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2014 Map of The Rincon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of The Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Rincon serves as a geological centerpiece in this high-desert landscape where the borders of Kane and San Juan counties meet. The flooded canyons of Lake Powell dominate the central topography, creating a labyrinth of water-filled passages including Iceberg Canyon and Ribbon Canyon. This survey captures the complex drainage patterns and natural sandstone formations that define the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Landmarks such as Aleson Arch, Bell Tower Window, and Triple Arch are meticulously recorded along the canyon rims and mesas. Elevated features like Wilson Mesa and Grey Mesa stand above the deeply incised valleys, while The Slope and Pollywog Bench illustrate the varied elevations of the Colorado River plateau. The map details a wilderness defined by its dramatic relief and water-carved architecture.