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2014 Map of Fern Glen Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fern Glen Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Colorado River carves through the heart of the Grand Canyon National Park on this 2014 survey, marking the boundary between Mohave and Coconino counties. The map highlights a series of formidable river features, including the Hundred and Sixty-four Mile Rapids and Glen Rapids. These watercourses are flanked by a complex system of side canyons such as Fern Glen Canyon, National Canyon, and Tuckup Canyon, which feed into the main river channel from the surrounding high plateaus.

Scattered water sources like Schmutz Spring and Cottonwood Spring appear across the arid terrain, while distinctive geological formations including The Dome, Conglomerate Arch, and Alamo Window provide essential navigational landmarks. The map illustrates the vertical landscape at the intersection of several townships, showing the intricate drainage patterns that define the northern Arizona wilderness before the river continues its westward course.