2011 Map of Nelson

About this map

Nelson occupies a strategic position in the southwestern corner of this survey, where it is defined by the convergence of the Truxton Wash and Nelson Canyon. The landscape is etched by seasonal water sources and deep incisions in the earth, most notably Faught Canyon to the west. This area serves as a transit corridor for both aviation and overland travel, housing both the Hualapai Airport and the Grand Canyon Caverns Airport. The infrastructure reflects the high-desert environment's reliance on managed water, marked by sites like Limestone Tank and Bull-Pasture Tank. Local history and genealogy are centered around the Nelson Cemetery, located just north of the primary settlement. The road network, including the Hualapai Reservation Rd and Indian Rte 19, indicates the importance of these routes for connecting the tribal lands and remote outposts to the wider region.