2012 Map of Point Imperial

About this map

Point Imperial dominates the western elevation of this high-country landscape, providing a critical vantage point overlooking the complex drainage systems that feed into the Colorado River to the east. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent landforms and named overlooks, including Seiber Point, Marion Point, and Bourke Point, which separate the various branches of Nankoweap Cr and Little Nankoweap Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote network of Forest Service roads, such as FS RD 8910 and Cape Royal Rd, which provide the only vehicle access to these isolated points. Cultural and geological landmarks like Kolb Arch and Mount Hayden are precisely located among the named buttes, such as Woolsey Butte, Hancock Butte, and Novinger Butte, highlighting the intricate vertical geography and the specific nomenclature used by the U.S. Geological Survey to identify features within this section of Coconino County.