Destroyed wall section, section 11 Virgin River.
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Destroyed wall section, section 11 Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8532 ; ZION 8532
Image Series 107.07 - Flood Damage
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Zion National Park, Code: ZION
Zion National Park, Utah
NPS Museum Catalog Number : ZION 8532
NPS Museum Accession Number : ZION-00768
Zion Legacy HPC Database Number : HPC-007349
20160822
11/10/1966
B&W negative | 3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in
Joseph O. McCabe
Person: Museum Curator
Organization: Zion National Park
Position: Museum Curator
Address: Zion National Park, State Route 9, Springdale, UT 84767
Email: zion_museum@nps.gov

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Damage to road shoulders from storm of October 8, 1954. 2.4-miles above little tunnel.

Damage to road shoulders from storm of October 8, 1954. 2.4-miles above little tunnel. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 10325 ; ZION 10325

Flood damage on park road route 1.' May 14, 1941 landslide and flood damage in Zion Canyon about one and a half miles up the canyon from park headquarters. Landslide caused river to undercut and remove a portion of the park road. [Safety film copy of an original nitrate negative. See catalog numbers ZION 13263, ZION 13265, and ZION 13266 for related images.]

Flood damage on park road route 1.' May 14, 1941 landslide and flood damage in Zion Canyon about one and a half miles up the canyon from park headquarters. Landslide caused river to undercut and remove a portion of the park road. [Safety film copy of an or

Flood damage of debris washed on to park road.

Flood damage of debris washed on to park road. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13710 ; ZION 13710

Repair of damage to park road at the hog wall near mount of Birch Creek on Virgin River.

Repair of damage to park road at the hog wall near mount of Birch Creek on Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13712 ; ZION 13712

Repair of flood damage at the hog wall near the Utah Parks Company utility area. Rock wall revetment.

Repair of flood damage at the hog wall near the Utah Parks Company utility area. Rock wall revetment. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13722 ; ZION 13722

Crews building rock wall to protect park road from flood damage.

Crews building rock wall to protect park road from flood damage. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13725 ; ZION 13725

Oak Creek in flood near the Oak Creek bridge. Flood in progress.

Oak Creek in flood near the Oak Creek bridge. Flood in progress. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13742 ; ZION 13742

Ranger observing Oak Creek flood filling the channel under the bridge near the utility area. Notable erosion of the banks.

Ranger observing Oak Creek flood filling the channel under the bridge near the utility area. Notable erosion of the banks. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13743 ; ZION 13743

Flood damage to flume of the irrigation ditch at the Oak Creek bridge. Flume was completely removed in a later flood. Flood in progress.

Flood damage to flume of the irrigation ditch at the Oak Creek bridge. Flume was completely removed in a later flood. Flood in progress. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13744 ; ZION 13744

Damage to irrigation flume at the Oak Creek bridge. Flood of September 1940. Looking south.

Damage to irrigation flume at the Oak Creek bridge. Flood of September 1940. Looking south. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 13746 ; ZION 13746

The flood damage from down pour - 1.38-inches in one hour high water in Oak Creek near bridge adjacent to employee's parking area (Mission 66 Visitor Center and Museum and State Route 9).

The flood damage from down pour - 1.38-inches in one hour high water in Oak Creek near bridge adjacent to employee's parking area (Mission 66 Visitor Center and Museum and State Route 9). ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 14689 ; ZION 14689

The flood damage from down pour - 1.38-inches in one hour high water in Oak Creek near bridge adjacent to Visitor Center employee's parking area (under State Route 9). Many large boulders were washed away.

The flood damage from down pour - 1.38-inches in one hour high water in Oak Creek near bridge adjacent to Visitor Center employee's parking area (under State Route 9). Many large boulders were washed away. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 14690 ; ZION

Flood water raging near Oak Creek residential area. Down pour of 1.38-inches in one hour.

Flood water raging near Oak Creek residential area. Down pour of 1.38-inches in one hour. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 14692 ; ZION 14692

Stream erosion along highway, mud and rock bank along river fallen in.

Stream erosion along highway, mud and rock bank along river fallen in. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 7214 ; ZION 7214

Virgin River in flood stage.

Virgin River in flood stage. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 7220 ; ZION 7220

Virgin River in flood stage.

Virgin River in flood stage. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 7221 ; ZION 7221

Virgin River bed after flood.

Virgin River bed after flood. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 7245 ; ZION 7245

Hauling rocks for revetment work to control Virgin River flood damage by erosion protection works.

Hauling rocks for revetment work to control Virgin River flood damage by erosion protection works. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8366 ; ZION 8366

Hauling rocks for revetment work to control Virgin River flood damage by erosion protection works.

