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2021 Map of Tusayan West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tusayan serves as a modern gateway to the high plateau country in this 2021 topographic study, where the Grand Canyon National Park Airport facilitates travel to one of the world's most recognizable natural wonders. The landscape is defined by the transition between the Kaibab National Forest and the southern boundary of Grand Canyon National Park. Historically significant routes, including the Shumway Village Old 328 Rd and Old "335" Rd., trace the path of earlier travel through the timber and high desert.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous livestock or wildlife watering points such as Griffin Tank, Rain Tank, and Coconino Wash Tank. The small settlement of Apex and the winding course of Long Jim Canyon reflect the varied topography that travelers encounter just south of the canyon rim, while modern recreational paths like the Tusayan Greenway Trl provide non-motorized access through the forest.