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2021 Map of Piute Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park and the Kaibab National Forest meet in this landscape of dramatic elevation changes and essential water catchments. The northern reaches are defined by massive geologic features such as Diana Temple, Vesta Temple, and Pollux Temple, alongside prominent overlooks like Piute Point and Jicarilla Point. These high points drop into deep drainage systems including Turquoise Canyon, Sapphire Canyon, and Topaz Canyon, which eventually feed toward the Colorado River corridor.

Logistics across this high desert environment are anchored by a series of named tanks, such as Ike Smith Tank, Sam Moore Tank, and Upper Wagner Tank, which have historically provided vital water for livestock and wildlife. Movement through the area follows established paths like Boundary Road Trl and the historic Supai Village Old 328 Rd.. The presence of Jicarilla Bridge and Fire Rd 328 reflects the infrastructure required for forest management and back-country access in Coconino County.