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2020 Map of Navajo Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Navajo Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this section of Kane County, where the high desert terrain transitions from the elevations of the Kaiparowits Plateau down toward the intricate drainage systems of the Colorado River basin. The landscape is defined by massive geological formations like Straight Cliffs and Bull Ridge, which flank the deep incisions of Dangling Rope Canyon and Balanced Rock Canyon.

Evidence of local history and seasonal land use appears in named locales such as Teddys Horse Pasture and Spencer Flat, suggesting the ranching heritage that preceded and coexists with the modern recreation area. The map illustrates a complex network of dry washes and springs, including East End Spring and Dry Rock Cr, that provide critical water points in this arid environment. Significant landmarks like the natural Balanced Rock and the high vantage of Navajo Point serve as primary navigational aids across the dissected plateaus and canyons.