2023 Map of Bowdie Canyon West

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of San Juan and Garfield Counties, serving as the central geographic feature of this high-plateau landscape. Most of the terrain falls within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where the river transitions into the turbulent waters of Cataract Canyon and Dark Canyon Rapids. The map reveals a network of remote access routes, including the Flint Trail Road-S and the Dark Canyon Overlook Road, which navigate the sheer drops of Black Ledge and Tar Cliff. Small water sources such as Freddies Cistern and Cove Spring represent vital points in this arid environment, while the presence of the Sun Dance Trl on Dry Mesa indicates established pathways across the high ground between the drainage systems of Cove Canyon and Dark Canyon.