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2011 Map of Separation Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Separation Canyon
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 Mohave County landscape, its course marked by a series of significant white-water challenges named for their river mileage. The terrain is defined by dramatic side canyons that feed into the main river corridor, including the expansive Separation Canyon and its northern West Fork Separation Canyon. This 2011 survey documents the specific locations of river hazards like Separation Rapids and Bridge Canyon Rapids, which remain central to river navigation and local geography.

Further downstream, the confluence at Gneiss Canyon and the surrounding river bends highlight the geological complexity of the area. This map provides a detailed look at the points where tributary drainages such as Bridge Canyon intersect the main river, creating a unique network of topographical features. This data is essential for understanding the hydrological and geological layout of the region as it existed in the early 21st century.