2014 Map of Davis Gulch

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this landscape, where the rising waters of Lake Powell have filled the deep, winding sandstone drainages of the Colorado River basin. The geography is defined by a complex network of submerged canyons and prominent geological landmarks that have long served as navigational waypoints. Notable among these is Hole-in-the-Rock in the southeast corner, a site deeply connected to 19th-century pioneer transit through this corridor. Significant natural formations remain visible above the waterline, including LaGorce Arch and Bement Arch. The map details the intricate fingers of the lake as they reach into Davis Gulch, Willow Gulch, and Explorer Canyon, while the high ground of Pollywog Bench and the lookout at Fiftymile Point provide orientation across the fractured terrain.