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1962 Map of Bright Angel

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bright Angel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Grand Canyon National Park is documented here at a pivot point in its mid-century infrastructure development. The settlement at Grand Canyon shows the terminal of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad alongside modernizing facilities like the N P S Training Sch, Visitor Center, and a dedicated Trailer Park. Down in the Inner Gorge, the layout of Phantom Ranch and the vital Gaging Stations along the Colorado River illustrate the operational side of river management and canyon tourism.

The landscape is defined by its classical and mythological nomenclature, from the Hindu Amphitheater and Shiva Temple to the Zoroaster Temple. Notable water sources for early backcountry travelers are identified, including Indian Gardens, Roaring Springs, and Dripping Springs. This survey, field-checked in 1962, provides a precise record of the trail networks and canyon-rim developments before the modern era of high-volume visitation.