4 Churchill County Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations The following aerial image is meant to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at one of the key points along the Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment. PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT () This aerial view looks east towards Ely along US 0 and US 9. This stretch of road is located within the Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should highlight community gateway connections and points of interest within the town of Ely. Lander County C Garnet Hill Preserve Landscape Antelope Valley SR 7 US 0 COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging TRAVEL AND TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art 4. Community Rest Area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Great Basin ornamental planting Toiyabe US 9 US 9/US 6/US 0 Intersection Preserve Landscape Key Highway Intersection Landscape and Aesthetics Element AUSTIN COMMUNITY 6 austin SR 76 ENHANCE COMMUNITY GATEWAYS ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS TRAFFIC CALMING THROUGH COMMUNITY CREATE COMMUNITY REST AREA Shoshone VIEWPOINT OF AUSTIN AND REESE RIVER VALLEY PLACE NAME SIGN FOR PONY EXPRESS HISTORIC TRAIL Simpson Park Mountains Monitor Valley ELY Lander County NATURAL RESOURCE AND WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement VIEWS AND LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES AND STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 0 SCALE: inch equals miles US 9/US 6/ US 0 Ely Community Rest Area Regionally Adapted Cortez Mountains Monitor NORTH US 6 Roberts Mountains TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR PETROGLYPH RECREATION AREA ENTIRE CORRIDOR DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE 7 AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO PRESERVE VISUAL QUALITY AND PROMOTE NATIONAL PARK AND STATE PARKS UTILIZE REVEGETATION METHODS FOR DISTURBED AREAS Duckwater MAINTAIN SCENIC CONTINUITY THROUGH BILLBOARD MITIGATION CONSIDER RE-USE OF MILLED ASPHALT FOR 4 PAVING RATHER THAN SHOULDER BACKING 8 UTILIZE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES FOR LIGHTING AND ROADSIDE SERVICES 8 REST AREA RELOCATION Design Interpretation Summary Pony Express Passage Interpretation of the segment s design themes occurs during individual project design. The corridor plan establishes the direction for project level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. () Interpretation of sites and activities that established the towns along US 0 and US 9 allows travelers to better appreciate the historic and scenic qualities of the landscape. () Nevada contains a rich supply of Native American history and culture. Culturally significant objects and patterns can be reinterpreted to create contemporary facilities that convey the traditional feel of the region. eureka Fish Creek UTILIZE RAINWATER HARVESTING TECHNIQUES TO ADDRESS DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER ISSUES Diamond Valley EUREKA COMMUNITY 6 ENHANCE COMMUNITY GATEWAYS ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS TRAFFIC CALMING THROUGH COMMUNITY RELOCATE REST AREA TO THE WEST WITH A COMMUNITY REST AREA REST AREA ENHANCEMENT US 0 ELY COMMUNITY ENHANCE COMMUNITY GATEWAYS ENHANCE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR ENHANCED AWARENESS OF MURALS TRAFFIC CALMING THROUGH COMMUNITY 6 ENHANCE COMMUNITY REST AREA WITH TRAVEL INFORMATION, SEATING, AND SIGNAGE SR 79 () Although short lived, remnants of pony express stations stand as reminders to the early period of western settlement and should be incorporated into roadside facilities. (), (4) Artistically designed features can be inspired by the forms and patterns of historic structures. Integrated design elements infuses history into daily life. (6) This segment highlights the preservation and presentation of scenic desert landscapes. Use of architectural windows can make the view more vivid. REST AREA ENHANCEMENT PONY EXPRESS TRAVEL INFORMATION PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL TRAIL US 6 Ruth Lund Egan Egan Warm Spring Siding Preston ely US 9 McGill US 6 / US 0/ US 9 WORKSHOP NEVADA WILDERNESS AREA Lincoln County NEVADA WILDERNESS AREA Schellbourne Schell Creek SR 89 Theme and Design Interpretation The segment theme describes the vision for the segment in terms of how the highway should appear. Images that depict how the theme may be interpreted and applied through individual project design are provided. Specific Features Potential projects and improvements identified within the segment. Projects are grouped into six categories community, travel and tourism, planting, natural resource and wildlife, views and landmarks, and roadway practices and structures. Context-Sensitive Highway Categories Fernley Fallon Hawthorne CALIFORNIA Austin Tonopah Eureka Jackpot Corridor A group of highways evaluated to address a topic such as landscape and aesthetics. Wells Ely Pioche Caliente UTAH West Wendover ARIZONA Nevada California A HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT A Mojave Desert Vista Sub-Segment B SILVER STATE PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT C PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT D COWBOY RANGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT D 44 SCALE: inch equals miles Ruby Mountains Sub-Segment NORTH Washoe County Humboldt County ALT 0 fallon Churchill County Mineral County Pershing County Churchill County Oregon US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan US 9 SR 89 winnemucca I-80 SR 6 US 9 Pershing County Lander County Humboldt County SR 0 SR 76 Idaho COWBOY RANGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT RUBY MOUNTAINS SUB-SEGMENT Elko County Elko County Lander County Austin PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Lander County US 0 SR 78 PONY EXPRESS HISTORIC TRAIL Eureka SR 79 D D C elko TRAIL BIDWELL HISTORIC Elko County C D US 6 Jackpot US 9 D Wells Schellbourne Warm Springs Siding McGill CALIFORNIA/HUMBOLDT-RIVER I-80 US 9 ely HISTORIC TRAIL west wendover WORKSHOP Landscape Design Segments Sections of the highway organized according to the surrounding environmental and cultural context. Themes correlate with the segment name and location. Nevada ALT 9 US 6/US 0 Baker Churchill County Lander County C Antelope Valley SR 7 PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Historic Trail SCALE: inch equals miles austin Toiyabe SR 76 NORTH Shoshone Community Rest Area Austin Viewpoint Simpson Park Mountains Monitor Valley Lander County Cortez Mountains Monitor Roberts Mountains Community Rest Area eureka Hickison Summit Rest Area Fish Creek PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Diamond Valley Little Smoky Valley Big Sand Springs Valley Pinto Summit Rest Area WORKSHOP 9, East 6, and East 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan Diamond Mountains Pancake C Duckwater US 0 SR 79 White Pine PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL TRAIL Pony Express Station Rest Area Egan Community Rest Area US 6 Ruth Lund NEVADA WILDERNESS AREA Warm Spring Siding Preston Egan US 9 McGill ely US 6 / US 0/ US 9 NEVADA WILDERNESS AREA Design Objectives - Plan View Design objectives and landscape and aesthetic elements are located within the segment. Lincoln County NEVADA WILDERNESS AREA Schellbourne Schell Creek SR FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT Churchill County Lander County PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER MILE Enhanced Native AUSTIN COMMUNITY REST AREA Enhanced Native Mining Highlight historic structures Stokes Castle Gateway to Toiyabe Mountains with mountain biking and hiking MILE MILE C MILE AUSTIN MILE Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 0 COMMUNITY INTERFACE MILE 0 HICKISON SUMMIT REST AREA Enhanced Native Relocate Bean Flat Rest Area to take relate more with Hickison Petroglyphs Highlight Native American culture Architecture and features should reflect Nevada s Native American cultures Provide shade AUSTIN VIEWPOINT Native Revegeta- Viewpoint of Austin and Reese River Valley MILE PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE MILE 4 0 (HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SCALES VARY) Lander County MILE MILE COMMUNITY INTERFACE Enhanced Native EUREKA COMMUNITY REST AREA Enhanced Native Mining Historic walking tour Relocate rest area outside of town to within historic downtown PINTO SUMMIT REST AREA Duckwater Reservation access Provide shade Design Objectives - Section View Landscape treatment types and interpretive themes provide additional direction for design objectives and the development of specific landscape and aesthetic elements. The elements shown include improvements to both existing and proposed roadside facilities, major intersections, and statewide gateways. MILE MILE 0 MILE EUREKA MILE MILE 4.9

11 SR 89 SR 76 SR 7 Lake Tahoe carson city Douglas County US 9 PONY EXPRESS HISTORIC TRAIL Alt 9 Yerington Lyon County Churchill County Washoe Lake Mineral County US 9 US 0 SR 6 Gabbs Lander County Pony Express Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT C US 6 B C ely US 0/US 6 Baker Nevada US 6 Mineral County Esmeralda County tonopah Warm Springs Lincoln County A pioche Nevada California Silver State Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT B SR 8 Panaca A US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor Hidden Gems LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Hidden Gems LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Mojave Desert Vista sub-segment A A Alamo caliente A B C D Mojave Desert Vista Sub-Segment Silver State Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Pony Express Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Cowboy LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT DEATH VALLEY/MANLEY HISTORIC TRAIL Lincoln County Clark County A US 9 mesquite Utah Arizona D Ruby Mountains Sub-Segment US 9 I SCALE: inch equals miles NORTH US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP LDS Landscape Design Segments. UNLV Southern Nevada to Central Nevada Lake Mead

12 Alt 9 Washoe County Humboldt County US 9 Oregon I-80 Humboldt County Idaho Jackpot US 9 CALIFORNIA/HUMBOLDT-RIVER HISTORIC TRAIL Cowboy LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT D D Nevada 0 A C D A B D Nevada California US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor 44 SCALE: inch equals miles Hidden Gems LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Mojave Desert Vista Sub-Segment Silver State Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Pony Express Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Cowboy LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Ruby Mountains Sub-Segment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV NORTH Alt 0 fallon US 9 Churchill County Mineral County SR 89 winnemucca I-80 Pershing County Churchill County SR 6 Pershing County Lander County SR 0 SR 76 Ruby Mountains sub-segment Elko County Elko County Lander County Austin Pony Express Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Lander County US 0 SR 78 PONY EXPRESS HISTORIC TRAIL Eureka Landscape Design Segments Central Nevada to Northern Nevada SR 79 D C elko HASTINGS CUTOFF Elko County C D Schellbourne US 6 Wells Warm Springs Siding McGill I-80 US 9 ely west wendover DESIGNWORKSHOP ALT 9 US 6/US 0 Baker Utah MAP LDS.

