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2014 Map of Bitter Springs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bitter Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through northern Arizona on this 2014 survey, marking a sharp boundary for the Grand Canyon National Park. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, from the riverbed features like Soap Creek Rapids and Sheer Wall Rapids to the heights of Echo Cliffs and Red Point. Along the western edge, Rider Canyon and House Rock Valley lead toward the river, while the eastern plateau is characterized by the Petal Hills and Little Valley.

Human activity is concentrated along the arterial roads, with Us-89-Alt and Us-89 serving as the primary corridors. The small community of Bitter Springs sits at the junction of these routes near the southern map edge, while Marble Canyon and the Cliff Dwellers Airport provide access to the north. Local landmarks such as the namesake Bitter Spring and the Salt Weed Bench provide navigational anchors in this arid region.