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2017 Map of The Rincon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of The Rincon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Rincon, an abandoned entrenched meander of the Colorado River, serves as the centerpiece of this desert landscape within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The topography is defined by the transition from high plateaus like Wilson Mesa and Grey Mesa down into the canyon systems of Lake Powell. Geological landmarks are numerous, including Triple Arch, Aleson Arch, and the curiously named Bell Tower Window.

The presence of The Rincon Trail indicates a pathway for terrestrial navigation through the complex network of side canyons, such as Ribbon Canyon and Bowns Canyon, which feed into the main waterway. The map illustrates the contemporary shoreline of Lake Powell, noting features like Flying Eagle Cove and Iceberg Canyon along the boundary of San Juan and Kane counties. This survey provides a look at the desert's erosion patterns, where The Slope and Pollywog Bench reveal the layered sediment of the Colorado Plateau.