1892 Map of Mt. Trumbull

About this map

The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River defines the southern edge of this early survey, where the river winds through deep topographic contours beneath the Shiwits Plateau. Recorded by the Powell Survey just before the turn of the century, the landscape is marked by essential water sources for travelers and livestock, including Trumbull Spring, Pakoon Spring, and Cane Spring. The presence of Pierce Ferry on the Colorado River highlights a critical crossing point in this northwestern corner of Mohave county. To the east, the volcanic peaks of the Uinkaret Plateau rise, featuring Mt Trumbull and Mt Logan. The map illustrates a dramatic vertical world where the Hurricane Ledge and Wash Cliffs create massive natural barriers between the high desert plateaus and the deep drainages of Grand Wash.