2014 Map of Ferry Swale

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this desert landscape north of Page, where the massive sandstone formations and drainage systems of the Colorado River basin are the primary focus. The terrain is defined by complex erosional features like the Thousand Pockets and the steep-walled Ferry Swale Canyon, which leads toward the main channel of the Colorado River. Human infrastructure is concentrated in the northeast, where modern development is visible through streets such as Wahweap Blvd and Stateline Dr near the Utah border. Away from these corridors, the map reveals a remote environment where water management is critical, evidenced by isolated catchments like Bishops Tank and Willow Tank. The junction of the Paria River and the Colorado provides a natural geographic anchor at the bottom of Glen Canyon, illustrating the rugged hydrology that has shaped this part of Coconino County.