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1981 Map of Tusayan East

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Tusayan East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Tusayan stands as a primary gateway along the southern boundary of Grand Canyon National Park on this 1981 survey. The surrounding landscape, largely protected within the Kaibab National Forest, is defined by an extensive network of artificial water sources essential for livestock and wildlife in this arid environment. Named features such as Reed Tank, Watson Tank, and Miller Step Tank are scattered across the terrain, indicating the historical management of the range.

The presence of the Tusayan Ranger Station and Ten X Campground reflects the area's development for tourism and forestry management. Topography is marked by significant drainages like Coconino Wash and Rain Tank Wash, while Skinner Ridge dominates the southeastern quadrant. The map also delineates the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve, highlighting the complex overlapping jurisdictions of federal land use near the canyon rim during the early 1980s.