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

Water Intake

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

1. Water Intake Marker

Inscription.
Pump system for all Lees Ferry water facilities, including Lonely Dell Ranch

Even today, life at Lees Ferry means being self-sufficient, as evidenced by the area's self-contained water system. Wells proved infeasible here, so the National Park Service draws water directly from the river, just like Spencer did. Of course, the park pump system is far more advanced and includes a water treatment plant for sanitation.

Original treatment plant installed 1972
Plant and intake site routinely modified and updated

Businesses in Lees Ferry, circa 1972. Note elevated water tank on hill.

Erected by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 36° 51.979′ N, 111° 34.999′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from Spencer Trail. Marker located along the Historic District River Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marble Canyon AZ 86036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s

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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 walking distance of this marker: Lees Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Mining the Chinle Shale 1910-11 (within shouting distance of this marker); Spencer Boiler (within shouting distance of this marker); USGS Guesthouse/Spencer Bunkhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic District River Trail (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Lee's Ferry (about 600 feet away); American Placer Corporation Office (about 600 feet away); Lees Ferry Fort (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

2. Water Intake Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.