2014 Map of Bat Cave

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park meets the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in this Mohave County landscape where the river transitions from canyon to reservoir. The eponymous Bat Cave is situated on the northern cliffs overlooking the Colorado River, a site of significant historical interest for guano mining operations during the mid-20th century. To the north, the Upper Grand Wash Cliffs and Fort Garrett Point define the southern edge of the Sanup Plateau. Further south, the map details the winding course of the Colorado River as it enters Lake Mead near the Lower Granite Gorge. This topographical study illustrates the complex drainage patterns of Tincanebits Canyon and Dry Canyon, showcasing the dramatic verticality where high desert plateaus drop toward the river floor.