Indian route (United States)
 Highway marker (shield) for Indian Route 18 | |
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An Indian route is a type of minor
Description
Indian routes are signed by shields featuring a downward-pointing arrowhead with varying designs depending on the state and/or reservation. Maintenance of these routes varies by locality and could be the responsibility of the BIA, a given tribal nation, or both. BIA route numbers are used on sign posts, atlas maps, plans, programs, reports, and other bureau records requiring similar identification. A spur to an existing route is always assigned its own route number.[2]
Historical usage
Historically, the term "Indian route" referred to one or more components of an extensive network of trails used by
Sections
Contemporary Indian routes are divided into sections, each of which represents a discrete and specifically defined portion of the route.[2] Sections are usually numbered 10, 20, 30, etc. in one of the orders that the sections would be traversed during travel. A section break occurs when it is necessary to accurately report data associated with a change in the nature of the route. In particular, a section break is required whenever any of the following occur:[2]
- The route crosses a state boundary
- The route crosses a county boundary
- The route crosses a reservation boundary
- The route crosses a congressional district boundary
- A bridge begins
- A bridge ends.
- The surface type changes
- The standard to which the road was constructed changes
- There is a significant change to the condition of the road
The
See also
U.S. Roads portal
References
- ^ Bureau of Indian Affairs Manual โ Road Maintenance (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Indian Affairs. pp. 1.1โ1.6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 July 2010. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016 – via web.archive.org.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ a b c "Coding Guide and Instructions for IRR Inventory" (PDF). bia.gov. Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Indian Affairs. 21 Oct 2004. p. 1. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ ISBN 9780684805337.
- ^ Nixon, Nina L. "Pinta Trail". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 18 Feb 2016.
External links
- Indian Route 1, Hualapai Indian Reservation (video, 1:35 min.) โ Indian Route 1 starts at Peach Springs, Arizona and ends at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.