1906 Map of Bright Angel
USGS Topo · Published 1912About this map
The Colorado River carves through the heart of this early 20th-century landscape, dividing the Kaibab Plateau to the north from the Coconino Plateau to the south. This 1906 survey by Francois E. Matthes captures the area during the early years of organized tourism, centered on the Grand Canyon settlement and the Santa Fe System railroad terminus. The map reveals an intricate network of early paths including the Bright Angel Trail and the Tonto Trail, which provided access to reliable water sources like Indian Garden and Ribbon Falls.
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Editions of this 1906 Bright Angel Map
9 editions found
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