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1988 Map of Buffalo Ranch

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Buffalo Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Buffalo Ranch and its remote Landing Strip sit at the intersection of several distinct administrative boundaries in northern Coconino County. The landscape is defined by the profound depths of Marble Canyon, where the Colorado River carves through the eastern portion of the sheet. This 1988 provisional survey captures the area just before significant modern management changes, showing a complex network of resource management through the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve and Kaibab National Forest.

A series of vital water catchments, including Navajo Tank and Tank No 8, are scattered across the high ground to support livestock and wildlife. Along the river, notable landmarks such as Royal Arches, Hansbrough Point, and the Triple Alcoves offer precision for those studying the river corridor. The western edge is protected by the Saddle Mountain Wilderness, highlighting the contrast between the open grazing lands of the ranch and the steep walls of South Canyon.