1988 Map of Piute Point

About this map

Pollux Temple and Diana Temple rise as prominent geological formations in this section of the Arizona landscape, where the plateau meets the northern reaches of the Grand Canyon National Park. The land is defined by a series of dramatic drainages including Turquoise Canyon, Sapphire Canyon, and Agate Canyon, which carry runoff toward the Colorado River. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Kaibab National Forest and the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve, where the terrain becomes a network of washes and livestock water sources. Numerous named tanks, such as Sam Moore Tank, Little Rain Tank, and Ike Smith Tank, indicate the historical importance of water management for grazing in this arid environment. The presence of the Tonto Trail and the Salt River Meridian highlights the intersection of early transit routes and formal land surveying in the late twentieth century.