13 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Section Two: Hidden Gems THEME with right-of-way landscaping that utilizes enhanced native softscape treatment types. Rather than looking out of place in the desert landscape, intersection and potential interchange improvements blend into the topography with minimal disturbance. SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems Promote the use of US 9 as the route to Ely and other northern destinations in order to support tourism growth in communities like Caliente and Pioche. Partner with Lincoln County to ensure that planned BLM land disposals do not negatively affect the existing visual continuity.. () Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment key map. () A segment s theme considers the region s culture, history, and natural resources. Design elements used along the segment reinterpret these features to provide depth of meaning to road facilities and connect travelers to the region. The Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment includes US 9 from the I- interchange to Ely and US 0/US 6 east to the Utah border. Geographic differentiation and shifting plant communities compel the designation of the Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment from the I- interchange to the SR 8 intersection. Here, southern desert and salt desert vegetation along with interspersed Joshua trees dot the landscape. Traveling along the segment, plant communities merge together as Joshua trees and Utah juniper are seen in the same setting. This transition to higher elevation plant communities marks the passage out of the Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment. Numerous recreation destinations are easily accessible from the corridor, including eight state parks, one national park, and two national wildlife refuges. Objectives for this segment focus on providing travelers with the necessary signage, information, and facilities to experience the treasures lying just off the highway. This segment also provides scenic opportunities; except for the Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment, the entire segment has a Nevada scenic byway designation. Communities along the corridor respond by providing community rest areas that support outdoor recreation and encourage motorists to stop. The new development of Coyote Springs appropriately transitions into the surrounding landscape The general highway experience preserves scenic continuity and emphasizes the beauty of the natural resource. Panoramic views are uninterrupted and native revegetation heals any roadside disturbance. DESIGN SEGMENT OBJECTIVES Outdoor recreation is diverse and widely available along this segment; design goals emphasize its importance. Design objectives for this segment also include enhancing the interface between communities and the highway and preserving the existing natural landscape. The following objectives are specific to this segment: Preserve scenic views of distant mountain ranges. Work with other state and federal agencies to maintain visual quality. Proactively work with Clark County to influence the placement of any industrial uses zoned for the southern part of the corridor. Site planning should minimize disruption of the area s scenic quality. Partner with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to influence the roadside facilities provided at the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Provide appropriate signage to mark pull-offs. Design shelters and seating areas that are comfortable and visually inviting. Utilize signage to interpret geological, cultural, and recreational resources such as the Desert NWR and Sheep. Managed Landscape Character Recognize the development of the Coyote Springs new community adjacent to US 9. Develop working relationships that support the use of subdued softscape and hardscape materials. Focus design efforts on visually blending the development into the larger natural landscape. Utilize signage at the SR 68 intersection to encourage exploration of the recreation opportunities along the corridor. Tie signage into the recreational gateway at the Glendale I- interchange. Scenic Designation Preserve the scenic quality of the byway. Prevent any billboard construction and other visual distractions along the highway. Connect travelers to the landscape through place name signage. Interpret distinct features such as the merging of plant communities west of Caliente. Coordinate roadside facilities to provide ample information on the area s parks. Partner with USFWS to enhance viewpoints around Pahranagat. At Pahranagat rest area, partner with USFWS to provide vault toilets and information on the Pahranagat NWR. Include information on the valley s pre-refuge establishment and ranching history. Partner with USFWS to provide a kiosk with information on the valley and refuge water management for migratory birds at the Pahranagat Middle Marsh access/pull-off point. Partner with USFWS to provide a pull-off

14 SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments and informational kiosk at Maynard Lake at the southern boundary of the Pahranagat NWR. Create a history trail of information including the valley s early settlement, rock mustang corrals located near the canyon, Paiute use of the canyon, origin of the Red-tailed Hawk story, and history of the ancient White River that created the valley and canyon. Partner with Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) to develop a multi-use trail connecting the state parks around Caliente, Panaca, and Pioche. Encourage visitors to stay within a community and bike to various park destinations. Consider creating acceleration/deceleration lanes to and from the Pahranagat NWR headquarters and campground entrances. Develop community rest areas that promote the many recreation opportunities and describe each town s history and services. Enhance scenic byway signage through the incorporation of iconic imagery that evokes meaningful aspects of the byway. Emphasize the connection to the Great Basin National Park. Create an appropriately scaled statewide gateway at the Utah border. Design and scale should reflect the culture and history of the area as well as the volume of traffic along US 0/US 6. Partner with NDSP to develop a multi-use trail connecting the Ward Charcoal Ovens and Cave Lake state parks. Partner with Lincoln County to ensure that planned BLM land disposals do not negatively affect the existing visual intactness. Designate US 9 as a scenic byway from Maynard Lake to the intersection with SR 7/8. Partner with Pahranagat NWR to develop a shared-use path between the refuge and the Town of Alamo. Work with NDOW to address vehicle-deer collision issues from Maynard Lake Canyon to Alamo. Alamo Reinforce town entry with gateway signage. Locate signage according to growth boundary that proactively plans for development spurred by Las Vegas and Coyote Springs outgrowth. Recognize and interpret the environmental and recreational resources of the Pahranagat NWR as part of community and signage improvements. Where water is available or in naturally moist zones, plant native cottonwoods or similar plant material to emphasize sense of place. Highlight the importance of cottonwoods to the Alamo settlement. Caliente Utilize signage and streetscape design to promote exploration of downtown Caliente. Reinforce the community main street through pedestrian enhancements and downtown gateways. Preserve scenic quality and provide signage to Rainbow Canyon, a regional visual resource. Pioche Emphasize the town s history and mining culture. Encourage visitation and exploration of the downtown. Develop gateways and signage to the town and downtown areas. () Eight state parks, a national park, and several wildlife refuges are accessed directly off the Hidden Gems scenic byway. Travel information and facilities should be coordinated to elevate the traveler s awareness of recreation opportunities and promote exploration. () Highlighting town historical elements and architectural sites enriches the traveler s experience. Clear connections to downtown areas and enhanced pedestrian amenities increase the highway s compatibility with community goals..

15 Las Vegas Kawich Valley Belted CONTINUE ON MAP A Groom Emigrant Valley Scenic Designation SR 7 Pahranagat Pahranagat NWR Rest Area 4 Alamo Pahranagat NWR Maynard lake 0 South Pahroc South Pahroc Delamar Mountains Delamar mountains wilderness Area elgin schoolhouse state historic site meadow valley range wilderness Area Elgin Tule Desert Utah Arizona Nevada Desert National wildlife Refuge Mormon Mountains Hidden Gems Landscape design segment Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment Managed Landscape Character Scenic Designation Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Lincoln County Clark County Spotted Indian Springs Valley Indian Springs Pintwater US 9 East Desert US 9/SR 68 Intersection Managed Landscape Character desert national wildlife refuge Desert Hidden Gems Landscape design segment Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment 8 US US 9 Coyote Springs Arrow Canyon arrow canyon wilderness ARea SR 68 Moapa Glendale Logandale Valley of fire State park I- mesquite I-/SR68 Interchange Note: Interchange enhancements for I- are provided in the I- Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer there for related design objectives. Overton Mormon Mountains wilderness ARea Virgin River Bunkerville OLD SPANISH TRAIL 6 Historic Trail US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers SCALE: inch equals 8 miles NORTH I-/US 9 Interchange Note: Interchange enhancements for I- are provided in the I- Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer there for related design objectives. US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP A Hidden Gems Design Objectives.4 UNLV US 9: I- Interchange to Alamo A Lake mead national recreation area Lake Mead

16 6 Warm Springs 7 Lunar Crater Volcanic Field SR Railroad Valley quinn canyon area CONTINUE ON MAP A Grant range area Grant KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA White River Valley Pony Springs Rest Area US 9 4 A Lake Valley parsnip peak area White rock area 6 Hidden Gems Landscape design segment Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment Managed Landscape Character Scenic Designation Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Historic Trail US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers SCALE: inch equals 8 miles US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV NORTH Lincoln County Rachel Tempiute Lincoln County Hidden Gems Landscape design segment Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment Groom WORTHINGTON MOUNTAINS area Scenic Designation SR 7 Golden Gate Mt. Irish area 0 SR 8 Hiko 4 Weepah Spring Area Seaman South Pahroc Alamo Scenic Designation Pioche Community Rest Area Cathedral Gorge Visitor Center/ Recreational Gateway Caliente Community Rest Area big rocks area 6 South Pahroc area 7 80 CONTINUE ON MAP A A Caselton Prince Hidden Gems Design Objectives US 9: Alamo to MM 8 elgin schoolhouse state historic site Cathedral Gorge State park 90 9 US 9 0 Clover mountains area caliente Clover Mountains Elgin pioche Panaca kershaw-ryan State Park Ursine SR 9 DESIGNWORKSHOP spring valley state park Echo canyon state park Tunnel Spring beaver dam state park Utah Nevada MAP A.

