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2014 Map of Nasja Mesa

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Nasja Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Powell dominates the eastern half of this high-desert landscape, where the rising water of the reservoir fills a complex network of submerged sandstone drainages. The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area protects this dramatic meeting of water and stone, featuring world-renowned natural landmarks such as Reflection Canyon and the secluded Hidden Passage Canyon. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Fiftymile Point, revealing a landscape defined by deep incisions like Cottonwood Canyon and Llewellyn Gulch.

The presence of named geological and cultural features like Twilight Arch and Anasazi Canyon points to the ancient and ongoing human interest in these canyon systems. The map traces the winding course of the San Juan Valley as it meets the lake, while the high plateau of Nasja Mesa stands above the deep cuts of Nasja Cr and Lehi Canyon. This survey provides a precise record of the shoreline and topographical relief in a region where water levels continually reshape the accessible geography.