Kanab in Kane County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Powell Survey

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016

1. Powell Survey Marker

Inscription. From 1870 to 1876 Major Wesley Powell and assistant Almon H. Thompson of the U.S. Colorado River Explorations, established headquarters at Kanab. On this spot they erected a stone foundation and raised a tent which housed a telescope, by which means the meridian was established. During the winter of 1872 and 1873 the first map of Grand Canyon was made and Major Powell gave the canyon its name. Frederick S. Dellanbough wrote the name on the first map. The men of Kanab helped in the work and were faithful, agreeable and competent.

Erected 1955 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Kanab Camp, Kane County. (Marker Number 208.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 37° 2.983′ N, 112° 31.832′ W. Marker is in Kanab, Utah, in Kane County. It is at the intersection of North 100 West and West 100 North, on the right when traveling north on North 100 West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kanab UT 84741, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country. It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First All Women Town Council / Mayor Mary's Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tithing Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Buck Taylor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward Faulkner (about 500 feet away); James Drury (about 500 feet away); The Ward Hall (about 600 feet away); Dub Taylor (about 600 feet away); The Academy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kanab.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Kanab's All-Women Council and Mayor (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016

2. Powell Survey Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016

3. Powell Survey Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.