2014 Map of Deep Canyon North

About this map

Lake Powell dominates the high desert landscape of southern Utah in this 2014 survey, where the rising waters have flooded the historic San Juan River corridor. The map details the intricate shoreline of Piute Bay and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, showing how the reservoir carves into the sandstone plateaus. Away from the water's edge, the geography is defined by high elevations like Wilson Mesa and Grey Mesa, which rise above the deeply incised drainage of Deep Canyon. The southern portion of the map traces the rugged path of the Piute Canyon Rd as it follows the course of Piute Cr through the canyon floor. This modern topographic study illustrates the 21st-century state of the San Juan Valley, capturing the intersection of managed recreational waters and traditional backcountry routes like Neskahi Wash.