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2018 Map of Bitter Springs

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bitter Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park borders the high desert landscape of Coconino County, where the Colorado River carves through the dramatic depths of Marble Canyon. This 2018 survey documents a region defined by verticality and seasonal water, from the heights of Echo Cliffs to the river's edge at Browns Cove. The river corridor is marked by navigational hazards including Soap Creek Rapids, Sheer Wall Rapids, and House Rock Rapids, reflecting the intense topography of the canyon floor.

Surface features indicate a landscape shaped by drainage systems such as Jackass Cr and Tanner Wash. Transportation and access are centered around Alt 89 and the Cliff Dwellers Airport, while the settlement at Bitter Spring sits below the western face of the cliffs. Unique landforms like Salt Weed Bench, the Petal Hills, and Antelope Pass provide distinct landmarks for researchers tracing the geography of northern Arizona.