2014 Map of Nankoweap Mesa

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through Grand Canyon National Park in this northern Arizona survey, defining a landscape of profound verticality and desert geography. High plateau features like Nankoweap Mesa and Blue Moon Bench rise above the river's eastern banks, while intricate drainages such as Little Nankoweap Canyon and Kwagunt Canyon demonstrate the erosive forces of seasonal water. Landmarks such as Gray Castle and Desert Facade represent the striking geological formations that line the canyon walls. Away from the river, the terrain flattens into expansive washes, notably Tatahoysa Wash, which carries runoff from the northeast toward the river. Human activity is marked primarily by the Marble Canyon Damsite Rd, which terminates near the rim of Marble Canyon, hinting at mid-century engineering interests in this remote stretch of the Colorado.