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1988 Map of Fishtail Mesa

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Fishtail Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Colorado River carves through the southern reaches of this landscape, creating dramatic elevation changes between the riverbed and the surrounding plateaus. This 1980s provisional study details the complex geography where Grand Canyon National Park meets the Kaibab National Forest, highlighting the transition from high-elevation mesas to deep canyon floors. Significant water features such as Fishtail Rapids and Deer Creek Falls are clearly marked along the river's path, while interior landmarks like Keyhole Natural Bridge suggest the unique geological formations found within the Hundred and Forty Mile Canyon.

Resource management and recreational boundaries are well-defined, showing the intersection of the Grand Canyon Wilderness and the Grand Canyon Nat Game Preserve. Topographical details emphasize the prominent Fishtail Mesa and its southern extension at Fishtail Point, while remote water sources including Vaughn Spring and Indian Hollow Spring indicate the critical points of hydration in this arid environment. The map also documents the Mohave and Coconino county line as it traverses the northern canyons.