2023 Map of Stevens Canyon South

About this map

The Escalante River carves a winding path through this corner of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, eventually meeting the rising waters of Lake Powell. The landscape is defined by its dramatic geological features, including the notable Stevens Arch near the confluence of Coyote Gulch and the river. Further south, the Zane Grey Arch sits above Explorer Canyon, serving as a landmark in a terrain dominated by deep drainage systems like Stevens Canyon and Fence Canyon. The interplay between the river's path and the high elevations of Fortymile Ridge and Les George Point illustrates the complex drainage patterns that shape this protected canyon country. This contemporary survey details the modern shoreline of the lake and the named canyons, such as Bowns Canyon and Cow Canyon, which feed into the primary river system.