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1987 Map of Davis Gulch

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Davis Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Lake Powell and the winding canyons of the Escalante River dominate this landscape within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The geography here is defined by the intersection of water and stone, featuring prominent natural landmarks like Broken Bow Arch, LaGorce Arch, and Bement Arch. Historically significant routes such as the Hole-in-the-Rock Road skirt the western edge of the quadrangle, tracing the path used by early pioneers through this complex terrain.

Deep side canyons such as Davis Gulch, Fifty-mile Creek, and Clear Creek feed into the main reservoir, revealing a network of remote drainages and alcoves. Of particular interest to those studying the pre-dam environment is the location of the Cathedral in the Desert along Clear Creek. The map also delineates the county boundary between Kane County and San Juan County where the Colorado River meets the Escalante arm.