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1988 Map of Shiva Temple

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Shiva Temple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Grand Canyon National Park defines this 1988 landscape, where massive geological features are identified by names rooted in mythology and early exploration. Rising from the depths of Granite Gorge, prominent landmarks like Shiva Temple and Osiris Temple stand alongside Isis Temple and Tower of Ra. This survey captures the intricate drainage patterns that feed into the Colorado River, including the tumultuous Crystal Rapids at the mouth of Crystal Creek.

Navigation through this vertical wilderness is traced by the historic Tonto Trail, while named overlooks like Point Sublime and Claude Birdseye Point—named for the first Chief Topographic Engineer of the USGS—provide specific vantage points over the Hindu Amphitheater. The nomenclature reflects a specific era of topographic history, blending classical and theological references to describe the complex landforms carved by water systems such as Dragon Creek and Phantom Creek Canyon.