2014 Map of Quartermaster Canyon

About this map

Grand Canyon West Airport serves as a critical point of access on the high plateau overlooking the complex drainage systems of the Hualapai Reservation. The landscape is defined by deep incisions through the Colorado Plateau, where the Colorado River creates the Lower Granite Gorge and moves through turbulent stretches like Wards Cove Rapids and Waterfall Rapids. This 2014 survey documents a land managed through significant environmental designations, where Grand Canyon National Park meets the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Human infrastructure is largely limited to seasonal water management and remote access, with features such as Boulder Tank, Jeff Tank, and Jackson Tank positioned across the high flats to support life in this arid region. Traces of historical movement and exploration remain visible in landmarks like Quartermaster Springs and the winding course of Quartermaster Point Rd.