2010 Map of Gordon Flats

About this map

Glen Canyon National Park encompasses a significant portion of this high-desert landscape, where the dramatic vertical relief of the Orange Cliffs meets the expansive Gordon Flats. The map reveals a region defined by complex drainage systems, including the Main Fork and South Fork Happy Canyon, which converge within the larger Happy Canyon system. While the terrain is dominated by natural landmarks like Observation Rock and the curiously named The Hat, human presence is marked by the remote Gordon Flats Airport. Water sources are sparse but critical in this arid environment, noted at French Spring in the north and Flint Seep near the southern boundary. This 2010 survey illustrates the isolation of the Twin Corral Flats and The Big Ridge, providing a clear view of the access points to the Bagpipe Butte Overlook and the deep incisions of East Fork Millard Canyon.