17 Little Smoky Valley Big Sand Springs Valley Pancake Duckwater Hidden Gems Landscape design segment Mojave Desert Vista Sub-segment White pine range wilderness Railroad Valley SR 79 Cave Lake State Park Recreational Gateway Ely Elk Viewing Area Rest Area White Pine Ward Charcoal Ovens Recreational Gateway currant mountain Shellback bald Mountain US 6 Currant red Mountain Lund US 9/US 6/US 0 Intersection Egan Preston Hidden Gems Landscape design segment Lund Scenic Designation Great Basin National Park Southwest Kiosk Rest Area mt grafton Area High Schells area Swamp Cedars Forest Viewpoint A A Statewide Gateway Great Basin National Park Recreational Gateway Scenic Designation Managed Landscape Character Scenic Designation Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Historic Trail Grant White River Valley US 6 Ruth SR 8 0 ely 6 south Egan 4 US 6 / US 0/ us 9 0 Charcoal ovens State Park Schell Creek Cave Lake State Park Shoshone Lincoln County 8 US 6 / US 0 90 Snake + Wheeler peak Great basin National park Highland Ridge area Mount Moriah Snake 9 Baker 0 Utah Nevada 6 US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers White River Valley KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA far south egans wilderness Schell Creek Pony Springs Rest Area 6 US 9 4 fortification Parsnip Peak SCALE: inch equals 8 miles NORTH CONTINUE ON MAP A US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP A Hidden Gems Design Objectives.6 UNLV US 9: MM to Ely and the Utah State Line

18 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER A MANAGED LANDSCAPE CHARACTER HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 9 MOJAVE DESERT VISTA SUB-SEGMENT Clark County Lincoln County PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER US 9/SR 68 intersection Enhanced Native Blend highway improvements into greater landscape Minimize disturbance Highlight scenic resources ALAMO Scenic designation Pahranagat National wildlife refuge Native revegetation Coordinate with USFWS Incorporate shade Provide toilets Provide travel information for recreational opportunities Interpretation of valley history, pre-refuge settlement, Native American history, ranching, migratory birds, and other history trail elements Provide bike/walking path to connect Pahranagat NWR to Alamo Elements. Consider place name signage to interpret geological and vegetative areas of interest.. Maintain existing vegetation and landforms. Preservation of existing native landscape is the first aesthetic approach for any capacity improvement or maintenance projects.. Preserve scenic quality through Pahranagat Valley. Managed Landscape Character. Buffer the highway from new development.. Use subdued landscape treatments to blend development into the larger landscape. Scenic designation. Designate US 9 from Maynard Lake to SR 7/8 intersection as scenic byway.. Coordinate with other federal and state agencies to promote recreational opportunities along the byway. Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. Partner with USFWS to enhance viewpoints and rest area around Pahranagat.. At Pahranagat rest area partner with USFWS to provide vault toilets and information on the Pahranagat NWR. Include information on the valley s pre-refuge establishment and ranching history.. Partner with USFWS to provide kiosk with information on the valley and refuge water management for migratory birds at the Pahranagat Middle Marsh access/ pull-off point. 4. Partner with USFWS to provide pull-off and informational kiosk at Maynard Lake at the southern boundary of the Pahranagat NWR. Create a history trail of information including the valley s early settlement, rock mustang corrals located near the canyon, Paiute use of the canyon, origin of the Red-tailed Hawk story, and history of the ancient White River that created the valley and canyon.. Consider creation of acceleration and deceleration lanes into the Pahranagat NWR headquarters and campground entrances. 6. Create a mountain bike/walking path from Alamo to the Pahranagat NWR. 7. Work with NDOW to address vehicle-deer collision issues from Maynard Lake Canyon to Alamo. Consider reducing speed and signing. Alamo. Highlight the historic importance of cottonwoods. Use native cottonwoods in riparian and wet areas as part of plant selections (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Hidden gems Longitudinal Section US 9: I-/us 9 interchange to Lincoln CO mm 90 DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION A.7

19 Elements Caliente. Integrate a modern interpretation of railroad facilities as part of streetscape character. Use Rainbow Canyon and unique vegetation communities as design inspiration.. Encourage visitation of downtown area. Consider connections and signage during US 9 enhancements.. Coordinate travel information and facilities with state parks, Panaca, and Pioche. Provide a consistent message that markets the region as an abundant source of recreation and history. 4. Connect towns to state parks and rest areas by a coordinated multi-use trail loop. Pioche. Encourage travelers to drive to historic downtown. Develop a strong gateway and enhance signage at business route intersection to promote town exploration.. Use mining history and recreation opportunities as inspiration for design concepts.. Coordinate travel information and facilities with state parks, Caliente, and Panaca. Provide a consistent message that markets the region as an abundant source of recreation and history. 4. Connect towns to state parks and rest areas by a coordinated multi-use trail loop. Scenic Designation. Reinvent entry experience into the scenic byway. Enhance signage to visually tell the story of the byway s resources.. Rename the scenic byway to Hidden Gems to encourage travelling along the highway. 00 FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT Caliente COMMUNITY Interface Scenic designation Enhanced Native A Pioche HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 9 Enhanced Native Caliente & Pioche community rest areas Regionally Adapted Highlight mining history Provide connections to state parks Encourage town exploration Cathedral gorge Visitor center/ Recreational gateway Regionally Adapted Promote exploration of other state parks and surrounding towns Connect to multi-use trail Scenic designation Lincoln County PONY SPRINGS rest area Enhanced Native Provide interpretation of Lake Valley Highlight high quality viewsheds Incorporate shade Replace existing barriers around tables and seating with aesthetic alternative Interpret historic agriculture and ranching and importance of bison Highlight connection to Great Basin National Park Provide restroom facilities Proposed great Basin National Park southwest kiosk Rest area Partner with NDSP Provide shade and restrooms Kiosk for Great Basin National Park Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) SECTION A.8 DESIGNWORKSHOP Hidden gems Longitudinal Section US 9: Lincoln CO mm 90 to us 6/us 9/ us 0 intersection US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV

20 HIDDEN GEMS LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 9/US 6/US 0 Elements Scenic Designation. Reinvent entry experience into the scenic byway. Enhance signage to visually tell the story of the byway s resources.. Rename the scenic byway to Hidden Gems to encourage travelling along the highway. Scenic designation 00 FT US 9/US 6/ Us 0 Intersection Great basin national park Recreational gateway Enhance road signage 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT Ely Elk Viewing Area Rest Area Coordinate facilities with Cave Lake and Ward Charcoal Ovens state parks improvements BLM removing toilets Ward Charcoal Ovens Recreational Gateway Connect to Cave Lake State Park by multi-use trail Enhance road signage SWAMP Cedars Forest Viewpoint Highlight Home of Shoshone Provide historical information, including massacre history A Cave Lake State Park Recreational Gateway Connect to Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park by multi-use trail Statewide gateway Create highway-level entry Use regional materials Highlight Native American history Interpret mining (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Hidden gems Longitudinal Section US 9/US 0/ US6: Ely to Utah state line DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION A.9

