Green River rapids and dramatic canyon walls dominate this landscape, where the water cuts through the massive uplift of Diamond Mountain and Offield Mountain. The entry point at Gates of Lodore marks the beginning of a descent into the canyon, leading downstream to the treacherous waters of Upper Disaster Falls and Lower Disaster Falls. These river features highlight the physical challenges faced by early explorers and later travelers navigating this section of the river system.
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1885 · Ashley
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Swallow Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Lodore School
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Canyon of Lodore South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Canyon of Lodore North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Vernal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Jones Hole
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Vernal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Vernal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Big Joe Basin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000