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2021 Map of Snap Draw

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Snap Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The northern reaches of Grand Canyon National Park meet the high desert plateau in this detailed survey of northwestern Arizona. The landscape is defined by the dramatic ascent of the Upper Grand Wash Cliffs, where the terrain rises sharply from deep drainage systems like Snap Canyon and Gardner Canyon. Cattle ranching and land management are evident through a network of isolated water sources essential for survival in this arid environment, including Gardner Tank, Snap Tank, and the remote Tincanebitts Tank.

Navigation through this intricate topography relies on established tracks like Red 1012 and the 1679a Trl, which wind toward prominent overlooks such as Mustang Point and Tincanebitts Point. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural geologic features and the administrative boundaries of the National Park and public lands, as seen in the rugged descent of Tincanebitts Canyon and Dry Canyon toward the Colorado River corridor.