1983 Map of Valle

About this map

Coconino Plateau defines this high-altitude landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and ephemeral water bodies like Red Lake and Tule Lake. The mapping reflects the infrastructure of the early 1980s, centered on the settlement of Valle at the junction of key transportation corridors. The arrival of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line remains a primary landmark, cutting through the vast plateau toward the north. To the northeast, the development of Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Airport indicates the region's role as a gateway to the neighboring Grand Canyon National Park. Remote camps and outposts such as Tin House and Rose-Well Camp are scattered across the terrain, while the deep incision of Cataract Canyon marks the western reach of the sheet, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding tablelands.