2011 Map of Bowdie Canyon East

About this map

Dark Canyon Primitive Area dominates the southern landscape of this 2011 survey, representing a significant protected wilderness corridor in San Juan County. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Dark Canyon Plateau and the wide-open Horse Pasture toward the intricate drainage systems that feed into the Colorado River basin. In the northwest corner, a portion of Lake Powell is visible, carving into the sandstone via Palmer Canyon near the prominent Bowdie Point. Movement through this high desert environment is largely defined by the winding path of Sweet Alice Rd, which provides the primary access route across the plateau. This map documents a series of named overlooks and navigation markers essential for travel through the canyon country, including Middle Point, North Point, and Lean-To Point, alongside the deep cleft of Bowdie Canyon.