21 Las Vegas 6 Kawich Valley US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community Rest Area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Mojave Desert regionally adapted planting. Mojave Desert ornamental planting NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity SCALE: inch equals 8 miles Belted NORTH CONTINUE ON MAP A Lincoln County Clark County Groom Emigrant Valley Spotted Indian Springs Valley Indian Springs US 9 SR 7 Improve ACCESS TO ALAMO AND PLAN FOR FUTURE GROWTH Pahranagat Pahranagat nwr elgin schoolhouse state historic site Valley of fire State park Lake mead national recreation area US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP A4 Hidden Gems Specific Features. UNLV US9: I- Interchange to Alamo Alamo Connect Pahranagat NWR TO ALAMO WITH MOUNTAIN BIKE / WALKING PATH Viewpoint / rest area ENHANCEMENTS See SECTION A FOR DETAILS Travel information for Pahranagat NWR, Ash Springs, and State Parks PLACE NAME SIGN FOR Pahranagat NWR Place name sign for Desert National Wildlife Refuge and sheep range Coyote Springs New Community Potential partnership with Coyote Springs for scenic preservation 7 Pintwater Enhanced Native Planting for Roadside treatments directional signage for coyote springs, moapa band Paiutes, moapa, warm springs, and mesquite Arrow canyon pull-off and place name sign with interpretation of inland sea and rock beds mojave yucca preservation and big horn sheep wildlife crossing Partnership to minimize scenic impacts of power plant and zoned industrial uses Daylight headlight use to alamo note distance to next gas services Sheep 7 South Pahroc Desert National wildlife Refuge US US 9 Scenic designation from Maynard lake to sr 7/8 intersection Chamber of Commerce information kiosk DEER CROSSING SIGNAGE: SLOW TRAFFIC Delamar mountains wilderness Area wilderness access and elgin schoolhouse state historic site travel information: note vehicle Requirements Coyote Springs SR 68 arrow canyon wilderness ARea meadow valley range wilderness Area Moapa moapa valley national wildlife refuge Elgin Glendale Logandale Entire corridor Utilize rainwater harvesting 8 techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues Mormon Mormon Mountains Mountains wilderness ARea I- Overton Gateway rest area with great basin scenic byway and Recreation information Lake Mead Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the story of the region s history and culture Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving Thin roadside vegetation for safety while maintaining integrity of existing Landscape Address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Virgin River Utah Arizona Nevada mesquite Bunkerville Refer to I- Corridor Plan for interchange enhancements recreational gateway P

22 6 6 Lunar Crater Volcanic Field US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic ahranagat awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging 7 TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community Rest Area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Mojave Desert and Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Mojave Desert and Great Basin ornamental planting NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity SCALE: inch equals 8 miles 80 UNLV 8 NORTH Entire corridor Lincoln County Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the KIRCH WILDLIFE story of the region s history and culture MANAGEMENT AREA Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Grant range area Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving Thin roadside vegetation for safety while maintaining integrity of existing landscape address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues Groom WORTHINGTON MOUNTAINS area quinn canyon area Golden Gate Mt. Irish area CONTINUE ON MAP A6 White River Valley Lincoln County US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan 0 SR 8 4 Weepah Spring Area Seaman White river narrows archeological signage for cathedral gorge district state park with mileage Alamo Enhance community gateways to encourage visitation of historic downtown CONTINUE ON MAP A4 Enhance Pedestrian Crossings Traffic calming through community 6 Create community rest area with state parks travel information US 9 Pioche community improve wayfinding signage Wildlife crossing signage Place name sign FOR northernmost Joshua tree forest, convergence of great basin and mojave desert ecosystems, and BLM Trilobite area South Pahroc area silver state O.H.V. Trailhead (All Locations) 4 elgin schoolhouse state historic site Lake Valley Caselton Prince Hidden Gems Specific Features US 9: alamo to MM RAINBOW CANYON PROPOSED SCENIC BYWAY US 9 Clover mountains area Elgin pioche 6 Rest area enhancements at Pony springs rest area Travel information for state parks and lake valley signage to great basin national park White rock area + MT. Wilson parsnip peak area Panaca 4 Ursine spring valley state park Echo canyon state park Place name sign for Cathedral Gorge Shared-use trail from Caliente to Cathedral Gorge to link State Parks SR 9 Enhance pedestrian crossings Traffic calming beaver dam through community state park city parks signage Create community rest area with state park travel information - coordinate with county parks DESIGNWORKSHOP Panaca community signage for services VIEWPOINT GATEWAY TO CALIENTE TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR county PARKS and depot Access to Utah Signage big rocks Enhanced signage for scenic byway and E.T. Highway area Wildlife crossing signage 0 Beaver dam state for wild horses and deer Park travel Tempiute 90 9 Information Rachel caliente Tunnel Spring 8 Hiko Caliente community scenic designation from Kershaw-Ryan State Park maynard lake to Enhance community gateway sr 7/8 intersection SR 7 Coordinate signage with blm for hell s high kitchen rock crawling area Pahranagat South Pahroc Delamar Mountains Cathedral Gorge State park Utah Nevada MAP A.

23 6 Little Smoky Valley Shellback US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community Rest Area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Great Basin ornamental planting NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity SCALE: inch equals 8 miles NORTH Enhanced Signage for scenic byway Ely Shoshone Community Ely shoshone cultural and heritage gateway at north and south entries Lighting, sidewalk, and gateway improvements. Partnership with Tribe. Travel information signage for Cave Lake State Park White pine range wilderness Highlight steptoe wildlife Management area SR 79 Travel information for state parks and Great Basin National Park Enhance traveler awareness of fishing, bird watching, and elk viewing Partnership with NDOW and Steptoe plan to develop picnic area at wildlife management area entrance Travel information signage for ward Charcoal Ovens State Park US 6 Currant Entire corridor Thin roadside vegetation for safety and potential pull-offs while maintaining integrity of existing landscape KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES AREA WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues 6 7 US 6 Ruth bald Mountain Preston Lund 0 mt grafton Area Atlanta Rest area enhancements at Pony springs rest area Travel information for state parks and lake valley signage to great basin National park (back entry route) US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP A6 Hidden Gems Specific Features. UNLV US 9: MM to Ely and the Utah State Line Egan ely 6 red Mountain Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the story of the region s history and culture Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving White River Valley SR 8 south Egan US 9 far south egans wilderness 4 US 6 / US 0 / us 9 0 Charcoal ovens State Park Schell Creek CONTINUE ON MAP A signage to Minerva High Schells area Schell Creek Cave Lake State Park 6 US Shoshone Lincoln County fortification 8 Swamp cedars forest viewpoint and travel information 7 partnership with BLM Mount Moriah Snake 90 US 6 / US 0 + Wheeler peak Great basin National park Snake Highland Ridge area 9 Entry to great basin national heritage route signage for Mt Wilson Back country byway 0 Baker Parsnip Peak preservation of prime viewsheds Utah Nevada 4 Place Name Sign for Wheeler Peak; northwest great basin national park exhibit (blm Sacramento pass restrooms) Bike lane along us 0 Statewide Gateway Enhanced signage for scenic byway Entry to great basin national heritage route Travel Information for Great Basin National Park improve clarity of Directional signage Improved access to baker Turn-off Travel Information for Great Basin National Park and State Parks Place Name Sign for majors station Place Name Sign for Wheeler peak Proposed basic rest area with great basin national park southwest exhibit

24 SECTION TWO: Hidden Gems Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at one of the key points along the Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment. Gateway to Spring Valley and Echo Canyon State Parks Regionally Adapted PIOCHE PANACA Design Interpretation Summary Hidden Gems Interpretation of the segment s design theme occurs during individual project design. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. Scenic Designation US 9 (),() Colors and textures should be muted earth tones that echo hues of historic structures. Enhancements use cultural and geological elements as design inspiration. CALIENTE Scenic Designation Landscape and Aesthetics Element Gateway to Kershaw-Ryan State Park Regionally Adapted Gateway to Cathedral Gorge State Park Regionally Adapted () Nevada s harsh arid climate mandates shelter from the wind and sun be provided at all rest areas. Structures should provide travelers shelter without detracting from the overall surroundings. (4) The Hidden Gems segment emphasizes coordinated access to recreation opportunities. Rest areas and state park visitor centers are linked to provide a variety of services and visitor information. A Hidden Gems LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT () This aerial view looks north towards Meadow Valley along US 9. This stretch of road is located within the Hidden Gems Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should highlight gateway connections to the region s many state parks. () Softscape treatment levels include native revegetation and enhanced native plantings. Plant material relates to the native plant community, whether it be Mojave Desert or Basin and. (6) Structures should be oriented to highlight scenic vistas and constructed with materials that blend with their desert surroundings..

25 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Section Three: Silver State Passage () Silver State Passage key map SECTION THREE: Silver State Passage Theme The Silver State Passage Landscape Design Segment includes US 6 from Warm Springs to Ely. The segment mainly travels through BLM and USFS lands. Development is limited to ranches and a few small clusters of homes along the corridor. East US 6 is one of the least traveled highways in the state. The number of road services and the level of landscape treatments reflect this fact. Two annual road races, the Nevada Open Road Challenge and the Silver State Classic Challenge are held just off the highway on SR 8 southward to Las Vegas. These events typify the untamed spirit of the segment. Design Segment Objectives The Silver State Passage segment beautifully integrates road facilities into the landscape. Design efforts focus on little to no landscape disturbance within the right-of-way and the viewshed beyond. Segment-specific design objectives (in addition to previously described corridor-level objectives) include the following: Minimize landscape disturbance and revegetate according to appropriate plant community requirements. Preserve scenic views of distant mountain ranges and adjacent sagebrush plant communities. Enhance travel tourism connection to Lunar Crater and surrounding lava fields. Keep rest area facilities simple; provide shade and a consistent, welcoming visual image. () Maintaining an undisturbed right-of-way is the prime focus for the Silver State Passage segment. Revegetation uses native plants that fit within the surrounding plant community. Lunar Crater Volcanic Field subtly changes the landscape and provides interpretive opportunities. Otherwise, the highway is simple and rural, highlighted only by the use of native revegetation and standard hardscape treatments. Vegetation and landforms are consistent and maintain the integrity of the existing landscape..4

26 Toiyabe arc dome wilderness area 6 SR 76 Carvers Big Smoky Valley US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Lander County Toquima alta toquima Belmont SILVER STATE Passage Landscape design segment Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Historic Trail US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers 0 SCALE: inch equals miles NORTH Monitor table mountain Stone Cabin Valley B Silver State passage Landscape design segment Arm-Chair Crater Viewpoint Kawich Hot Creek Deer Creek Rest Area Proposed Basic Rest Area 6 Warm Springs Reveille 7 Lunar Crater Volcanic Field SR 7 Big Sand Springs Valley 80 8 Pancake 90 Duckwater 9 Railroad Valley 0 quinn canyon White pine range SR 79 Lincoln County Currant US 9/US 6/US 0 Intersection Lund KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA weepah spring Area Silver State Passage Design Objectives US6: Warm Springs to Ely grant range schellback White Pine bald Mountain currant mountain red currant Mountain US 6 Ruth 0 Preston SR 8 Seaman 6 Egan US 9 ely 4 US 6 / US 0 / us 9 south egan range Area 0 Mt grafton Area DESIGNWORKSHOP High schells 6 US US 6 / US 0 Lincoln County fortification range Area Caselton 7 Shoshone Lake Valley 80 pioche MAP B.

