2017 Map of Teapot Rock

About this map

Cataract Canyon dominates this 2017 survey, where the Colorado River carves through the heart of Canyonlands National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The river's power is evident in the marking of Mile Long Rapids and Big Drop Rapids, leading toward the northern reaches of Lake Powell. The map illustrates a landscape of extreme verticality, defined by the Orange Cliffs to the north and numerous side drainages like Teapot Canyon and Gypsum Canyon. Overland access is traced through primitive routes such as the Flint Trail and Doll House Road, which navigate the plateaus above Waterhole Flat. Landmarks like Teapot Rock, The Button, and Ocean Point serve as navigational aids in this complex network of sandstone fins and deep gorges, providing a detailed record of the terrain as it appeared in the early 21st century.