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2018 Map of Fishtail Mesa

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fishtail Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest dominate this landscape, revealing the complex erosion of the Colorado Plateau. The Colorado River cuts through the southern portion of the map, creating the Granite Narrows and passing through turbulent waters at Fishtail Rapids and Doris Rapid. High above the river corridor, the massive plateau of Fishtail Mesa and Olo Mesa define the upper elevations, where geological formations like Keyhole Natural Bridge have been sculpted by time.

Water sources are vital and scarce in this arid environment, marked by sites such as Indian Hollow Spring, Hualapai Spring, and Vaughn Spring. Along the river's edge, Deer Creek descends rapidly toward the canyon floor, culminating at Deer Creek Falls. This survey documents the intersection of Coconino and Mohave counties, showing the dramatic vertical relief between the rim country and the river bed.