1962 Map of Kanab Point

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Havasupai Indian Reservation lands sit at the southern edge of this 1962 topographic survey, where the turquoise waters of Havasu Creek flow toward the Colorado River. The intricate canyon systems of the Grand Canyon National Monument and Grand Canyon National Park meet here, revealing the transition from the Kanab Plateau down to the Middle Granite Gorge. Researchers can locate specialized sites like a Cem and Mine near the reservation boundary, alongside landmarks like Beaver Falls and Havasu Falls. The geography is defined by sheer drops and narrow passages, such as Hundred and Forty Mile Canyon and Specter Chasm. A few modern human touches, including a Campground and a Jeep Trail, provide evidence of recreational use and access during the early 1960s within the surrounding Kaibab National Forest.