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2012 Map of Tapeats Amphitheater

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tapeats Amphitheater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tapeats Amphitheater dominates this part of Coconino County, where the desert landscape drops toward the Colorado River at the Hundred and Thirtyfive Mile Rapids. The terrain is characterized by massive elevation changes between high points like Monument Point and the deeply carved Tapeats Cr. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, including Thunder Spring, which feeds the remarkably short Thunder River, and the remote Crazy Jug Spring.

Human presence is sparse, centered on seasonal and recreational locations such as Big Saddle Camp and the Indian Hollow Campground. The map traces a complex network of canyons, from Parissawampitts Canyon to Crazy Jug Canyon, revealing the intricate drainage patterns that flow into Surprise Valley. The nomenclature of the area, featuring names like Bridgers Knoll and Cogswell Butte, reflects the exploration and naming conventions of this high-desert plateau.