1987 Map of Stevens Canyon South

About this map

The winding course of the Escalante River dominates this landscape as it flows toward its confluence with Lake Powell in the late 1980s. This desert region, preserved within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, is defined by a complex network of deeply incised drainages and high vantage points. Significant geological landmarks like Stevens Natural Arch and Les George Point stand above the rugged canyon system. The map captures the intricate topography of the red rock country, where prominent features such as Coyote Gulch and Scorpion Canyon intersect with the river corridor. To the south, Fortymile Ridge separates the main river valley from secondary drainages like Explorer Canyon, documenting the area's wilderness character and river-carved hydrology before subsequent changes in reservoir levels.