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1906 Map of Bright Angel, 1912 Print
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1906 Map of Bright Angel

USGS Topo · Published 1912

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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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Map Details

Date Portrayed1906
Date Published1912
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:48,000
Physical Dimensions20.8 x 25.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain