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1987 Map of The Rincon NE

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of The Rincon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Waterpocket Fold dominates this 1980s landscape, illustrating a dramatic geologic uplift within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The terrain is defined by extreme elevation changes and deep drainage systems, including Bowns Canyon and Long Canyon. To the northeast, the rising waters of Lake Powell fill Halls Creek Bay, marking the significant hydrological changes that reshaped this portion of the Colorado River basin during the late twentieth century.

This provisional survey captures the intersection of Kane and San Juan counties along the river channel, documenting the desert floor before further sediment and water level fluctuations. Isolated landmarks like Iron Mesa and the winding Lost Eden Canyon provide reference points for navigating the complex topography. The map serves as a record of the remote back-country environment as it was managed for public recreation and conservation shortly after the reservoir reached its full pool capacity.