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2021 Map of Nankoweap Mesa

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Nankoweap Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Colorado River currents define the western edge of this territory within Grand Canyon National Park, where the water transitions through Nankoweap Rapids and Kwagunt Rapids. This 2021 survey documents the dramatic verticality of the canyon system, from the depths of Marble Canyon to the high elevations of Nankoweap Mesa and Malgosa Crest. The map reveals a landscape shaped by drainage networks, including Tatahatso Wash and the convergent paths of Nankoweap Creek and Little Nankoweap Creek.

Backcountry access is marked by the Colorado River Trail, Nankoweap Trail, and the Nankoweap Delta Trail, which provide passage through the complex topography of Nankoweap Canyon and Kwagunt Canyon. Named landmarks such as Gray Castle, Desert Facade, and Blue Moon Bench offer specific points of reference for researchers studying the geomorphology of the eastern Grand Canyon and the remote northern reaches accessed via Indian Route 6110.