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1886 Map of Kaibab

Name: 1886 Topographic Map of Kaibab
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Triangulation and topography by the Powell Survey defines this reconnaissance of northern Arizona, tracing the dramatic verticality of the Colorado River corridor before the establishment of the modern national park system. The landscape is dominated by the massive rise of the Kaibab Plateau and the Coconino Plateau, punctuated by isolated water sources vital to early travel and ranching such as Pipe Spring, Moccasin Spring, and House Rock Spring.

Remote land-use patterns are evident in the designation of the Tusayan National Forest and the Grand Canyon National Monument, while the northern portion of the sheet tracks the Arizona Boundary Line against the Vermilion Cliffs. Significant internal features like De Motte Park and named formations such as Shiva Temple reflect the early scientific naming conventions of the era's explorers. The map serves as a primary record of the region's hydrography, noting essential landmarks like Mangum Spring and the drainage of Tapeats Creek.