Rainbow Plateau and the high elevations of Cummings Mesa define this high-desert landscape in northern Coconino County. The topography is dominated by dramatic drainages, including the deeply incised Wetherill Canyon and the winding course of W Canyon Creek. These landforms suggest a remote territory where movement is dictated by the steep verticality of the plateaus and the natural corridors carved by seasonal water flow. Distinctive landmarks like Octagon Butte serve as orientation points amidst a complex network of canyons and washes, such as Sei Bilihoan. This 2018 survey provides a modern snapshot of the protected backcountry, showing a landscape largely defined by its geologic features rather than human development.
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1883 · Marsh Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Echo Cliffs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1891 · Echo Cliffs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Marsh Pass
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Cummings Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Navajo Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Navajo Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500