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2011 Map of Powell Plateau

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Powell Plateau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through this landscape, creating a series of formidable water features including Tapeats Rapids, Deubendorff Rapids, and Bedrock Rapids. The river is flanked by dramatic geological formations such as the Middle Granite Gorge and Granite Gorge. To the east, the namesake Powell Plateau rises above the drainage system, surrounded by prominent landmarks like Steamboat Mountain and King Crest.

Numerous drainages feed into the main river channel, identified by their numerical names such as Hundred and Thirtythree Mile Creek and Hundred and Twenty Mile Creek. These canyons and terraces, including Feroz Terrace and Specter Terrace, illustrate the complex erosion patterns of the region. The map also records smaller water sources like Cougar Spring and the sheltered Blacktail Valley, providing a detailed look at the landforms surrounding the river corridor in the early 21st century.