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2011 Map of Sewing Machine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cataract Canyon and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this 2011 survey, showing the landscape of San Juan County where the Dirty Devil River joins the upper reaches of Lake Powell. This area is defined by sharp elevation changes and distinctive geological formations, including the prominent ridge known as The Sewing Machine and the broad expanses of Andy Miller Flats and the Red Benches. The map centers on a critical transition point for desert travel and hydrology, capturing the waterway as it winds through Mille Crag Bend.

Evidence of human access to this isolated region is primarily seen through the Canyonlands National Park Rd and the vital Hite Crossing, which provides passage over the water near the mouth of Rock Canyon. Other localized landmarks like Grainery Rock and Freddies Cistern hint at the historical navigation and naming of this arid landscape by early explorers and residents. The topography here illustrates the drainage patterns of the Colorado River system before it deepens into the main body of the reservoir.