1988 Map of Shiva Temple

About this map

Shiva Temple rises prominently as an isolated mesa within the heart of Grand Canyon National Park, surrounded by deep drainages and named geological formations. This 1980s topographical survey documents the mythological naming conventions used by early explorers, identifying massive stone features like the Osiris Temple, Isis Temple, and Tower of Ra. Along the southern edge of the sheet, the Colorado River carves through the Granite Gorge, where the turbulent Crystal Rapids and the winding Tonto Trail are clearly marked. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with systems such as Crystal Creek, Trinity Creek, and Phantom Creek cutting through the high plateaus and points, including Claude Birdseye Point and Point Sublime.