Excalibur (Arizona)
Excalibur | |
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![]() ![]() Excalibur Location in Arizona | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,052 ft (2,149 m) NGVD 29[1] |
Coordinates | 36°15′45″N 112°15′18″W / 36.2624802°N 112.2548965°WCoordinates: 36°15′45″N 112°15′18″W / 36.2624802°N 112.2548965°W[2] |
Geography | |
Location | Coconino County, Arizona, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS King Arthur Castle |
Excalibur is a formation on the north rim of the Grand Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona. It was named by cartographer and geologist François E. Matthes in 1908 for Excalibur, the legendary sword of King Arthur which was given to him by the Lady of the Lake.[2] Other features in the area include the Holy Grail Temple, King Arthur Castle, Guinevere Castle, Elaine Castle, and Galahad Point whose names refer to the Arthurian legend. The name probably refers to a spire near the summit of the promontory which might resemble the handle of Excalibur.[3][4]
References[]
- ^ "Excalibur". ListsOfJohn.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ a b "Excalibur". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ "Picture of Excalibur". HikeArizona.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ "Grand Canyon Place Names". AllHikers.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
External links[]
- Excalibur photo by Harvey Butchart
Categories:
- Landforms of Coconino County, Arizona
- Mountains of Arizona
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Mountains of Coconino County, Arizona
- Grand Canyon, North Rim
- Grand Canyon, North Rim (west)