1953 Map of The Rincon

About this map

The Rincon stands as the central landmark of this canyon country, where the winding course of the Colorado River meets the expansive waters of Lake Powell. This 1950s survey, updated with 1960s corrections, documents the transition of the landscape into the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Significant historical sites like the Hole-in-the-Rock and the Hole-in-the-Rock Historical Marker denote the path of early pioneers through the sandstone corridors of Kane and San Juan counties. The map illustrates a labyrinth of drainage systems including Stevens Canyon, Bowns Canyon, and Coyote Creek, which feed into the river system. Geologic features such as the Water Pocket Fold and Iron Top Mesa dominate the eastern portion of the sheet, while specific points of interest like the Cathedral in the Desert and Stevens Natural Arch are noted within the deep canyon walls.