2014 Map of Navajo Bridge

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through northern Coconino County, serving as the dramatic boundary between Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The landscape is dominated by the massive rise of the Vermilion Cliffs and the sweeping Paria Plateau, where relief is marked by features like Horse Ridge and deep drainage channels including Cathedral Wash and Jackass Cr. Human passage through this canyon country is concentrated around the Navajo Bridge, a critical crossing point for Us-89-Alt. Near the bridge, the Marble Canyon Airport provides a small aviation footprint in an otherwise wilderness-dominated setting. The road network, featuring routes such as Lees Ferry Rd and the historic Honey Moon Trl, reveals how transportation corridors have been forced to navigate the extreme topography of the Arizona strip.