2020 Map of Sewing Machine

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this landscape where the Colorado River meets the upper reaches of Lake Powell. This survey documents the canyonlands at a time when the water level of the reservoir defines the character of Narrow Canyon and the winding Mille Crag Bend. The confluence of the Dirty Devil River and the main stem of the Colorado is a primary focal point, marked by the proximity of Hite Crossing and the Hite Airport. High desert plateaus like Dry Mesa and Andy Miller Flats overlook the deeply incised drainage systems of Cataract Canyon and Cove Canyon. Distinctive geological formations, including The Sewing Machine, Grainery Rock, and the Red Benches, provide significant landmarks across the San Juan and Garfield County line. For those interested in the hydrology and geography of the Colorado Plateau, this map preserves the mid-20th-century footprint of transportation and recreation infrastructure within this wilderness.