Mt Logan and the Sawmill Mountains dominate the high terrain of this portion of the Arizona Strip, where the plateaus transition into the profound depths of the Colorado River drainage system. The map documents a landscape defined by dramatic geological subsidence and erosion, most notably at Hells Hole and the sweeping Whitmore Canyon. Portions of the southern and eastern quadrants fall within the protected boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Human activity in this isolated territory is represented by the Grand Canyon Bar Ten Airstrip and a network of remote water sources like Whitmore Spring and Woods Tank, essential for survival and livestock in this arid high-country environment. The detailed contours illustrate the complex topography of the Uinkaret Mountains, providing a modern look at a region historically significant for its volcanic features and cattle ranching history.
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1886 · Mt. Trumbull
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Mt. Trumbull
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Grand Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Grand Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Grand Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Grand Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Mt. Trumbull NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Vulcans Throne
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Whitmore Rapids
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Mt. Trumbull SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000