27 Elements. Highlight areas of geologic or cultural interest.. Provide signage for Pancake.. Manage the highway for visual consistency without disruption to the surrounding landscape. SILVER STATE PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 6 Deer Creek Rest Area. Enhance aesthetic appeal of facilities. Replace concrete barriers and brightly colored features with elements that meet safety requirements while being visually inviting and attractive.. Utilize agrarian landscape and cultural features as cues for design ideas.. Incorporate shade. 4. Provide travel information for surrounding towns and nearby Lunar Crater and BLM recreation opportunities. Include vehicular requirements in travel information. Preserve landscape character Lunar Crater Viewpoint. Provide viewpoint of Lunar Crater, the surrounding lava fields, and Pancake.. Incorporate travel information for BLM recreation opportunities and the Back Country Byway accessed from the highway. US 9/US 6/US 0 Intersection. Maintain existing scenic integrity of surrounding landscape.. Ensure appropriate signage and lighting while minimizing disturbance to vegetation and the night sky. 00 FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT Arm-chair Crater Viewpoint Create viewpoint for crater and lava fields Provide travel information for BLM Back Country Byway and Lunar Crater site US 9/US 6/ Us 0 Intersection B Deer creek rest area Provide travel information for nearby towns and Lunar Crater Provide shade for seating and picnic areas Proposed Basic Rest Area Create rest area with restrooms Interpret ranching (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP B Silver State Passage Longitudinal Section.6 UNLV US6: Warm Springs to Ely

28 6 Toiyabe US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility arc dome improvement wilderness 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES alta toquima. Roadside Services wilderness. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community Rest Area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Great Basin ornamental planting NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 0 SCALE: inch equals miles Big Smoky Valley US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Lander County NORTH table mountain wilderness area Monitor Entire corridor Stone Cabin Valley Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the story of the region s history and culture Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving Thin roadside vegetation for safety while maintaining integrity of existing landscape address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues Hot Creek Kawich 6 Warm Springs Reveille 7 Big Sand Springs Valley Lunar Crater Volcanic Field SR Duckwater Duckwater reservation Pancake 9 0 schellback White pine range recreational gateway to ely shoshone recreation / spiritual area SR 79 Place name sign for Lunar crater volcanic field Signage for Lunar Crater Back country Byway grant range Rest area enhancement to provide shade, restrooms, and aesthetic Improvement quinn canyon bald Mountain currant mountain red currant Mountain Travel information for railroad wildlife management area Railroad Valley Grant Viewpoint of Arm-chair Crater interpret Lava fields and craters Lincoln County Currant Lund KIRCH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Silver State Passage Specific Features US6: Warm Springs to Ely US 6 Ruth 0 Mt grafton Area entry sign to great basin national heritage route at access points SR 8 Seaman Preston weepah spring Area 6 Egan US 9 ely Ward Mountain recreation area basic rest area with restrooms interpret ranching 4 US 6 / US 0 / us 9 south egan range Area 0 High schells DESIGNWORKSHOP 6 US US 6 / US 0 Lincoln County fortification range Area Caselton 7 Shoshone Lake Valley 80 Wilson Creek pioche MAP B.7

29 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments SECTION THREE: Silver State Passage Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at one of the key points along the Silver State Passage Landscape Design Segment. Lunar Crater Design Interpretation Summary Silver State Passage Interpretation of the segment s design theme occurs during individual project design. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. (),() Shade structures provide respite from the intense desert sun while also creating architecturally interesting shadow patterns. Preserve Landscape B Preserve Landscape Landscape and Aesthetics Element Lunar Crater Viewpoint Silver state passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT () This aerial view looks west towards Big Sand Springs Valley along US 6. This stretch of road is located within the Silver State Passage Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should focus on restoring plant communities and minimizing disturbance. () The history of abandoned mining towns across the state provides a unique interpretive opportunity. (4) Ancient lava flow and volcanic craters provide travelers with an indication of the natural forces that helped shape the Great Basin landscape..8 () This segment emphasizes the preservation of healthy native roadside plant communities and appropriate revegetation methods. Roadside facilities are minimal due to the low traffic volumes, however, rest areas may include simple path systems that engage the traveler with interpretative signage and native desert plants.

30 SECTION FOUR: Pony Express Passage SECTION FOUR: Pony Express Passage the native plant communities thrive and support a beautiful working landscape. Design Segment Objectives Provide signage to interpret the Lincoln Highway at roadside service areas and SR 7. Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Theme The Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment includes US 0 from New Pass Summit east to Ely and continuing north on US 9 to Schellbourne. Paralleling the highway is a series of trails used by Pony Express riders to deliver mail and encourage western settlement. This segment is a continuation of the Pony Express Passage segment described in the Central US 9, West US 6, and Central US 0 Corridor Plan. The influence of Native Americans on the corridor is prominent. Hickison Summit s rare petroglyphs are an important feature. Signage and interpretive opportunities exist for four different tribes that are accessed directly off the corridor: Yomba Tribe south of Austin Duckwater Tribe southwest of Ely Ely Shoshone Tribe in Ely Goshute Tribe west of Schellbourne Native American culture and history are expressed along with mining as part of the corridor s landscape features and road service facilities. Color and material choices tell the story. Motorists are encouraged to stop at the community rest areas within developed towns. Enhanced landscape treatments and accentuated hardscape treatments increase community visibility and visual interest. Similar to other segments, design interventions are minimal and the focus is on the surrounding landscape. Roadside disturbance is minimized as The Great Basin landscape is dotted with historic remnants from the Pony Express Trail and early human settlements. The preservation and management of this history is a key component of the design objectives. In addition to applicable corridor-level objectives, these specific design objectives have been established: Provide signage for important cultural and historic resources, including Pony Express stations, sites of Native American heritage, and mining. Connect travelers with the area s history. Improve facilities at the Schellbourne rest area. Reduce paving and reorganize seating areas. Do not store roadway materials at the rest area. Recognize the use of the highway as part of the American Discovery Trail and provide appropriate shoulder width for bike travel that is not disrupted by rumble strips. Relocate the Bean Flat roadside pull-off. Improve its connection to the Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area and highlight Native American culture. Create a viewpoint of Austin and the Reese River Valley on the westbound side of Austin. Include community services information encouraging motorists to stop in Austin. Provide opportunities to discover the stories and history attached to the region. Interpret the importance of cultural and recreational resources such as the Native American petroglyphs, Illipah Reservoir Recreation Area, and the Pony Express. The Pony Express and Native American heritage should be a predominant focus of interpretive efforts along the corridor. Austin Promote historic sites such as Stokes Castle, frontier churches, and cemeteries within the town. Utilize the community rest area to promote town exploration. Promote connections to the Toiyabe Mountains and the town s gateway to mountain biking and recreation opportunities. Support the creation of a community rest area. Eureka Emphasize the area s well-preserved historic buildings and mining history to reinforce community identity. Utilize the town s listing on the National Register of Historic Places to facilitate improvements through the Main Street Program. Relocate the Eureka rest area to a community rest area within the town. Design the facility to serve as a town pocket park. Provide travel information to enhance motorists enjoyment of the town and region. Ely Enhance signage and information for tourist and historic destinations such as the Nevada Northern Railway Museum and the many murals celebrating Ely s multicultural heritage. Emphasize the town s role as a gateway community to the Great Basin National Park and its unique environment. Managed Landscape Character Maintain the visual intactness of the natural landscape on the outskirts of Ely. Reinforce a clear entry into developed portions of Ely from the north. Screen or buffer industrial and storage uses paralleling the highway. Elevate the importance of the natural landscape in creating a desirable scenic presence. () Pony Express Passage key map. () Community rest areas provide travelers with space to relax, stretch, and explore the town. They also double as a place for the community to gather for town events. Along the Pony Express Passage segment, development of these road facilities reinforces the importance of travel tourism for local economies..9

