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2014 Map of Walhalla Plateau

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Walhalla Plateau rises above the dramatic drainages of the eastern Grand Canyon National Park, defined by its high-altitude topography and ancient archaeological sites. The terrain here transitions from the dense forests of the plateau down into the intricate gorge systems of Kwagunt Canyon and Basalt Canyon. Isolated landmarks like Thor Temple and Venus Temple stand as prominent erosional remnants separated from the main plateau by deep side-canyons.

Logistics across this part of the Coconino County wilderness are anchored by Cape Royal Rd, which provides access to the Walhalla Glades. The map documents a complex hydrological network where seasonal and perennial waters such as Clear Cr, Lava Cr, and Unkar Cr carve their way toward the Colorado River. The presence of Greenland Lake near the northern boundary provides a rare upland water source in an otherwise well-drained landscape.