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1886 Map of Kaibab

Name: 1886 Topographic Map of Kaibab
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1900
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through the Colorado Plateau in this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance survey. The landscape is defined by massive geographic features and the vital presence of water sources in an arid climate. To the north, the Vermilion Cliffs and Shinarump Cliffs rise above Antelope Valley, while isolated springs like Pipe Spring and Moccasin Spring mark critical stopovers for early travelers and settlers near the Arizona Boundary Line.

The central portion of the map showcases the complex network of drainages feeding into the main canyon, including Kanab Creek and Shinumo Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Point Sublime, Shivas Temple, and Powells Plateau offer distinct reference points for early explorers of the Kaibab Plateau. The presence of several ponds in De Motte Park indicates the varied topography found on the high plateaus during this era of western expansion.