31 Churchill County Lander County C Antelope Valley SR 7 austin Toiyabe SR 76 Pony express passage Landscape design segment Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection 0 Shoshone Community Rest Area Austin Viewpoint Simpson Park Mountains 4 0 Monitor Valley Lander County Cortez Mountains Monitor Roberts Mountains Community Rest Area Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area eureka Little Smoky Valley Pony Express Passage landscape design segment 0 Fish Creek Diamond Valley 4 Diamond Mountains Duckwater Pinto Summit Rest Area C US 0 White pine range PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL TRAIL Pony Express Station Rest Area US 0/US 9/US 6 Intersections White Pine 0 Shellback currant mountain bald Mountain red currant Mountain Community Rest Area 4 US 6 0 Ruth 0 Lund Goshute Canyon Area Warm Spring Siding Preston Egan 6 Egan Ward Mountain Recreation area US 9 McGill ely US 6 / US 0/ us 9 Becky Peak Area Schellbourne 0 Schell Creek 6 SR 89 High Schells area 6 Historic Trail US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers 0 SCALE: inch inch equals miles miles NORTH US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP C Pony Express Passage Design Objectives.0 UNLV US 0: New Pass Summit to Schellbourne Big Sand Springs Valley Pancake SR 79 Mt Grafton Area Lincoln County

32 PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 0 Elements. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing landscape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation. 00 Ft 00 Ft 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT Churchill County Lander County Preserve landscape Character Enhanced Native Austin community rest area Enhanced Native Interpret mining Highlight historic structures Highlight Stokes Castle Create gateway to Toiyabe Mountains with mountain biking and hiking C Austin COMMUNITY Interface Preserve landscape Character Lander County Bean Flat rest area Enhanced Native Enhance rest area and design to relate more with Hickison petroglyphs Emphasize Native American culture Reflect Nevada s Native American cultures through architecture and features Provide shade and restrooms austin Viewpoint Create viewpoint of Austin and Reese River Valley COMMUNITY Interface Enhanced Native Eureka community rest area Enhanced Native Interpret mining Highlight historic walking tour Relocate rest area outside of town to within historic downtown Pinto summit Rest area Highlight Duckwater Reservation access Provide shade Eureka - Austin. Highlight mining and ranching history.. Incorporate enhanced native street tree program to define downtown and slow traffic. Austin Community Rest Area. Provide community park that serves as a rest area for travelers. Promote Austin as the gateway to the Toiyabe Mountains.. Provide interpretative information enhancing motorists recognition of Native American history and culture in the area. Provide signage to the Yomba Reservation south of Austin. Integrate interpretive features of Native American history and culture. Austin Viewpoint. Provide viewpoint overlooking Austin and the Reese River Valley.. Incorporate travel information regarding Austin and the Yomba Reservation. Bean Flat Rest Area. Enhance existing Bean Flat rest area to emphasize Nevada s Native American history and cultures and highlight Hickison petroglyphs. Provide shade and restrooms. - Eureka. Highlight mining history and historic structures.. Provide travel information for historic walking tour.. Incorporate enhanced native street tree program to reinforce town character. 4. Emphasize main street improvements that enhance pedestrian facilities and amenities. Eureka Community Rest Area. Relocate existing rest area located just outside of town to downtown Eureka. Rest area should double as a community park.. Promote Eureka s historic district. Pinto Summit Rest Area. Highlight connection to Duckwater Reservation. Incorporate architecture and design materials evocative of Native American culture.. Enhance facilities to provide shade.. Incorporate aesthetic enhancements through replacement of brightly colored fencing and jersey barriers with context-appropriate alternatives (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Pony Express Passage Longitudinal Section Us0: New Pass Summit to DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION C.

33 Elements. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing landscape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation. PONY EXPRESS PASSAGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 0 & US 9 - Ely. Highlight mining and railroad history.. Promote community as gateway to the Great Basin National Park and eastern Nevada s state parks.. Incorporate regionally adapted street tree program to define downtown and slow traffic. 4. Emphasize pedestrian movement and enhance streetscape and sidewalk amenities. Ely Community Rest Area. Redefine community park area as a community rest area to encourage travelers to stop and explore the community.. Provide interpretative information enhancing motorists recognition of the rich mining and railroad history. Utilize local artists and highlight murals located throughout town.. Incorporate cultural information for the Duckwater Shoshone and Ely Shoshone tribes. Integrate interpretive features of Native American history and culture. Pony Express Station Rest Area. Highlight Egan Canyon Pony Express Station.. Highlight connection to Goshute Reservation. Incorporate architecture and design materials evocative of Native American culture.. Enhance facilities to provide shade 4. Incorporate aesthetic enhancements through replacement of brightly colored fencing and jersey barriers with context-appropriate alternatives.. Remove or provide screening of maintenance materials and storage piles. 6. Simplify parking and automobile movement to reduce paving and reintroduce the natural environment into the rest area. 00 FT 00 FT 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT Preserve landscape character COMMUNITY Interface US 9/US 6/ Us 0 Intersection Ely community Rest area Regionally Adapted Interpret Nevada Northern Railroad Interpret mining Highlight Murals Utilize local artists Highlight Great Basin National Park Create gateway to eastern Nevada s state parks Highlight access to Duckwater Reservation Ely Preserve landscape character Regionally Adapted Pony express Station rest area Enhance Native Interpret Pony Express history Highlight gateway to Goshute Reservation Emphasize Native American history and culture Provide aesthetic enhancements Provide shade C (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP C Pony Express Passage Longitudinal Section. UNLV US 0: to Ely & US 9: Ely to Schellbourne

34 Churchill County Lander County 6 Antelope Valley SIGNAGE FOR YOMBA TRIBE AND REESE RIVER DESIGNATE SR 7 AS SCENIC BYWAY IMPROVE SIGNAGE FOR IONE AND BERLIN SR 7 austin US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Austin community 6 Enhance community gateways / signage Enhance pedestrian crossings Traffic calming through community Develop main street development tourist stop as community rest area HISTORIC FEATURES SIGNAGE (stokes Castle, MUSEUM, HISTORIC Cemetery) Viewpoint of Austin and reese river valley BOB SCOTT PULL-OFF ENHANCEMENT AND SIGNAGE (develop north pull-off) signage FOR PETROGLYPHS AT TOQUIMA CAVES Place name sign for pony express historic trail Toiyabe COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging SR 76 TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community rest area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Great Basin ornamental planting Monitor Valley Lander County NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement Cortez Mountains VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 0 SCALE: inch equals miles Monitor NORTH Roberts Mountains Travel information for Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area 0 eureka Rest area ENHANCEMENTS AND Restrooms Entire corridor Diamond Valley Fish Creek PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR BIKE TRAIL Thin roadside vegetation for safety while maintaining integrity of existing Duckwater landscape CONNECTIONS Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the story of the region s history and culture Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues 4 Eureka community 6 Rest area enhancement Pony Express and great basin national heritage route Enhance community gateways travel information Enhance pedestrian crossings Traffic calming through community Relocate rest area to the west with a community rest area Rest area enhancement Ely community Enhance community gateways Enhance Pedestrian Crossings White pine range Travel information for enhanced awareness of murals SR 79 entry into great basin national heritage route Place name sign for ruby marshes US 0 Shellback Pony Express Passage Specific Features US 0: New Pass Summit to Schellbourne Place name sign for Moorman ranch Highlight importance of nevada northern railway with signage and directions 0 PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL TRAIL partner with ndow to enhance wildlife viewing pull-offs (pronghorn antelope pull-off) 4 US 6 0 Ruth 0 Ward Mountain Recreation area bald Mountain currant mountain Egan red Mountain Lund DESIGNWORKSHOP Warm Spring Siding partner with blm to require mitigation for power plants and preserve viewshed Place name sign for white pine mining district / hamilton historic ghost town Traffic calming through community 6 relocate existing rest area to downtown and develop community rest area with travel information, seating, and signage Complete west entry tree planting ely Preston 6 7 McGill US US 6 / US 0/ us 9 mt grafton Area Lincoln County Goshute Canyon Area Becky Peak Area Schellbourne 0 6 SR 89 TRAVEL INFORMATION ON COMPANY TOWN AND LINCOLN HIGHWAY High schells area Gateway to Ruth Place name sign for mining and railroads at ruth MAP C.

35 Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments SECTION FOUR: Pony Express Passage Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at one of the key points along the Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment. Garnet Hill US 9 US 9/US 6/US 0 Intersection ELY US 9/US 6/ US 0 US 6 Design Interpretation Summary Pony Express Passage Interpretation of the segment s design theme occurs during individual project design. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. Preserve Landscape () Although short lived, remnants of pony express stations stand as reminders to the early period of western settlement and should be incorporated into roadside facilities. US 0 Ely Community Rest Area Regionally Adapted Preserve Landscape Key Highway Intersection Landscape and Aesthetics Element () Interpretation of sites and activities that established the towns along US 0 and US 9 allows travelers to better appreciate the historic and scenic qualities of the landscape. (), (4) Artistically designed features can be inspired by the forms and patterns of historic structures. Integrated design elements infuses history into daily life. C Pony Express Passage LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT () This aerial view looks east towards Ely along US 0 and US 9. This stretch of road is located within the Pony Express Passage Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should highlight community gateway connections and points of interest within the town of Ely..4 () Nevada contains a rich supply of Native American history and culture. Culturally significant objects and patterns can be reinterpreted to create contemporary facilities that convey the traditional feel of the region. (6) This segment highlights the preservation and presentation of scenic desert landscapes. Use of architectural windows can make the view more vivid.

