2014 Map of Kanabownits Spring

About this map

Kaibab National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park converge on this high-elevation plateau, where the landscape is defined by the transition from dense forest to the dramatic drop-offs of the North Rim. The central section of the map reveals a complex network of canyons and ridges, including Kanabownits Canyon and the notable Kanabownits Spring. The nomenclature reflects a distinct Arthurian theme applied to the landforms, evidenced by features such as Galahad Point, Bedivere Point, and the deep voids of Modred Abyss and Gawain Abyss. Smaller water sources like Coffee Lake and Bear Lake provide critical reference points in an otherwise arid and deeply dissected terrain. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Shinumo Amphitheater, illustrating the massive geological scale of the canyon systems before they descend toward the Colorado River drainage.