Loading map...

2021 Map of Desert View

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Desert View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Desert View serves as a primary access point to the South Rim's eastern reaches within Grand Canyon National Park. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, where high overlooks like Navajo Point and Lipan Point gaze down upon the winding Colorado River. The complex topography of the inner canyon is revealed through names like Basalt Canyon and Tanner Canyon, while the high desert plateaus transition into the Kaibab National Forest to the south.

A network of rugged pathways, including the Beamer Trl and Cape Solitude Trl, provides a detailed look at how hikers and researchers navigate these vertical spaces. The map highlights the intersection of natural geologic monuments like Espejo Butte and the Palisades of the Desert with infrastructure such as Desert View Drive and the Desert View Campground Loop, reflecting the area's dual role as a wilderness preserve and a managed destination for public exploration.