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1967 Map of Whitmore Rapids

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Whitmore Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through this remote landscape, defining the intersection of several vast protected areas and tribal lands. To the north, the Uinkaret Mountains overlook a high desert plateau characterized by extensive basalt flows, including the prominent Lava Area and The Cove. This geography is a study in boundary lines, where the Lake Mead National Recreation Area meets the western edge of the Grand Canyon National Monument, and the river itself serves as the Indian Reservation Bdy for the Hualapai Indian Reservation.

Water sources are scarce but critical here, represented by Cane Spring and the drainage of Whitmore Wash. The presence of Paws Pocket suggests early ranching or stock use in a region otherwise dominated by geology. At the river level, the Whitmore Rapids provide a fixed point of reference for the turbulent waters flowing through the Canyon. The map also captures the administrative junction of Mohave and Coconino counties.