Page in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2024

1. Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Inscription. Although the official discovery of Rainbow Bridge did not occur until 1909, there is convincing evidence that prospectors stumbled upon the bridge in the late 1880s. (Certainly JW Powell did not know about the bridge as he floated down the Colorado River in 1869.) Rainbow Bridge is located at the foot of Navajo Mountain (on Page's eastern horizon). It can be reached by boat from Lake Powell or by rough roads and trails that begin on the Navajo Indian Reservation.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 36° 55.181′ N, 111° 27.712′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is at the intersection of North Lake Powell Boulevard and Vista Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North Lake Powell Boulevard. The marker is located along the wall of the memorial park in front of city hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 N Lake Powell Blvd, Page AZ 86040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in Arizona’s Flagstaff & High Country,

in the Navajo Nation,

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The First Europeans (here, next to this marker); Construction of Glen Canyon Dam (here, next to this marker); Native Americans

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(here, next to this marker); Navajo Generating Station, NGS (a few steps from this marker); Crossing of the Fathers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saurischia Dinosaur Tracks (about 600 feet away); Emma Dean (about 600 feet away); Major John Wesley Powell (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2024

2. Rainbow Bridge National Monument

The marker is the fourth marker from the left side.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.