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

Glen Canyon Dam

Colorado River Storage Project

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 13, 2010

1. Glen Canyon Dam Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated by
the First Lady
Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson
September 22, 1966

United States Department of the Interior
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary
Bureau of Reclamation
Floyd E. Dominy, Commissioner

[The following marker is inside the
Powerplant Gallery area]

Lake Powell 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.

Erected by Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1864.

Location. 36° 56.191′ N, 111° 29.083′ W. Marker is near Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. Markers are located at the Powerplant,

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one outside the gallery area and the other inside. At Glen Canyon Dam, off U.S. Route 89, at the Colorado River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Page AZ 86040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major John Wesley Powell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glen Canyon Bridge / Cableways (about 300 feet away); Colorado River Storage Project / Glen Canyon Dam (about 400 feet away); Intake Structures (about 400 feet away); Hydroelectric Power - A Green and Renewable Energy Source (about 400 feet away); Wicket Gates (about 400 feet away); Rock Bolts / High Scaling (about 400 feet away); Concrete Bucket / Concrete Core Sample (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Also see . . . Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. (Submitted on February 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Lake Powell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 13, 2010

2. Lake Powell Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 13, 2010

3. Glen Canyon Dam Marker

At entrance to the Powerplant Gallery Area

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 13, 2010

4. Glen Canyon Dam Marker

Glen Canyon Dam Powerplant from Gallery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 13, 2010

5. Glen Canyon Dam Powerplant from Gallery

Glen Canyon Dam Powerplant Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 13, 2010

6. Glen Canyon Dam Powerplant Sign

Showing Generators online and total earnings from sale of power generated by Glen Canyon Dam

Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 29, 2002

7. Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell Side

Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 29, 2002

8. Glen Canyon Dam - Lake Powell

Glen Canyon Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, May 30, 2002

9. Glen Canyon Dam

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,373 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 19, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 9, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.