Housing lush springs in the arid Arizona Strip, Pipe Spring has historically been a valuable resource for the Kaibab Paiute tribe, Mormon pioneers, and the evolving Southwest landscape. Established as a park by presidential proclamation in 1923, the site served an important role in the National Park Service’s early development of Southwest region scenic attractions and transportation networks. For contemporary audiences, the park’s built resources (Winsor Castle, East and West Cabins and Ponds) reflect each of these narratives, offering rich archeological evidence that offers multiple perspectives into the site’s history and presentation. |