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2020 Map of Turks Head

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Turks Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, serpentine path through this high desert terrain, marking the boundary between Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The landscape is dominated by the massive erosional features of the White Rim, where the namesake White Rim Road follows the contour of the plateau above the river canyons. Distinctive geological markers like The Sphinx and Turks Head overlook the inner canyons of Stillwater Canyon, providing clear evidence of the region's complex sedimentary history.

Remote river landings and bottomlands, including Tuxedo Bottom and Unknown Bottom, offer a glimpse into the isolated reaches of the river corridor before it joins the Colorado. Higher elevations are marked by significant overlooks and mesas such as Grand View Point, Island in the Sky, and Petes Mesa. This 2020 map documents the intricate network of trails, such as the Murphy Hogback Trail and Horse Canyon Trail, which provide access to this challenging environment.