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2014 Map of Turks Head

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Turks Head
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 serpentine path through the heart of this landscape, marking the natural boundary between Wayne and San Juan counties. In this 2014 survey, the river’s deep entrenched meanders create isolated landforms like Turks Head and provide access to riverside flats such as Tuxedo Bottom and Unknown Bottom. To the east, the massive uplift of Island in the Sky looms over the river corridor, guarded by the distinct elevation of the White Rim.

Evidence of the area's complex drainage network is visible in the numerous tributary systems, including Deadhorse Canyon, Horse Canyon, and the sprawling Soda Springs Basin. The transition from the high mesas of Petes Mesa to the depths of Stillwater Canyon illustrates the geological layers of the Colorado Plateau. This documentation provides a clear look at the intersection of Canyonlands National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area during the early 21st century.