2017 Map of The Rincon NE

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates this high-desert landscape in San Juan County, where the rising waters of Lake Powell meet the complex geological uplift of the Water Pocket Fold. This 2017 survey documents the modern shoreline along the eastern edge of the reservoir, including Halls Creek Bay and the final stretch of the Colorado River before it flows further south. The map illustrates a labyrinth of deep drainages including Fence Canyon, Bowns Canyon, and Lost Eden Canyon that carve through the arid plateau toward the riverbed. Landforms like Iron Top Mesa and the historic Miners Stairs suggest the difficulty of navigating this terrain, which remains largely defined by its natural barriers and the boundary line between San Juan and Kane Counties.