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2017 Map of Bowdie Canyon West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bowdie Canyon West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this section of the Colorado Plateau, where the winding course of the Colorado River meets the northern reaches of Lake Powell. The landscape is defined by massive topographic shifts, from the depths of Dark Canyon and Bowdie Canyon to the elevated plateaus of Dry Mesa and The Cove. This 2017 survey illustrates the complex drainage systems and sheer verticality of the region, including named landmarks like Black Ledge and Tar Cliff.

Remote backcountry access is represented by traditional routes such as the Flint Trail and the Sun Dance Trail, which navigate the canyon rims. Hydrological features like Cove Spring, Freddies Cistern, and the Dark Canyon Rapids provide critical reference points for navigation through this high-desert environment. The map also delineates the boundary between Garfield and San Juan counties as it follows the river's center line.