August 27, 1964 (48 pages)

FIFTH ANNUAL PROGRESS EDITION Page 7, Section A. The Nugget. August 27, 1964,.Section A, Page 7 Two Nevada County highways have bee included in the preliminary plans for a state scenic highway route, As part of the scenic highway system, highways .20 and 49 would become part of 5,000 miles of road, chosen by the state for special attention due tothe outstanding natural beauty of the landscape around them. In 1963 a report was issued concluding a three year state inter~departmental investigation of the planning, design, and scenic conservation problem s associated’ with the development of such a highway system. A citizens advisory committee w orked with the state group and under the auspies of the Division of Highways, 13 regional "workshops" were held throughout the state to test the appropriateness of the preliminary report's route recommendations against the local knowledge and desires. In order to ensure the preservation of the natural landscape abutting on the highway, the idea of the “scenic corridor” was evolved. The scenic corridor is the band of land generally adjacent to the highway right of way. Obviously, the extent of this corridor, or band of land, will vary with the natural characteristics but in generalitneed extend only as far as is reasonable required to maintain effective control of the scenic appearance of the landscape as viewed by the passing motorist. It should be clearly understood that the proposed highway system is composed ofroutes that are already part of the State highway system and all that is proposed is that these routes received special attention. The Nevada County Planning Commission established a. subcommittee to investigate, local problems involved w ith setting land use standards along the routes that could become part of the system, Last year, several use permit applications were ap~ proved subject to the condition that a buffer zone be maintained to protect the scenic quality of the area. Successful scenic conservation 1897 Fire Failed To Stop mMoore’s Flat MOORE'S FLAT It is situated in the northern part of the county,°near the Middle Yuba River. Gold was discovered and by 1852 the village wasa thriving town, having a population of 500, with several stores, saloons, etc. In 1869 the town suffered a loss of $100,000 by reason of a disastrous fire, which nearly swept the flat from the face of the earth. The town was rebuilt, but on a site a mile and one-half from the old one. Moore's Flat still shows considerable life; has a number of stores, ahotel, school house and is otherwise: prosperous. within the “scenic corridor” and outside the highway right of way right of way will depend upon public and private action respec ~ ting -1) regulation of land use and the density of development; 2) detailed land and site planning 3) control of outdoor advertising 4) careful attention to and control of earthmoving and landscaping, and 5) the design and : appearance of structures and equipment. The entire country is watching California in this venture and "Parade" Magazine" statedin {ts issue of May 20, 1962; “This pio~ neering effort being closely watched by state highway officials acrosstheU. S., for highway builders everywhere have concluded that what a rhotorist sees may be just as important as what he drives upon." "It adds up to the new age of beauty in California. The day when youcan drive with pleasure across the entire country may not be far off. The rest of the U.S. is watching California to see if that state will lead the way.” ym A OTTERS NEW HIGHWAY IDEA Sad e 3 eT rY ta Pts Ye ‘ . ok* t D : “ y but j , i P fea, a 7 Reno; sg “yr * af Zi ane ao ke Lake Tahoe Propesed Scenic Highway System (SCR-3D(961) Existing Route Addition to System Requested A fa" Panning Ci joe Resta Future Route ~Addition to Syston Requested Be ptemier 24, P62 tion &3>2 Tahoe National Forest Land SCENIC HIGHWAY ROUTE recommendations for Nevada County are shown on this map prepared by the county lines show the proposed high scenie show additional scenic highways requested planning commission. highway system and dotted lines The solid Until recently, the public has not thought of the Bureau of Land Management in connection with recreation. Actually, the Bureau has been concerned with recreation for many years in administration of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926, which gave the Secretary of the Interior authority to identify public land suitable for public recreation andto make the land available to governmen~ tal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation or other public uses. After 1934, the Bureau, at that time the Grazing Service, became further concermed with recreation in administrating the Taylor Grazing Act. This act caused public lands in the con tinental United States to be withdrawn from entry or sale under the public land laws until the lands were examined and classified suitable for entry or sale