Martha Sonntag Bradley Utah History Encyclopedia, 1994 Kanab, Utah, is a city celebrated for its breathtaking scenery, temperate climate, and sturdy settlers. A sort of oasis in the surrounding desert environment, Kanab’s wide, tree-lined streets and substantial architecture create a favorable atmosphere. The word Kanab comes from a Native American word for a willow basket used to carry an infant …
John Wesley Powell’s Headquarters at Kanab
Lyndia Carter History Blazer, December 1996 When John Wesley Powell’s crew of topographers, geologists, other scientists, artists, and photographers arrived in Kanab in 1871, the settlement was in its infancy. Only a few scattered houses stood outside the fort. Fruit trees, shade trees, and vines were just getting a start. Yet the town was a haven for men who had …