1906 Map of Bright Angel
USGS Topo · Published 1938About this map
The Grand Canyon R.R. terminates at the south rim in this detailed survey, marking the early twentieth-century arrival of formal tourism to the area. Centered on the El Tovar Hotel, the map traces the intricate descent into the Granite Gorge via the Bright Angel Trail and Boucher Trail. This era of the park's history is characterized by established camps like Hermit Camp and Cottonwood Camp, alongside the newly constructed Suspension Bridge crossing the Colorado River near Phantom Ranch.
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Editions of this 1906 Bright Angel Map
9 editions found
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