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Guenther, K. Low maintenance roads for ranch, fire and utilities access: A practical field guide. Clyde, CA, Wildland Solutions.

Abstract

Concept and design principles for dirt roads maintained on two or three year cycle. Contains clear descriptions and drawings of grade, cross-slope, drains, width, climbing turns, switchbacks, rounding the point of a ridge, and stream crossings. All the principles described apply to OHV routes. Includes a glossary of road construction terms.

 

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