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2014 Map of Vulcans Throne

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Vulcans Throne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Vulcans Throne stands as a prominent volcanic landmark overlooking the inner gorge of the Colorado River in this section of Grand Canyon National Park. The landscape is defined by massive structural drops, including the Toroweap Cliffs and the distant Aubrey Cliffs, which delineate the boundaries of the Toroweap Valley and Prospect Valley. Near the river, the map records the intense geography of the Lava Falls Rapids and the Lava Falls, sites created by ancient volcanic activity that once dammed the canyon.

Ephemeral water sources and localized springs like Saddle Horse Spring, Honga Springs, and Cement Tank Spring indicate the scarce but vital water network relied upon by early inhabitants and travelers in this arid region. The boundary between Mohave County and Coconino County meanders through the canyon, while isolated routes like Bia-10 and Bia-11 provide the only modern access points to these remote overlooks and canyon depths.