2018 Map of Navajo Bridge

About this map

Marble Canyon and the iconic Navajo Bridge serve as the primary human touchpoints in this 2018 survey of the northern Arizona high desert. The landscape is defined by the deep incision of the Colorado River, which separates the high, arid Paria Plateau and its Sand Hills from the rising elevations of the Vermilion Cliffs. This area marks a critical transition between Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Canyon National Park, where the river's descent is marked by features like Badger Creek Rapids. Small-scale aviation and tourism infrastructure are evident at the Marble Canyon Airport and along Lees Ferry Rd. Geologic landmarks and named drainage systems, such as Cathedral Wash, Badger Canyon, and Powells Monument, provide a detailed look at the hydrology and landforms of the Coconino County backcountry.