2020 Map of Ticaboo Mesa

About this map

Mt Ellsworth and the Little Rockies dominate the northwestern corner of this landscape, marking the southeastern extent of the Henry Mountains. This portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is defined by a complex drainage system where the Middle Fork Ticaboo Cr, S Fork Ticaboo Cr, and Pesh-liki-Fork converge toward the Colorado River. The mapping shows the stark transition from high mesas like Ticaboo Mesa and Good Hope Mesa down to the flooded canyons of Lake Powell. Isolated water sources such as Ticaboo Shelf Spring, Colt Spring, and Wild Horse Spring indicate the critical points for travel and survival in this arid environment. The presence of the Ticaboo Reservoir and the naming of Good Hope reflect the history of resource management and early settlement attempts near the river's edge, while The Rincon highlights a distinctive geological cutoff meander along the canyon walls.