A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Pathmakers. Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island. History, Existing Conditions and Analysis
The hiking trails of Mount Desert Island extend from the island's coastal villages into the mountainous interior of Acadia National Park, over summits, across rocky ledges, and along streams, lakeshores, and ocean cliffs above Maine's scenic coastline. While offering walkers an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the island, the trails are the product of human design and construction, thoughtfully laid out to direct people to scenic overlooks, interesting rock formations, cultural centers, and to connect park facilities. Skillfully built steps, ladders, bridges, and cairns guide walkers through the landscape. The combination of exceptional craftsmanship and spectacular natural scenery make these trails some of the finest and most heavily used in the country. The purpose of this cultural landscape report is to document the history and significance of the trail system with an emphasis on the physical features, and to guide the future treatment of the trails.
Pathmakers. Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island. History, Existing Conditions and Analysis
The hiking trails of Mount Desert Island extend from the island's coastal villages into the mountainous interior of Acadia National Park, over summits, across rocky ledges, and along streams, lakeshores, and ocean cliffs above Maine's scenic coastline. While offering walkers an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the island, the trails are the product of human design and construction, thoughtfully laid out to direct people to scenic overlooks, interesting rock formations, cultural centers, and to connect park facilities. Skillfully built steps, ladders, bridges, and cairns guide walkers through the landscape. The combination of exceptional craftsmanship and spectacular natural scenery make these trails some of the finest and most heavily used in the country. The purpose of this cultural landscape report is to document the history and significance of the trail system with an emphasis on the physical features, and to guide the future treatment of the trails.
Pathmakers. Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island. History, Existing Conditions and Analysis
M. C. Brown (author)
2006
348 pages
Report
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English