2014 Map of Emmett Wash

About this map

Vermilion Cliffs dominate the central landscape of this Coconino County region, where the high desert terrain of the Paria Plateau drops precipitously toward the Colorado River corridor. This 2014 survey documents the rugged intersection of massive geological formations and modern transportation routes, notably US 89-Alt as it traverses the House Rock Valley. The southeastern portion of the map is defined by the deep incision of Marble Canyon and the northern boundary of Grand Canyon National Park. Local aviation and ranching history are represented by the Cliff Dwellers Airport and several private roads like Mariah's Way. The map also traces the complex drainage systems of the high desert, including the winding course of Emmett Wash and S Fork Soap Cr, which carve through the arid plateaus toward the Colorado River.