1997 Map of Stevens Canyon South

About this map

Stevens Natural Arch stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the winding course of the Escalante River within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This 1997 photo-inspected survey documents the complex hydrological landscape where numerous drainages, including Stevens Canyon and Coyote Gulch, converge toward Lake Powell. The map illustrates the dramatic transition from high desert landforms like Fortymile Ridge and Les George Point down into the submerged canyon systems. It serves as a detailed record of the shoreline and tributary access points during the late 1990s, capturing the area's intricate network of canyons such as Cow Canyon, Fence Canyon, and Explorer Canyon before further environmental shifts in the new millennium.