Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this section of the Colorado River plateau, where the rising waters of Lake Powell reach into the convoluted side canyons of southern Kane County. The dramatic topography is defined by massive sandstone features such as Grand Bench and Mazuki Point, which stands above the branching arms of Rock Creek Bay. The intricate drainage network of Rock Cr and Middle Rock Cr illustrates the erosional forces that have carved out deep recesses like Twitchell Canyon. Isolated landmarks including Woolsey Arch and Cave Spring suggest the specific points of interest known to those navigating this arid landscape. This modern survey provides a detailed look at the interface between the reservoir's shoreline and the surrounding high desert mesas, including the prominent Billie Flat Top to the southeast.
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1886 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1922 · Warm Creek
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1922 · Rees Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Cummings Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Gunsight Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · East of The Navajo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Blackburn Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Sooner Bench
USGS Topo · 1:24,000