2011 Map of The Rincon NE

About this map

Navajo Creek carves a long path through this portion of San Juan County, flowing toward the expansive waters of Lake Powell in the northeast and southeast corners of the map. This 2011 survey, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, illustrates the modern extent of the reservoir as it fills the deep canyons of the Colorado River drainage system. The map is defined by its dramatic hydrography and elevation contours, which trace the steep verticality of the surrounding landscape. While many contemporary maps focus on human development, this sheet highlights the dominance of the river-fed basin and the natural drainages that define the high desert terrain of southern Utah.