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1983 Map of Valle

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Valle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Valle serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line stretches toward the south. The terrain is defined by the massive drainage system of Cataract Canyon and its many tributaries, such as Coconino Wash and Red Horse Wash, which carve through the Coconino Plateau. The presence of the Copper Queen Mine and various Cinder Pits near Howard Hill points to the area's geological and industrial utility during the early 1980s.

To the north, Tusayan stands near the Grand Canyon Airport, marking the gateway to the canyon lands and the Grand Canyon Nat Game Prev. The map highlights the intersection of the Hualapai Indian Reservation and Havasupai Indian Reservation boundaries, reflecting the complex land management of northern Arizona. Scattered water sources like National Tank and Rain Tank illustrate the critical infrastructure required for ranching and survival in this arid environment.