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2014 Map of Three Fords Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, winding path through this desert corridor on the boundary of Emery and Grand Counties. The landscape is defined by the river’s descent through a series of named hazards, including Three Fords Rapids, Last Chance Rapids, and Range Creek Rapids. These water features dictated the movement of early travelers and river runners through a terrain marked by formidable vertical relief, from the low-lying Beaver Slide Bottom to the heights of Pinnacle Mesa and Boulder Mesa.

Evidence of historical passage is found in descriptive landforms like the Three Golden Stairs and the broad Three Fords Benches. The convergence of Range Creek Canyon and Saleratus Canyon with the main river channel highlights the complex drainage system of the region. This 2014 survey serves as a modern record of the unchanged, remote canyons, providing precise locations for features like Xmas Mtn and Jacks Rock that have guided navigators for generations.