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1988 Map of Grand Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park undergoes significant development and recreational mapping in this 1980s-era study. The South Rim's primary infrastructure is highly detailed, showing the Grand Canyon village area, including a Trailer Park, Sewage Disposal Ponds, and various overlooks along the rim. Historic points of interest such as the Powell Memorial and Hermits Rest provide anchors for travelers along the Hermit Trail.

Deep in the Granite Gorge, the Colorado River is marked by a series of significant rapids, including Granite Rapids and Horn Creek Rapids. The map also traces the Lost Orphan Mine near the rim, an indication of the region's mining legacy prior to modern conservation efforts. Further south, the boundary of Kaibab National Forest contains specialized features like Horsethief Tank and Rowe Well, illustrating the complex water management required in this high-desert landscape.