41-835.01. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. " Board" means the state board on geographic and historic names.

2. " Geographic features" means mountains, canyons, gulches, streams, streambeds or channels whether flowing or dry, natural bridges, natural lakes, natural monuments, mesas, deserts, forests, springs, water holes, cliffs, chasms and other similar natural objects, places or things.

3. " Historic road" means a highway, street, road or route that is of historical or cultural significance in the settlement and development of this state and that is established or designated as a historic road by the board.

4. " Parkway" means an area along either or both sides of a highway, street, road or route that is acquired in fee or by easement by the governmental body having jurisdiction over the highway, street, road or route for the protection of geographic, natural flora or scenic values and that is established or designated as a parkway by the board.

5. " Places of historical significance" or " historic place" means objects, places or things that are associated with or named after people, places or events of historical significance, including historic roads, scenic roads, parkways, artificial bridges, dams, artificial lakes, parks, mining districts, artificial monuments, roads, trails or other similar artificial objects, places or things.

6. " Scenic road" means a highway, street, road or route through a scenic area that is established or designated as a scenic road by the board.