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1988 Map of Cape Solitude

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Colorado River flows through the heart of the Grand Canyon National Park, where its confluence with the Little Colorado River marks a sharp transition in the canyon landscape. This 1980s-era topographic survey shows the dramatic verticality of the Desert Facade and the Palisades of the Desert, which rise steeply toward Cape Solitude and Peshlakai Point. The map details a labyrinth of geological formations, from Gunther Castle to Temple Butte, and includes the turbulent waters of Sixtymile Rapids.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the Navajo Indian Reservation, reflecting the political and cultural boundaries that intersect this natural wonder. Evidence of historic resource exploration appears at a mine near the Lava Canyon Rapids. The hydrological network is intricately mapped, featuring Lava Spring and seasonal drainages like Chuar Creek and Awatubi Creek that have carved deep into the desert floor.