un~der these laws. Under this act, the Bureau was and is responsible for the identification and proper classification of lands suitable for intensive public recreation, the inventory of game needs and the provision of adequate game forage and the administration of public lands in the public interest, including the right to go on the lands to hunt, fish or engage in any other out~ door recreation activity. Inrecent years, the Bureau has become more c gnc erned with public recreation on public tands under the Bureau of Land Management's Master Unit system of inventory and analysis of public lands, Bureau personnel have cooperated closely with local government agencies and organad izations in identifying public needs aridin locating and classifying public lands suitable to fulfill those needs. A specific example to this approach to the recreation problem is the Canada Hill area near Nevada City. Nevada County, Nevada City andthe Bureau of Land Management have begun initial studies to closely identify public needs and plan proper development of Canada Hill. The Bureau'sRecreation Specialist has examined the land and recommended a plan of developa CATCHES LIKE THIS to enjoy the variety of scenery an County. This scene was taken at Prosse facility in the county. ment by the three interested agencies. The area presently includes 285 acres of public land ideally suited by nature and location for public recreation of many types. It is hoped that at a later date additional land will be acquired so that Ganada Hill Park can be enlarged and developed to its fullest potential for public utility and enjoyment. Pending legislation, if enacted, will place the Bureau of Land Management directly in the re~ creation field, H.R. 7080, the so-called “multiple use bill" has — ~ ** bring people to our area and b d recreational opportunities in Nevada r Lake, the newest recreational Bureau Of Land Management Planning Canada Hill Complex For Full Area Use passed the House of Representa ~ tives. Ithas been reported out of the committee and appears to be headed for favorable action by the Senate. The bill carries authority for recreation planning. development and management by the Bureau of Land Management. The Bureau of Land Manage~ ment will then have authority to, cooperate in the development and administration of public recreation areas and sites and to provide access roads or trails and facilities for public use on less intensively -used public lands. riny them back again

FIFTH ANNUAL PROGRESS EDITION Page 7, Section A.. The Nugget.. August 27, 1964,.Section A, Page 7 Two Nevada County highways have bee included in the preliminary plans for a state scenic highway route, As part of the scenic highway system, highways .20 and 49 would become part of 5,000 miles of road, chosen by the state for special attention due tothe outstanding natural beauty of the landscape around them. In 1963 a report was issued concluding a three year state inter~departmental investigation of the planning, design, and scenic conservation problem s associated’ with the development of such a highway system. A citizens advisory committee w orked with the state group and under the auspies of the Division of Highways, 13 regional "workshops" were held throughout the state to test the appropriateness of the preliminary report's route recommendations against the local knowledge and desires. In order to ensure the preservation of the natural landscape abutting on the highway, the idea of the “scenic corridor” was evolved. The scenic corridor is the band of land generally adjacent to the highway right of way. Obviously, the extent of this corridor, or band of land, will vary with the natural characteristics but in generalitneed extend only as far as is reasonable required to maintain effective control of the scenic appearance of the landscape as viewed by the passing motorist. It should be clearly understood that the proposed highway system is composed ofroutes that are already part of the State highway system and all that is proposed is that these routes received special attention. The Nevada County Planning Commission established a. subcommittee to investigate, local problems involved w ith setting land use standards along the routes that could become part of the system, Last year, several use permit applications were ap~ proved subject to the condition that a buffer zone be maintained to protect the scenic quality of the area. Successful scenic conservation 1897 Fire Failed To Stop mMoore’s Flat MOORE'S FLAT It is situated in the northern part of the county,°near the Middle Yuba River. Gold was discovered and by 1852 the village wasa thriving town, having a population of 500, with several stores, saloons, etc. In 1869 the town suffered a loss of $100,000 by reason of a disastrous fire, which nearly swept the flat from the face of the earth. The town was rebuilt, but on a site a mile and one-half from the old one. Moore's Flat