1988 Map of Dog Point

About this map

Saddle Mountain rises as a central landmark in this remote corner of Northern Arizona, where the high-altitude terrain of the Kaibab National Forest meets the protected reaches of the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Tater Canyon and Wildcat Canyon, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Colorado River's north rim. The presence of water sources such as Tater Canyon Springs, Crystal Spring, and the high-elevation Dog Lake highlights the critical infrastructure for both wildlife and early range management in this arid environment. Significant geological features, including the Marble Sinkhole and Wildcat Cave, offer specific points of interest for those studying the karst topography of the region. Transportation across these ridges is preserved through historic routes like the Upper Dog Canyon Pack Trail, providing evidence of how this territory was navigated before modern road development.