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2011 Map of Ferry Swale

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ferry Swale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Glen Canyon National Rec Area defines the high desert landscape of this survey, where the Colorado River snakes through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures a transition from water-scarce plateaus to the deep carved canyons of the Southwest. Crucial water sources for land management and ranching are documented through several named catchments, including Ferry Swale Tank, Wildcat Tank, and Hackberry Tank.

Evidence of early travel routes and navigation remains through features like Dominguez Pass and the broad Ferry Swale, while the southern riverbanks show established landmarks such as Eightmile Bar and Finger Rock. Human infrastructure is concentrated near the northern border at Wahweap and the Page Maintenance Yard, providing a look at the modern utility of this northern Arizona terrain. The map also delineates topographic extremes ranging from the Thousand Pockets to the sharp descent of Paria Canyon.