Geologic Map of the Southern Part of the Kaibab Plateau. / Geologic Map of the Southern Part of the Kaibab Plateau. / Geologic Map of the Grand Canon in the Kaibab Plateau. / Geologic Map of the Southern part of the Kaibab Plateau - Head of the Grand Canon.

1882 Dutton Map of the Grand Canyon, Arizona (4 sheets)

Publication Date: 1882

About this Item

Good. Most sheets exhibit minor verso reinforcements. Upper left sheet has a centerfold reinforcement on verso. Individual maps sheets (4) measure about 20 x 27 in. Size 40.5 x 56.25 Inches. The first map of the Grand Canyon based on actual surveys - this is Clarence E. Dutton's 1882 four-part map of the Grand Canyon, published for the Atlas to Accompany the Monograph on the Tertiary History of the Grand Caņon District . A Closer Look The map focuses on the Kaibab Plateau and the southern part or head of the Grand Canyon, including its most dramatic vistas, in Arizona. This is the earliest definitive map of the Grand Canyon, following the success of the Powell Expedition, and one of the earliest publications of the U.S. Geological Survey. Dutton described the glories of the Grand Canyon thus, .exalt(ing) the mind sufficiently to comprehend the sublimity of the subjects. Their sublimity has in fact been hitherto underrated. Great as is the fame of the Grand Caņon of the Colorado, the half remains to be told. Exploring the Grand Canyon In the late 19th century, John Wesley Powell and Clarence Dutton produced the first accurate maps of the Grand Canyon, contributing significantly to the understanding of the region's geography and geology. Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran and geologist, led two daring river expeditions in 1869 and 1871-72, navigating the uncharted waters of the Colorado River through the canyon's treacherous rapids and towering cliffs. His detailed observations and descriptions provided the first comprehensive account of the Grand Canyon's immense scale and geological formations. Building on Powell's foundational work, Clarence Dutton, a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, conducted a systematic study of the canyon's geology in the 1880s. Dutton's work combined scientific analysis with vivid descriptions and artistic renderings, including detailed maps and topographical illustrations, which brought the grandeur of the canyon to public attention. Together, Powell's daring exploration and Dutton's scientific precision laid the groundwork for modern understanding of the Grand Canyon, transforming it into a subject of immense geological interest and a symbol of natural wonder. Publication History and Census This map was compiled by Clarence Dutton and engraved by Julius Bien for publication in Washington D.C. in 1882. The separate panels can be joined to form a single enormous map. References: Rumsey 4713.015, 4713.011, 4713.012, 4713.013, 4713.014.

Seller Inventory # GrandCanyon-dutton-1882-2

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Geologic Map of the Southern Part of the Kaibab Plateau. / Geologic Map of the Southern Part of the Kaibab Plateau. / Geologic Map of the Grand Canon in the Kaibab Plateau. / Geologic Map of the Southern part of the Kaibab Plateau - Head of the Grand Canon.
• Publication Date: 1882
• Seller catalogs:
  • ARIZONA-NEWMEXICO