still shows considerable life; has a number of stores, ahotel, school house and is otherwise: prosperous. within the “scenic corridor” and outside the highway right of way right of way will depend upon public and private action respec ~ ting -1) regulation of land use and the density of development; 2) detailed land and site planning 3) control of outdoor advertising 4) careful attention to and control of earthmoving and landscaping, and 5) the design and : appearance of structures and equipment. The entire country is watching California in this venture and "Parade" Magazine" statedin {ts issue of May 20, 1962; “This pio~ neering effort being closely watched by state highway officials acrosstheU. S., for highway builders everywhere have concluded that what a rhotorist sees may be just as important as what he drives upon.." "It adds up to the new age of beauty in California. The day when youcan drive with pleasure across the entire country may not be far off. The rest of the U.S. is watching California to see if that state will lead the way.” ym A OTTERS NEW HIGHWAY IDEA Sad e 3 eT rY ta Pts Ye ‘ . ok* t D : “ y but j , i P fea, a 7 Reno; sg “yr * af Zi ane ao

ke Lake Tahoe Propesed Scenic Highway System (SCR-3D(961) Existing Route Addition to System Requested A fa" Panning Ci joe Resta Future Route ~Addition to Syston Requested Be ptemier 24, P62 tion &3>2 Tahoe National Forest Land SCENIC HIGHWAY ROUTE recommendations for Nevada County are shown on this map prepared by the county lines show the proposed high scenie show additional scenic highways requested planning commission. highway system and dotted lines The solid Until recently, the public has not thought of the Bureau of Land Management in connection with recreation. Actually, the Bureau has been concerned with recreation for many years in administration of the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926, which gave the Secretary of the Interior authority to identify public land suitable for public recreation andto make the land available to governmen~ tal agencies and nonprofit organizations for recreation or other public uses. After 1934, the Bureau, at that time the Grazing Service, became further concermed with recreation in administrating the Taylor Grazing Act. This act caused public lands in the con tinental United States to be withdrawn from entry or sale under the public land laws until the lands were examined and classified suitable for entry or sale un~der these laws. Under this act, the Bureau was and is responsible for the identification and proper classification of lands suitable for intensive public recreation, the inventory of game needs and the provision of adequate game forage and the administration of public lands in the public interest, including the right to go on the lands to hunt, fish or engage in any other out~ door recreation activity. Inrecent years, the Bureau has become more c gnc erned with public recreation on public tands under the Bureau of Land Management's Master Unit system of inventory and analysis of public lands, Bureau personnel have cooperated closely with local government agencies and organad izations in identifying public needs aridin locating and classifying public lands suitable to fulfill those needs. A specific example to this approach to the recreation problem is the Canada Hill area near Nevada City. Nevada County, Nevada City andthe Bureau of Land Management have begun initial studies to closely identify public needs and plan proper development of Canada Hill. The Bureau'sRecreation Specialist has examined the land and recommended a plan of developa CATCHES LIKE THIS to enjoy the variety of scenery an County. This scene was taken at Prosse facility in the county. ment by the three interested agencies. The area presently includes 285 acres of public land ideally suited by nature and location for public recreation of many types. It is hoped that at a later date additional land will be acquired so that Ganada Hill Park can be enlarged and developed to its fullest potential for public utility and enjoyment. Pending legislation, if enacted, will place the Bureau of Land Management directly in the re~ creation field, H.R. 7080, the so-called “multiple use bill" has — ~ ** bring people to our area and b d recreational opportunities in Nevada r Lake, the newest recreational Bureau Of Land Management Planning Canada Hill Complex For Full Area Use passed the House of Representa ~ tives. Ithas been reported out of the committee and appears to be headed for favorable action by the Senate. The bill carries authority for recreation planning. development and management by the Bureau of Land Management. The Bureau of Land Manage~ ment will then have authority to, cooperate in the development and administration of public recreation areas and sites and to provide access roads or trails and facilities for public use on less intensively -used public lands. riny them back again