2014 Map of Clearwater Canyon

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this section of San Juan County, where the Colorado River's path through Cataract Canyon feeds into the northern reaches of Lake Powell. The landscape is defined by massive geological benches and vertical relief, ranging from the high elevations of the Orange Cliffs and The Big Ridge down to the recessed floors of Cove Canyon and Clearwater Canyon. The cartography captures a wilderness largely inaccessible by traditional roads, instead relying on primitive routes like the Flint Trl and Roost Rd to navigate the high ground. Distinctive landmarks such as Gunsight Butte and Lands End provide orientation points across the expansive Waterhole Flat, while names like Black Ledge and The Block highlight the sheer verticality of the canyon country.