36 Section Five: Cowboy Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Section five: Cowboy treatments are utilized at roadside facilities, with standard and native revegetation treatments occurring along the majority of the highway. Wells Theme The Cowboy Landscape Design Segment includes US 9 from Schellbourne north to the Idaho state line at Jackpot and Alt 9 to West Wendover. Scenic vistas of the Ruby Mountains west of US 9 influence the Ruby Mountains Sub-segment designation extending from Schellbourne to Wells. Defining characteristics of this segment are inspired by the rugged mountains and long-standing working ranches that characterize this portion of the American West. Generations of families have grown up working the land in spite of challenging environmental factors. Today, the highway landscape reflects the legacy of early human settlements and Native American history as well as the dedicated pioneering cowboys and the settling of the West. Traditions and cultures become more meaningful as they are emphasized through color and material selection. Components of the open range, such as snow fences and wind breaks, are interpreted and expressed as important landscape elements. Rest areas and viewpoints provide information about the local folklore and Great Basin landscape. Emphasis is placed on the beauty of the landscape and its open grandeur. Improvements and maintenance projects seek opportunities to seamlessly knit the highway into the native setting. Enhanced native vegetation and accentuated hardscape Design Segment Objectives This segment, with its Ruby Mountains Sub-segment, contains several recreational opportunities. Using simple landscape treatments and maintaining the beauty of the working landscape are key to all the design objectives. In addition to applicable corridor-level objectives, the following goals relate specifically to this segment: Create a viewpoint to emphasize the arrival into Ruby Valley and Clover Valley with the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt flanking the highway to the west. Provide travel information for recreation opportunities at the viewpoint. Acquaint travelers with the region s traditions and culture through signage and material choice. Use warm, muted colors. Blend highway facilities into the contours of the landscape to maintain the corridor s scenic quality. Simplify the truck pull-off and staging area at the US 9/Alt 9 intersection. Revegetate and define parking areas to reduce the visual impact of large paved areas. Address trash and dumping issues at locations such as the US 9/Alt 9 intersection. Maintain the high scenic quality of the landscape to stimulate a desire to keep the state beautiful and clean. Recognize the importance of wildlife crossings and wildlife movement corridors along and across the highway. Improve visual quality of the town s entries. Create an enhanced gateway and screen large parking areas. Reinvent the entry experience to reflect the town s importance as a stopping point along the Humboldt River portion of the California National Historic Trail. Provide signage to connect motorists to the historic downtown area. West Wendover As per the I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan, create a statewide entry at the Utah border. Reinforce the importance of the Nevada Welcome Center in greeting and orienting travelers. Provide ample travel information for regional and state destinations. Facilities should reflect state character and traditions. Improve visual quality of the town s entry along Alt 9. () Cowboy key map. () Cultural icons and scenic vistas enrich a traveler s experience. The Cowboy segment sets preservation of native plant material as first priority. Design elements take their cue from the region s Native American, ranching, and agrarian lifestyles..

37 Lander County CALIFORNIA-HUMBOLDT TRAIL CONTINUE ON MAP D Elko County HASTINGS CUTOFF HISTORICAL TRAIL Cowboy Landscape design segment Ruby Mountains Sub-segment Independence Mountains Carlin CALIFORNIA NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL Elko County Pinion I-80/US 9 Interchange Note: Interchange enhancements for I-80 are provided in the I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer to the I-80 Corridor Plan for related design objectives. I-80 SR Adobe CALIFORNIA NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL Huntington Valley Hastings Cutoff of the National Historical Trail elko SR 8 SR 7 Jiggs Lee RUBY MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS area Ruby Lake NWR Halleck I-80 SR 9 Lamoille EAST HUMBOLDT WILDERNESS area Ruby Mountains Deeth Arthur Viewpoint to the Ruby Mountains Cowboy landscape design segment Ruby Mountains Sub-segment wells 0 SR Clover Valley Snow Water Lake 0 Spruce Mountain Ridge US 9 Currie Pequop Mountains Hastings Cutoff of California National Historical Trail Dolly Varden Mountains SR Oasis Toana west wendover Goshute Valley Antelope Valley Goshute Goshute Raptor Migration Area US 9 ALT 0 4 Pilot 0 Utah Nevada I-80 Interchange Note: Interchange enhancements for I-80 are provided in the I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer to the I-80 Corridor Plan for related design objectives. Statewide Gateway Viewpoint of Blue Lakes 6 Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Existing Regional Trail US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers 0 SCALE: inch equals miles NORTH Diamond Valley Diamond Mountains Elko County Newark Valley TRAIL HISTORICAL PONY EXPRESS US 9/Alt 9 Intersection Long Valley Butte Mountains US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP D Cowboy Design Objectives.6 UNLV US9: Schellbourne to Wells and Alt 9 Butte Valley goshute Canyon Area Steptoe Valley US 9 Becky Peak Area D D Antelope Tippett Antelope Valley

38 Owyhee Desert 6 Cowboy Landscape design segment Ruby Mountains Sub-segment Landscape and Aesthetics Element Key Highway Intersection Existing Regional Trail US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers 0 SCALE: inch equals miles US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV NORTH Idaho Nevada Tuscarora Elko County Tuscarora Mountains Owyhee Bull Run Mountains SR 6 SR 6 Carlin Independence Mountains Mountain City Patsville SR North Fork Adobe elko Statewide Gateway Jarbidge Salmon Falls Creek Rest Area Cowboy landscape design segment I-80/US 9 Interchange Note: Interchange enhancements for I-80 are provided in the I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer there for related design objectives. SR 8 Rowland CALIFORNIA NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL SR 9 Ruby Mountains Sub-segment Arthur SR 7 Charleston Halleck Lamoille JARBIDGE WILDERNESS area RUBY MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS area Deeth East Humboldt EAST HUMBOLDT WILDERNESS area I-80 SR 9 Snake Mountains SR 0 4 wells jackpot Cowboy Design Objectives US9: Wells to Jackpot Clover Valley US San Jacinto Granite D Pequop Mountains Hastings Cutoff of California National Historical Trail Oasis I-80 Interchange Note: Interchange enhancements for I-80 are provided in the I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan. Refer there for related design objectives. CONTINUE ON MAP D Delano Mountains Montello SR i-80 DESIGNWORKSHOP Toano 4 Utah Nevada Pilot west wendover 0 MAP D.7

39 Elements. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing landscape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation.. Highlight ranching and regional character. COWBOY RANGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 9 RUBY MOUNTAINS SUB-SEGMENT US 9/Alt 9 Intersection. Reduce appearance of overall paving at intersection.. Simplify pull-off areas and incorporate vegetation to reduce appearance of over-paving.. Relocate or screen stockpiled road materials. 4. Address litter along intersection. Promote clean-up and adopt-a-highway used along other parts of the corridor. Viewpoint to the Ruby Mountains. Emphasize importance of Ruby Mountains and Humboldt.. Reflect historical and cultural value of surrounding landscape, including Ruby Valley and Clover Valley.. Incorporate travel information regarding recreation opportunities to encourage exploration of the region. Wells. Enhance entry experience into Wells. Simplify curb cuts and buffer large parking lots.. Establish compelling community gateways that create a clear town entry and sense of civic pride.. Enhance signage to historic downtown area. 4. Interpret Native American history and regional importance. 00 Ft 00 Ft 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT US 9/ALT 9 Intersection Elko County Preserve landscape character VIEWPOINT TO THE RUBY MOUNTAINS Highlight recreation opportunities and access to Ruby Lake NWR with fishing and birding opportunities Interpret historical and cultural value of the Ruby Mountains and Humboldt Highlight Ruby Valley Highlight Clover Valley COMMUNITY Interface Enhanced Native i-80/us 9 INTERCHANGE Refer to I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan for interchange improvements Wells D (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP D Cowboy range Longitudinal Section.8 UNLV US9: White pine mm 9 to wells

40 COWBOY RANGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT ALT 9 Elements. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing landscape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation.. Highlight ranching and regional character. 00 Ft 00 Ft 000 FT PRESERVE LANDSCAPE CHARACTER COMMUNITY Interface Regionally Adapted West wendover West Wendover. Incorporate regionally adapted street tree program to define downtown and slow traffic.. Emphasize pedestrian movement and enhance streetscape and sidewalk amenities. Statewide Gateway. Statewide gateway established on I-80 route.. Emphasize regional and statewide resources and culture. Utilize local materials to create architectural or sculptural element. 00 FT 000 FT Elko County US 9/ALT 9 Intersection VIEWPOINT of Blue Lakes Create viewpoint of Blue Lakes and Bonneville Salt Flats I-80/ALT 9 Interchange Refer to I-80 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan for interchange improvements NEVADA UTAH D Statewide Gateway Enhanced Native Landmark Refer to I-80 Corridor Plan Create gateway off I-80 (Interstate Level entry) Create architectural or sculptural element (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Cowboy range Longitudinal Section alt 9 DESIGNWORKSHOP SECTION D.9

