Page in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Lake Powell

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2024

1. Lake Powell Marker

Inscription. Major John Wesley Powell led scientific exploration parties down the Green and Colorado Rivers in 1869 and in 1871-72. Years later Powell became a leader in government science programs, headed the U.S. Geological Survey and the Bureau of American Ethnology, and advocated enlightened land and water conservation policies which resulted in the passage of the Reclamation Act of 1902, in commemoration of his courage, his wisdom, and his years of public service, the reservoir behind Glen Canyon Dam has been named Lake Powell.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 22, 1900.

Location. 36° 56.164′ N, 111° 29.14′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on U.S. 89 west of Glen Canyon Dam Access Road. The marker is located behind the Carl Hayden Visitor Center along a retaining wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 US-89, Page AZ 86040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Flagstaff & High Country,

in the Navajo Nation,

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and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dinosaur Tracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Wicket Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); Concrete Bucket / Concrete Core Sample (within shouting distance of this marker); Bureau of Reclamation Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Hydroelectric Power - A Green and Renewable Energy Source (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock Bolts / High Scaling (about 300 feet away); Turbine Runner (about 300 feet away); Glen Canyon Dam (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Also see . . . John Wesley Powell. Wikipedia

John Wesley Powell (March 24, 1834 – September 23, 1902) was an American geologist, U.S. Army soldier, explorer of
Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2024

2. The Lake Powell Marker next to the Glen Canyon Dam marker
the American West, professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for his 1869 geographic expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers, including the first official U.S. government-sponsored passage through the Grand Canyon.

(Submitted on July 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Marker with Lake Powell in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2024

3. The view of the Marker with Lake Powell in the background

The Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 22, 2024

4. The Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.