2014 Map of Tusayan East

About this map

Tusayan stands at the gateway to the northern Arizona plateau, positioned where the high desert transitions into the protected lands of Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest. This 2014 survey captures a landscape defined by critical water management in an arid environment, where numerous livestock or wildlife water sources like Long Jim Tank, Hualapai Tank, and McRae Tank dot the forest floor. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the winding Coconino Wash and Little Red Horse Wash, which navigate the subtle rises of Skinner Ridge. Recreation and travel are central to the area's modern character, highlighted by the passage of the Arizona National Scenic Trail through the timber. Forest service access is documented via routes such as Halfway Tank Rd and Red Skinner Rd, reflecting the infrastructure required to manage these public lands.