41 Elements. First priority is to maintain and preserve existing landscape. Minimize disturbance and preserve existing vegetation.. Highlight ranching and regional character. COWBOY RANGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT US 9 Jackpot. Highlight ranching and gaming history.. Incorporate regionally adapted street tree program to define development, reduce the scale of surrounding parking and buildings, and slow traffic. Salmon Creek Rest Area. Maintain existing facilities and shade structures.. Incorporate walking trail to allow motorists an opportunity to stretch.. Connect travelers to the larger landscape through interpretive information regarding geological formations, Salmon Creek, the Great Basin, and surrounding wildlife habitats. 4. Highlight importance of ranching and agriculture in the region. Provide travel information regarding open range and snow fences. 00 Ft 00 Ft Preserve landscape character COMMUNITY Interface Regionally Adapted JACKPOT Statewide Gateway. Develop secondary level statewide entry consistent with traffic associated with US highway.. Incorporate regional materials.. Connect travelers to culture and history of the region. 4. Place sign so it is appears consistent and part of the surrounding landforms rather than being disconnected and arbitrarily placed. 000 FT 00 FT 000 FT SALMON CREEK REST AREA Enhanced Native Highlight geologic formations Interpret ranching Highlight Salmon Creek Maintain existing facilities Create walking trail NEVADA IDAHO D STATEWIDE GATEWAY Enhanced Native Create highway level statewide gateway Use regional materials (Horizontal and vertical scales vary) Landscape Type/Treatment Structures and Hardscape Type/Treatment US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan SECTION DESIGNWORKSHOP D Cowboy range Longitudinal Section. UNLV US9: Wells to jackpot

42 Entire corridor Lander County Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the story of the region s history and culture Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed Areas Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving Thin roadside vegetation for safety while maintaining integrity of existing landscape address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and Carlin alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community rest area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Great Basin ornamental planting US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan UNLV Elko County Pinion I-80 SR elko Adobe Hastings Cutoff of the National Historical Trail Huntington Valley CONTINUE ON MAP D4 Place name sign for east humboldt range Scenic loop through clover valley (sign at both entries) SR 8 Jiggs NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement EAST HUMBOLDT WILDERNESS Area place NAME SIGN FOR SNOWWATER LAKE RUBY MOUNTAINS LamoilleWILDERNESS area place NAME SIGN FOR Hastings Cutoff SR 7 Lee VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 0 SCALE: inch equals miles NORTH Halleck Ruby Mountains SR 9 East Humboldt Viewpoint of the ruby mountains Coordinate with agencies for appropriate information about recreation resources I-80 Revegetation of roadsides Litter control at intersection and clean-up of stockpiled gravel and sand Long Valley Butte Deeth CALIFORNIA NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL Arthur Place name sign for Ruby Mountains Mountains 7 4 Butte Valley wells 0 SR Clover Valley US 9 goshute canyon Cherry Creek Spruce Mountain Steptoe Valley 6 Cowboy specific features US 9: Schellbourne to Wells and Alt 9 Mountains Pequop Wells community Independence Valley 6 Currie US 9 Enhance community gateways Enhance pedestrian crossings Traffic calming through community Create transition zone to slow through traffic and encourage exploration Improve visual quality of entry along US 9 Dolly Varden Mountains Becky Peak area SR Oasis Antelope Valley Antelope PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL TRAIL Toana Hastings Cutoff of the California National Historical Trail west wendover ALT 9 Goshute Elko County Tippett 0 4 Antelope Valley 0 Utah Nevada West Wendover community 6 Enhance community gateways Enhance pedestrian crossings Traffic calming through community Statewide Gateway (Refer to I-80 Corridor Plan) viewpoint of blue Lakes Place Name Sign for Cherry Creek DESIGNWORKSHOP Viewpoint of curvature of earth and Bonneville lake levels off I-80 at -mile exit wild horse viewing area MAP D.4

43 Owyhee Desert 6 US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 Corridor with Markers COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES. Statewide gateway. Community gateway. Pedestrian linkage and circulation 4. Bike and multi-use trail linkage. Highway archaeology, cultural, or historic awareness 6. Highway and community compatibility improvement 7. Partnerships and resource leveraging TRAVEL and TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES. Roadside Services. Viewpoints and points of interest. Travel information program 4. Highway art. Community Rest Area PLANTING OPPORTUNITIES. Ground treatment. Revegetation with native grasses, forbs and herbaceous plants. Enhanced native planting 4. Great Basin regionally adapted planting. Great Basin ornamental planting NATURAL RESOURCE and WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES. Environmental resources preservation. Wildlife movement enhancement. Water resources enhancement 4. Rare, unique, or special natural resource enhancement VIEWS and LANDMARK OPPORTUNITIES. Highway scenic designation. Highway scenic improvement ROADWAY PRACTICES and STRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES. Sound protection or acoustic wall. Bridge and structure aesthetic. Information and directional signage 4. Highway maintenance practices Note: Includes maintenance practices for milled asphalt by-products for entire corridor. Highway facility enhancement 6. Landform or contour grading enhancement 7. Geometrics, alignment, and land relationship enhancement 8. Sustainable corridor practice opportunity 0 SCALE: inch equals miles NORTH Idaho Nevada Entire corridor Owyhee Bull Run Mountains SR 6 Carlin Independence Mountains Mountain City Patsville SR 6 SR North Fork Develop partnerships with state and federal agencies to preserve visual quality, promote national and state parks, and tell the story of the region s history and culture Utilize revegetation methods for disturbed areas Maintain scenic continuity through billboard mitigation Consider re-use of milled asphalt for paving Thin roadside vegetation for safety while maintaining integrity of existing landscape address SHOULDER SAFETY ISSUES WHILE MAINTAINING VISUAL QUALITY OF HEALTHY ROADSIDE VEGETATION Utilize sustainable practices and alternative energy sources for lighting and roadside services Utilize rainwater harvesting techniques to address drainage and stormwater issues Adobe elko SR 8 Rowland Enhance community gateways Jarbidge Enhance Pedestrian Crossings Jarbidge wilderness PLACE NAME SIGN FOR geologic formations PLACE NAME SIGN FOR CALIFORNIA National HISTORIC TRAIL SR 7 Charleston Coordinate with NDOW for wildlife crossing enhancements WELLS COMMUNITY REFER TO MAP D CALIFORNIA NATIONAL HISTORICAL TRAIL Jackpot community Traffic calming through community 6 WEST WENDOVER COMMUNITY REFER TO MAP D STATEWIDE GATEWAY MAP DESIGNWORKSHOP D4 Cowboy Specific Features.4 UNLV US 9: Wells to Jackpot Halleck SR 9 Lamoille Deeth Arthur RUBY MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS I-80 East Humboldt EAST HUMBOLDT WILDERNESS Snake Mountains SR 0 SR US 9 wells Clover Valley Henry 0 Contact jackpot San Jacinto Granite Wilkins Pequop Mountains CONTINUE ON MAP D Oasis Hastings Cutoff of the California National Historical Trail partnership with jackpot REST AREA enhancements AND TRAVEL INFORMATION Delano Mountains NDOW Wildlife coordination Montello SR Toana i-80 west wendover US 9, East US 6, and East US 0 landscape and aesthetics corridor plan NDOW Wildlife coordination interpret cowboy life 4 Utah Nevada Pilot 0

44 SECTION FIVE: Cowboy Chapter Two Landscape Design Segments Aerial Landscape and Aesthetic Treatment Simulations The purpose of the following aerial image is to illustrate landscape and aesthetic treatments at one of the key points along the Cowboy Landscape Design Segment. Preserve Landscape JACKPOT Design Interpretation Summary Cowboy Interpretation of the segment s design theme occurs during individual project design. The Corridor Plan establishes the direction for project-level design. Examples illustrate forms and materials that could be used to accomplish the stated design objectives. () Caption goes here. Preserve Landscape US 9 () The Cowboy continues to celebrate the heritage of the western frontier, including both Native American and Euro-American influences. NEVADA IDAHO Statewide Gateway Preserve Landscape () Caption goes here. D Cowboy LANDSCAPE DESIGN SEGMENT Landscape and Aesthetics Element () This aerial view looks south towards Jackpot along US 9. This stretch of road is located within the Cowboy Landscape Design Segment and landscape treatments should include aesthetic treatments that reflect the region s ranching heritage. () Artistic interpretations of the cowboy way of life provide the foundation for meaningful interpretation along the corridor. (), (4) Materials and forms found in the rural landscape convey the cultural and natural history of the region. () Caption goes here. () Appropriately sited rest areas take advantage of views and allow visitors to access and appreciate natural resources. (6) Forms and styles derived from the surrounding context provide the basis for conveying the segment s design theme..4