Hauling rocks for revetment work to control Virgin River flood damage by erosion protection works. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8367 ; ZION 8367

A dump truck and crane truck hauling rocks for revetment work to control Virgin River flood damage. Workers standing on the back of the dump truck. Mount Spry (right), Streaked Wall and Sentinel (center).

A dump truck and crane truck hauling rocks for revetment work to control Virgin River flood damage. Workers standing on the back of the dump truck. Mount Spry (right), Streaked Wall and Sentinel (center). ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8368 ; ZION 8

Repair of river revetment and flood damaged net work of the contract of 1963.

Repair of river revetment and flood damaged net work of the contract of 1963. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8374 ; ZION 8374

The repair of river revetment- repair of flood damaged net work of the contract of 1963. Court of the Patriarchs.

The repair of river revetment- repair of flood damaged net work of the contract of 1963. Court of the Patriarchs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8375 ; ZION 8375

Repair of river revetment and flood damage by use of piling and restoration of rock wall.

Repair of river revetment and flood damage by use of piling and restoration of rock wall. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8376 ; ZION 8376

Repair of recent flood damage to river revetment as a result of flood damage by use of piling and restoration of rock wall.

Repair of recent flood damage to river revetment as a result of flood damage by use of piling and restoration of rock wall. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8377 ; ZION 8377

River revetment repair about a half mile south of the Court of the Patriarchs. Flood damage by use of piling and restoration of rock wall.

River revetment repair about a half mile south of the Court of the Patriarchs. Flood damage by use of piling and restoration of rock wall. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8380 ; ZION 8380

River revetment repair of failure. Cracks are appearing in repair work.

River revetment repair of failure. Cracks are appearing in repair work. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8384 ; ZION 8384

River revetment repair

River revetment repair; failure cracks appearing in repair work, about a half mile south of Court of the Patriarchs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8385; ZION 8385

Flood protection - wall and basket work.

Flood protection - wall and basket work. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8389 ; ZION 8389

Flood damage from down pour - 1.38-inches in one hour high water in Oak Creek near bridge adjacent to Visitor Center employee's parking area.

Flood damage from down pour - 1.38-inches in one hour high water in Oak Creek near bridge adjacent to Visitor Center employee's parking area. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8522 ; ZION 8522

Flood water raging under bridge and overflowing from an open irrigation gate. Down pour of 1.38-inches in one hour.

Flood water raging under bridge and overflowing from an open irrigation gate. Down pour of 1.38-inches in one hour. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8524 ; ZION 8524

Flood damage - section of valley road washed away in flood between Red Point and Temple of Sinawava.

Flood damage - section of valley road washed away in flood between Red Point and Temple of Sinawava. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8527 ; ZION 8527

High water at bridge near Watchman residence area. Great Flood of September 1961 that claimed 5 lives in the Narrows. Note person and vehicle on the bridge.

High water at bridge near Watchman residence area. Great Flood of September 1961 that claimed 5 lives in the Narrows. Note person and vehicle on the bridge. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8528 ; ZION 8528

High water at bridge near Watchman residence area. This was called the Great Flood of September that claimed 5 lives in the Narrows.

High water at bridge near Watchman residence area. This was called the Great Flood of September that claimed 5 lives in the Narrows. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8529 ; ZION 8529

Person on the bridge at high water near Watchman residence area. September 17, 1961 is called the Great Flood of September which claimed 5 lives in the Narrows.

Person on the bridge at high water near Watchman residence area. September 17, 1961 is called the Great Flood of September which claimed 5 lives in the Narrows. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8530 ; ZION 8530

Equipment working on section 12, Virgin River.

Equipment working on section 12, Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8531 ; ZION 8531

Destroyed rock wall section, section 11, Virgin River.

Destroyed rock wall section, section 11, Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8533 ; ZION 8533

Bank protection, Virgin River.

Bank protection, Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8534 ; ZION 8534

River bank protection, Virgin River. Laborers and equipment.

River bank protection, Virgin River. Laborers and equipment. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8535 ; ZION 8535

Of river bank protection, Virgin River, with equipment (front end loader and dredge).

Of river bank protection, Virgin River, with equipment (front end loader and dredge). ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8536 ; ZION 8536

Flood damage - washed out road near Court of the Patriarchs.

Flood damage - washed out road near Court of the Patriarchs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8538 ; ZION 8538

Flood damage - washed out road near Court of the Patriarchs in Zion Canyon .

Flood damage - washed out road near Court of the Patriarchs in Zion Canyon . ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8539 ; ZION 8539

December 6, 1966 flood waters near the Watchman amphitheater.

December 6, 1966 flood waters near the Watchman amphitheater. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8542 ; ZION 8542

The December 6, 1966 flood damage - near Watchman amphitheater. Debris, boulders, damaged truck are visible after the water receded.

