2020 Map of Cathedral Canyon

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates the northern reaches of this map, where the waters of Lake Powell intersect with the dramatic topography of the Utah-Arizona border. The landscape is a complex network of drainage systems, including Wetherill Canyon, Mountain Sheep Canyon, and the eponymous Cathedral Canyon. These deep incisions in the earth are surrounded by high-elevation features such as Rainbow Plateau and Cummings Mesa. Local landmarks with distinct character include Teddys Horse Pasture and Cathedral Butte. Geologic points of interest like Keyhole Arch and Carrot Top Arch are documented alongside the shifting shoreline of the reservoir. This map effectively illustrates the transition from the high mesas of Coconino County into the flooded canyons of the Colorado River system, showing the state and county lines as they cross through this water-carved terrain.