1988 Map of Kanabownits Spring

About this map

Kaibab National Forest and the Grand Canyon National Park meet in this 1980s topographical study of the North Rim, showing the transition from high-altitude timber to the dramatic erosional features of the canyon. A lone Lookout Tower stands above Kanabownits Spring and the Kanabownits Canyon floor, marking a critical observation point in the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve. The landscape is defined by vast depressions and sheer drops like the Shinumo Amphitheater and Gawain Abyss. Prominent overlooks including Galahad Point and Bedivere Point offer views over the Walla Valley and the complex drainage systems of Crystal Creek and Dragon Creek. The map documents the intricate network of canyons, from South Fork Canyon to Big Spring Canyon, illustrating the remote wilderness character of Coconino County before modern shifts in park management.