The December 6, 1966 flood damage - near Watchman amphitheater. Debris, boulders, damaged truck are visible after the water receded. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8543 ; ZION 8543

The December 6, 1966 flood, waters and debris still flowing near Watchman amphitheater. Taken from the campground road looking south. Eagle Crags in the far distance.

The December 6, 1966 flood, waters and debris still flowing near Watchman amphitheater. Taken from the campground road looking south. Eagle Crags in the far distance. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8544 ; ZION 8544

December 6, 1966 flood waters as they are beginning to recede- near Watchman amphitheater. View looking south, Eagle Crags in far background.

December 6, 1966 flood waters as they are beginning to recede- near Watchman amphitheater. View looking south, Eagle Crags in far background. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8545 ; ZION 8545

The December 6, 1966 flood damage - in Watchman campground near amphitheater. Image shows truck caught in water current.

The December 6, 1966 flood damage - in Watchman campground near amphitheater. Image shows truck caught in water current. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8546 ; ZION 8546

The December 6, 1966 flood damage - in Watchman campground near amphitheater with damaged truck, debris, and erosion after the water receded.

The December 6, 1966 flood damage - in Watchman campground near amphitheater with damaged truck, debris, and erosion after the water receded. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8547 ; ZION 8547

Of December 6, 1966 flood damage - in Watchman campground near amphitheater. Image shows amphitheater, erosion of ground, a corner of a damaged truck and receded water.

Of December 6, 1966 flood damage - in Watchman campground near amphitheater. Image shows amphitheater, erosion of ground, a corner of a damaged truck and receded water. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8548 ; ZION 8548

High water at new bridges and damage to revetments.

High water at new bridges and damage to revetments. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8549 ; ZION 8549

High water at new bridges and damage to revetments.

High water at new bridges and damage to revetments. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8550 ; ZION 8550

Flood damage repair - Zion Canyon, flood. Between Birch Creek and Pine Creek on scenic drive. Damage repaired spring 1967.

Flood damage repair - Zion Canyon, flood. Between Birch Creek and Pine Creek on scenic drive. Damage repaired spring 1967. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8556 ; ZION 8556

Flood damage repair - Zion Canyon, December 1966 flood. Between Birch Creek and Pine Creek on scenic drive.

Flood damage repair - Zion Canyon, December 1966 flood. Between Birch Creek and Pine Creek on scenic drive. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8560 ; ZION 8560

Flood damage repair - Zion Canyon, December 1966 flood. Tractor moving debris. Between Birch Creek and Pine Creek on scenic drive.

Flood damage repair - Zion Canyon, December 1966 flood. Tractor moving debris. Between Birch Creek and Pine Creek on scenic drive. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8562 ; ZION 8562

Grader clears flood debris off road near South Entrance.

Grader clears flood debris off road near South Entrance. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8563 ; ZION 8563

Debris swept into parking area at dormitory by flood. Partially marooned car, ranger dorm.

Debris swept into parking area at dormitory by flood. Partially marooned car, ranger dorm. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8577 ; ZION 8577

Cleanup of flood damage at ranger dorm. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8578 frame 1.]

Cleanup of flood damage at ranger dorm. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8578 frame 1.] ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8578 N1862 ; ZION 8578 Frame 2

Cleanup of flood damage at ranger dorm. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8578 frame 2.]

Cleanup of flood damage at ranger dorm. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8578 frame 2.] ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8578 ; ZION 8578 Frame 1

Grader clearing debris from roadway after flood damage.

Grader clearing debris from roadway after flood damage. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8580 ; ZION 8580

Amount of debris collected first day after flood. Material stockpiled for road construction. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8581 frame 2.]

Amount of debris collected first day after flood. Material stockpiled for road construction. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8581 frame 2.] ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8581 Frame 1 ; ZION 8581 Frame 1

Amount of debris collected first day after flood. Material stockpiled for road construction. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8581 frame 2.]

Amount of debris collected first day after flood. Material stockpiled for road construction. [One of two images on single strip of film. See also ZION 8581 frame 2.] ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8581 Frame 2 ; ZION 8581 Frame 2

Amount of debris collected first day after flood. Truck dumping debris material stockpiled for road construction.

Amount of debris collected first day after flood. Truck dumping debris material stockpiled for road construction. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8582 ; ZION 8582

Flood damage on park road near utility area.

Flood damage on park road near utility area. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8585 ; ZION 8585

Flood damage on park road near utility area.

Flood damage on park road near utility area. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8586 ; ZION 8586

Debris swept into parking area at dormitory by flood. Water and mud entered basement.

