2011 Map of Three Fords Canyon

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through this corner of Grand County, Utah, defining the boundary between Desolation Canyon to the north and Gray Canyon to the south. This remote landscape is characterized by its dramatic vertical relief and traditional landforms, including the extensive Three Fords Benches and the high plateaus of Pinnacle Mesa and Boulder Mesa. The presence of named landmarks like Jacks Hole and the Three Golden Stairs suggests a history of river travel and traditional access routes through the deep sandstone corridors.