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2021 Map of Whitmore Point

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Whitmore Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Grand Canyon National Park and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area converge in this high-desert landscape, defined by a complex network of canyons and plateaus. Significant topographical landmarks like Whitmore Point and Andrus Point rise above the deep incisions of Parashant Canyon and Andrus Canyon. The presence of several vital water sources, including Cedar Spring, Shults Spring, and Frog Spring, suggests the locations of historic watering holes necessary for survival in this arid territory.

Water management is further evidenced by the Grassie Point Reservoir in the northwest, while the drainage of Parashant Wash shapes the northern terrain. Between these massive geologic features lies Lone Mtn, providing a distinct navigational anchor for those tracing the land's contours. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century where vast tracts of federal land preservation meet at the edge of the Arizona Strip.