2011 Map of Deep Canyon North

About this map

Lake Powell dominates this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, its dendritic shoreline reaching deep into the sandstone architecture of the Colorado Plateau. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex geography of the San Juan River arm of the reservoir, where the rising water has inundated the lower reaches of traditional drainage systems. The map traces the winding course of Piute Canyon, which carries Piute Creek toward the submerged valley floors, alongside the steep-walled Deep Canyon to the west. To the east, Neskahi Wash descends toward the lake, marking a region of extreme topographic relief. These features reveal the intersection of modern water management and the ancient, carved pathways of the desert southwest.