1 4 A Plan for the Development of the 



unlimited freedom of action and the administration an undi- 

 minished jurisdiction. 



This tract will also constitute an " official" approach to the 

 canyon. It offers a route by which the casual visitor may pass 

 directly to the canyon rim without crossing restricted ground or 

 becoming beholden to any persons or powers. While the value 

 of this, consideration may seem more psychological than practical, 

 some future shift of circumstance may raise it to 'a very serious 

 level. 



I have had further in mind the possibility that this area might 

 some day supply the opportunity for developing an artistically 

 effective introduction for the canyon view. Such a stupendous 

 landscape really requires some introduction. The approach now 

 used by custom is wholly lacking in all the elements which any 

 landscape architect or other artist might wish to bring to such an 

 overture. I confess that I do not see my way clear to the devel- 

 opment of this idea at the present time, but I sincerely trust that 

 at some future day the purpose may be fully realized. 



For the immediate future I recommend that Government Par 

 be very simply treated. The outlook along the rim will be p 

 served and, as far as needful, protected by a rustic stone w 

 The native timber back from the rim will be preserved and i 

 proved, the dead trees being removed and the whole tract made 

 clean and attractive. Seats will be provided, and any other 

 simple features which may add interest to the space will be 

 introduced.. 



The principal improvement proposed for immediate construction 

 is a broad, straight walk Tusayan Mall rising by rustic stone 

 steps from its junction with Grand View Road and running 

 northward to the rim. This walk should be made dignified and 

 inviting and of sufficient dimensions and importance to sugges 

 that it leads to something worth while. 



