2021 Map of Phantom Ranch

About this map

Phantom Ranch and Indian Garden represent the primary human touchpoints in this rugged vertical landscape, situated along the complex drainage of Bright Angel Creek. The topography is defined by the massive descent into Granite Gorge, where the Colorado River passes beneath engineering feats like the Silver Bridge and the Kaibab Suspension Bridge. To the south, the development of the South Rim is evident through the road and trail networks at Mather Point and Yavapai Point, including the Mather Campground Trail and Trailer Village Road. The map tracks a dense web of backcountry routes, from the Bright Angel Trail to the Arizona National Scenic Trail, connecting high overlooks such as Zoroaster Temple and Cheops Pyramid with the inner canyon's remote springs and rapids.