The Desert View Watchtower is the center of the Desert View visitor services area , about 12 miles ( 19 km ) to the east of Grand Canyon Village .
Is itself encompassed by the Desert View         .
The Desert View Watchtower is the center of the Desert View visitor services area , about 12 miles ( 19 km ) to the east of Grand Canyon Village , and is itself encompassed by the Desert View Watchtower Historic District .