
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, where the rising waters of Lake Powell meet the historical course of the San Juan River. The terrain is characterized by massive elevated formations such as Grey Mesa and Wilson Mesa, which tower over the intricate drainage systems of Deep Canyon and Piute Canyon. This contemporary topographic study illustrates the modern shoreline of Piute Bay and the San Juan Arm, revealing how the reservoir has transformed the lower reaches of the San Juan Valley. For those tracing the paths of the past, the Piute Canyon Road Trl provides a clear view of the established routes navigating the complex topography between Piute Creek and the high plateaus of Piute Mesa.
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1886 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Navajo Mtn. 4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Navajo Mountain 4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Navajo Mountain 4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Navajo Mountain 4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · The Rincon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Lake Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Navajo Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · No Mans Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500