Debris swept into parking area at dormitory by flood. Water and mud entered basement. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8587 ; ZION 8587

Flood damage - 0.68-inch of rain in a few minutes. Debris swept over bridge.

Flood damage - 0.68-inch of rain in a few minutes. Debris swept over bridge. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8588 ; ZION 8588

Of flood damage - washed out terrace dam of irrigation system near Visitor Center.

Of flood damage - washed out terrace dam of irrigation system near Visitor Center. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8592 ; ZION 8592

Flood damage - end loader clearing park roads of debris after heavy rains of September 17 and 18, 1961.

Flood damage - end loader clearing park roads of debris after heavy rains of September 17 and 18, 1961. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8596 ; ZION 8596

Flood damage - remains of Birch Creek suspension footbridge at Court of the Patriarchs.

Flood damage - remains of Birch Creek suspension footbridge at Court of the Patriarchs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8597 ; ZION 8597

Partial collapse of Coal pits Wash bridge on State Route 15 (now State Route 9). This plus landslides down river closed the approach road to park for 24 hours. See ZION 8599, 8600, and 8601 also.

Partial collapse of Coal pits Wash bridge on State Route 15 (now State Route 9). This plus landslides down river closed the approach road to park for 24 hours. See ZION 8599, 8600, and 8601 also. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8598 ; ZION 8598

Partial collapse of Coal pits Wash bridge on State Route 15 (now State Route 9). Image shows several people viewing the damage and debris of the 'Great Flood of September' which claimed the lives of 5 persons in the Narrows on September 17, 1961. The flood waters have receded considerably and show the flotsam and destruction caused by the floods on the Virgin River. [See ZION 8598 , ZION 8600, and ZION 8601.]

Partial collapse of Coal pits Wash bridge on State Route 15 (now State Route 9). Image shows several people viewing the damage and debris of the 'Great Flood of September' which claimed the lives of 5 persons in the Narrows on September 17, 1961. The flood

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship.

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8602 ; ZION 8602

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship.

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8603 ; ZION 8603

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship.

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8604 ; ZION 8604

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship.

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8605 ; ZION 8605

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship.

Flood damage to rock wall on Virgin River, a quarter mile south of Court of Patriarchs. Record of damage or defective workmanship. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8606 ; ZION 8606

Flood damage to Virgin River bank. Near Temple of Sinawava.

Flood damage to Virgin River bank. Near Temple of Sinawava. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8612 ; ZION 8612

Equipment working on section 12, Virgin River.

Equipment working on section 12, Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8614 ; ZION 8614

Flood damage - West Rim Trail bridge near Grotto Campground.

Flood damage - West Rim Trail bridge near Grotto Campground. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8615 ; ZION 8615

Mud and rock slides on park road near Weeping Rock and Red Point.

Mud and rock slides on park road near Weeping Rock and Red Point. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8618 ; ZION 8618

Mud and rock slides on park road.

Mud and rock slides on park road. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8619 ; ZION 8619

Flood damage - tractor cleaning up flood damage in Zion Canyon.

Flood damage - tractor cleaning up flood damage in Zion Canyon. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8623 ; ZION 8623

Flood damage - washed out culvert and portion of road near Maloney Hill.

Flood damage - washed out culvert and portion of road near Maloney Hill. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8624 ; ZION 8624

Flood damage - washed out culvert and portion of road near Maloney Hill, Kolob area.

Flood damage - washed out culvert and portion of road near Maloney Hill, Kolob area. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8625 ; ZION 8625

River work, pouring cement for revetment work.

River work, pouring cement for revetment work. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8650 ; ZION 8650

River work. Pouring cement for revetment work.

River work. Pouring cement for revetment work. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8651 ; ZION 8651

Flood damage along Virgin River.

Flood damage along Virgin River. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8652 ; ZION 8652

Debris from flood at South Entrance.

Debris from flood at South Entrance. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 8653 ; ZION 8653

Virgin River in flood stage at the area of the 'Great Slide' below the Court of the Patriarchs.

Virgin River in flood stage at the area of the 'Great Slide' below the Court of the Patriarchs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9013 ; ZION 9013

Virgin River in flood stage at the area of the 'Great Slide' below the Court of the Patriarchs. This flood claimed the lives of 5 hikers in the Narrows.

Virgin River in flood stage at the area of the 'Great Slide' below the Court of the Patriarchs. This flood claimed the lives of 5 hikers in the Narrows. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9014 ; ZION 9014

Virgin River in flood stage at the area of the 'Great Slide' below the Court of the Patriarchs.

Virgin River in flood stage at the area of the 'Great Slide' below the Court of the Patriarchs. ; ZION Museum and Archives Image ZION 9015 ; ZION 9015