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2014 Map of Whitmore Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area converge in this high-desert landscape, where the dramatic verticality of the Arizona Strip is defined by massive plateaus and deep drainage systems. The terrain is marked by prominent overlooks such as Whitmore Point and Andrus Point, which tower over the winding path of Andrus Canyon and Parashant Canyon in the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Water management is the primary evidence of human presence in this arid environment, represented by a network of springs and catchment systems. Features such as Parashant Wash Spring, Slick Rock Tank, and Chefs Pond illustrate the vital importance of seasonal water sources for livestock or wildlife in a region otherwise dominated by dry washes like Parashant Wash. Isolated landmarks like Lone Mtn serve as navigational anchors in this expansive territory managed by the Bureau of Land Management.