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2018 Map of Tusayan East

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Tusayan East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Tusayan stands as the primary gateway to the high plateau country of northern Arizona, situated where the high desert meets the dense timber of the Kaibab National Forest. This landscape is defined by the high-elevation drainage of Long Jim Canyon and the prominent Skinner Ridge to the southeast. The map reveals an intricate network of primitive forest tracks, such as Halfway Tank Rd. and Twin Tank Old '302 Rd, which crisscross the territory to serve a series of vital water catchments including McRae Tank, Watson Tank, and Miller Seep Tank.

The northeastern portion of the sheet transitions into Grand Canyon National Park, providing a detailed view of the terrain just before the rim. The Arizona National Scenic Trail winds through the forest, tracing the historical and modern transit corridor of this region. This survey captures the specialized infrastructure of the Coconino plateau, where the management of scarce water resources through named tanks was essential for the ranching and forestry operations that preceded the modern tourism economy.