In Harmony with Nature

In Harmony with Nature (HM25AT)

Location: Nehalem, OR 97131 Tillamook County
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Country: United States of America
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N 45° 44.673', W 123° 57.64'

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During the early development of our national parks (1920s) an evolution in design ethics was taking shape. This design ethic emphasized and organic approach to architecture and landscape - designing in harmony with nature. Nature was the most important design element. All design decisions were subservient to the natural environment. Characteristic of this era were curvilinear roads that hugged the topography, sensitive siting that responded to nature, and the use of onsite natural materials - local stone and timbers.

A Scenic Road

This design philosophy gained momentum with the creation of a formal partnership between the National Park Service and the Bureau of Public Roads (now FHWA) in 1926. Roads constructed through this working arrangement included some of the best examples of road engineering and the most scenic roads in the United States.
The construction of the Oregon Coast Highway exemplifies this design approach. The road gracefully follows the contours of the mountain, accentuates the natural features of the landscape and displays elaborate stone walls and curbing. The road is scenic as well as functional with ample pullouts whereby motorists and cyclists can safely stop and appreciate the surrounding beauty.
The rock structures along this section of road, built between 1939 and

1941, span almost 4,000 feet and represent the largest highway rockwork project in Oregon - the engineering and construction are symbolic of an era when nature provided the elements of design.

Details

HM Number	HM25AT
Tags	Roads and Vehicles, Man Made Features
Placed By	Oregon Department of Transportation
Marker Condition	No reports yet
Date Added	Monday, February 5th, 2018 at 7:02pm PST -08:00

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UTM (WGS84 Datum)	10T E 425271 N 5066114
Decimal Degrees	45.74455000, -123.96066667
Degrees and Decimal Minutes	N 45° 44.673', W 123° 57.64'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds	45° 44' 40.38" N, 123° 57' 38.4" W
Driving Directions	Google Maps
Area Code(s)	503
Which side of the road?	Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal Address	At or near Oregon Coast Hwy, Nehalem OR 97131, US
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