Gerdes, Marti M.2007-03-222007-03-222004-08https://hdl.handle.net/1794/3937xv, 298 p. ; ill. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries under the call number: AAA F868.Y6 G47 2004This study describes existing conditions, evaluates significance and historic integrity, and recommends treatment strategies to preserve historic elements of the Nevada Fall Corridor cultural landscape in Yosemite National Park. It reports findings from field investigation that examined and inventoried landscape features such as stone retaining walls, treadway material, bridges and causeways, and water features on both current-use and abandoned trail segments. The site was examined numerous times over a three-month period, with a followup visit one year later. Libraries and other archives were consulted for written and photographic historic documentation, which were analyzed against current conditions. The process also involved review of comparison documents as well as national guidelines set forth by the National Park Service.1715 bytes25279281 bytestext/plainapplication/pdfen-USHistoric sites -- Conservation and restoration -- California -- Nevada Fall CorridorLandscape assessment -- California -- Nevada Fall CorridorNevada Fall Corridor (Calif.)Yosemite National Park (Calif.)Historic preservationCultural landscapesVernal FallMist TrailJohn Muir Trail (Calif.)Rustic architectureParkitectureHistoric stoneworkHistoric masonryStone masonryTrailsOlmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903Muir, John, 1838-1914Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)Sovulewski, GabrielCunningham, StephenConway, JohnAnderson, George C.Panorama TrailGlacier Point TrailHalf DomeBenson, Harry C.Snow, AlbertThesis