2021 Map of Explorers Monument

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park dominates this section of the Arizona landscape, where the Colorado River carves through the earth at Granite Gorge. The mapping reveals a series of expansive geological features named for historical figures and ancient civilizations, such as De Vaca Terrace, Marcos Terrace, and Montezuma Point. Significant river navigation points include the Hakatai Rapids and Waltenberg Rapids, which mark the river's descent. To the south, the terrain transitions into the Kaibab National Forest, accessible by routes like Topocoba Hilltop Rd. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for isolated water sources critical to the area's history, including Mexican Jack Tank and Hidden Log Tank, set against the backdrop of massive formations like Mt Huethawali Darwin Plateau and the Explorers Monument.