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1903 Map of Bright Angel

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Kaibab Plateau and the deeply carved walls of the Granite Gorge dominate this 1903 survey, documenting the early development of rim-to-rim infrastructure before the modern park era. On the south rim, the terminus of the Grand Canyon RR anchors the settlement of Grand Canyon, where the El Tovar Hotel stands near the Powell Memorial. This map captures a crucial transition from private pioneering ventures to formal management, showing a network of rugged paths including the Bright Angel Trail, Hermit Trail, and Tonto Trail. The presence of Phantom Ranch and the Suspension Bridge near the mouth of Bright Angel Creek indicates the burgeoning importance of trans-canyon travel, while remote outposts like Cottonwood Camp and the Bright Angel Ranger Station dot the northern climbs toward Marble Flats.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:48,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain