Glen Canyon History (Documentary) | The Crossing of the Fathers - Padre Bay, Lake Powell

The secrets of Glen Canyon and Lake Powell history
The Crossing of the Fathers starts as the first documented Europeans to pass by the deep canyons and massive buttes know as Glen Canyon.
12 men travel from Santa Fe and what is the frontier of new Spain north through Colorado, northern, Utah, Arizona, and back to their missions. These Catholic priests, Franciscan Friars, laid the foundation to all other explorers who come after them on their path forged. Glen Canyon has many secrets and Lake Powell burred them. These men found themselves in the middle of the desert during a time where men in Philadelphia were signing a piece of paper to overthrow a kind. In the year of our lord 1776.
Credits
Father Escalate Discovers Utah Valley by E. Keith Eddington
Die Helden der Revolution ("Heroes of the Revolution"), by Frederick Girsch,
Battle of Bunker Hill by John Trumbull
Signing of the Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull
Surrender of Lord Cornwallis by John Trumbull
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze
Portrait of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado y Lujan. Image available on the Internet and included in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107.
Sketches x3 by Darell Hatch
Pueblo Revolt at Hopi, Fred Nakayoma Kabotie, 1976.
Destruction of the 1625 Spanish Mission Church during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 by Roy Andersen
King George Ill in coronation robes by Allan Ramsay
"Execution of Vasco Núñez de Balboa" by Ober, Frederick A.
Spanish Conquistador Coronado by Frederic Remington, 1861-1909
Coronado Expedition: 1540-42 by Frederick Remington in 1898.
Planta y descripcion de la ymperial ciudad de Mexico, en la America / Carlos Lopez, del. Lopez, Carlos, fl. 1749
Hopi pueblo by John K. Hillers, 1843-1925, Photographer
Section of the South Side of Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico by Timothy H. O'Sullivan
Voyage De Decouvertes, A L'Ocean Pacifique 1802
"oldest house in the united states." by Dana B. Chase,
Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco's map of the 1776 Dominguez-Escalante Expedition.
"Audite": Canto de exhortación para las Damas
Pobres de San Damián by Hermanos Franciscanos
Plaque at Crossing of the Fathers, placed in 1938. Papers of Otis R. Marston: Still images, 1870-1978.
Crossing Of The Fathers by Sprang Dick
Santa Fe Plaza in 1850 in New Mexico. Drawing by Gerald Cassidy.
Plaza Mayor do Mexico city in 1836
Overview Illustration of Mexico City, Mexico
Père Marquette and the Indians in Michigan. Photo by Wilhelm Lamprecht
Old Mission Church, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. View from the plaza in 1873 by Timothy O'Sullivan
Edward Curtis "shoalwater Bay Man"
The Landing Of Christopher At San Salvador (Guanahani) In The Bahamas 12 October 1492 by John Vanderlyn
"La Ciudad de Santa Fe." Engraving from Report of Lt. J. W. Abert
John K. Hillers, Major J. W. Powell’s Explorations, Views in the Province of Tusayan, Northern Arizona, No. 6, Street Scene in Walpi, 1876
Restored black & white photo of Tobadzischini by Edward S. Curtis circa 1904.
Salt-Lake City die Mormonen Stadt by Artist: Anonymous
'Indian Doctor Concocting a Pot of Medicine,' by Seth Eastman
Ute Native Americans, 1878, Arizona Historical Society
Il Canadá, le colonie inglesi con la Luigiana, e by Zatta, Antonio, fl. 1757-1797
Old Mission Church, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. View from the plaza in 1873 by Timothy O'Sullivan/Library of Congress
Spain and Portugal : divided into all its kingdoms and principalities &c. / by H. Moll Geographer
Kenneth Chapman depicted the battle between
Spanish soldiers and Zuñis at Hawikuh in "Battle of Hawikuh, Coronado's attack of July 6, 1540."
Reino de la Nueva España a principios del Siglo XIX by Antonio García Cubas
San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo circa 1910. Photograph by William Amos Haines.
La conquista del Colorado by Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau Nieto
Destruction of the 1625 Spanish Mission Church during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 by Roy Andersen
William H. Powell Oil on canvas, 12′ x 18′ 1853; placed 1855 Rotunda U.S. Capitol.
Petroglyph Panel by A.E. Turner
Navajo Canyon by C. Gregory Crampton
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[@DaveFiggley]

Seriously, Ratty !! This is a masterpiece ! Brilliant work. All I know about The Crossing of The Fathers is that they traversed the Colorado from the sand on the right (north) bank at the mouth of Kane Creek, elevation 3196. Due south from that point the left bank was relatively steep but to the SW the terrain was more mellow and would have afforded them a relatively easy passage onwards. Pre-dam, the sand bar at the mouth of Kane Creek (The Crossing of The Fathers) was a popular take out point for river runners (I won't name them all) and there was a track or 'road' from there to Wahweap. Interestingly, by the time Lake Powell had backed up into Wahweap so far as to submerge the road to The Crossing of The Fathers, September 1963, The Crossing of The Fathers was already under 200 feet of water ! Lie of the land, I suppose. 18:08 is a picture of the Hite ferry, 1946-1964, RIP. The landings were at 3443 above mean sea level. The uranium works and 'city' of White Canyon were just a half mile upstream from this left bank landing. The settlement of White Canyon was nestled under the cottonwoods between the mouths of Farley and White canyons. 'Highway' U95 came from Hanksville down through North Wash, along the right bank to the ferry and then continued on the left bank up through Farley, down through White and then back up through White on its way to Blanding. By all accounts it was a rough ride. After the original Chaffin/Nielsen ferry was inundated in June 1964 a new ferry operated out of North Wash, four miles north, during the latter part of 1964 and well into 1965. As the reservoir rose the landing in North Wash shifted to enable continued access for traffic using old U95 from Hanksville. The left bank landing appears to have been in the area of where the old Hite marina would be built several years later. Not the ramp area but further south where all the jetties would be. Anyway, by 1966 the bridge over Narrow Canyon was open; 95 had been re-routed if not properly paved and the ferry was consigned to the dustbin of history. Tad Nichols was primarily a photographer. His amazing work is out there if you know where to look. Art Greene had the original concessions at Wahweap and Rainbow Bridge. He sold up in 1976 and has since passed away. Thanks again, Sir Rat. There is shedloads of work gone into this presentation and I, for one, appreciate your efforts.

[@DesertRatExploration]

Thanks again Dave! There’s a lot more coming. Time is the key thing.

[@christhompson200]

Good history on Powell!! Thanks!!!

[@DesertRatExploration]

Thank you!

[@bradrandel1408]

This was amazing. Thank you so much!

[@DesertRatExploration]

You're so welcome! I appreciate the feedback. This video was a challenge but the history is worth telling.

[@1999evo]

amazing video

[@DesertRatExploration]

Thank you!

[@bmiller8735]

Great job!

[@DesertRatExploration]

Thank you!

[@mojo.adventures]

Great job on this video we really enjoyed the history and footage you put together!👍 Can't wait to get back to Glen Canyon for some more exploring, it's such a beautiful area. I was especially interested when you mentioned House Rock Valley Rd being part of the original expedition route. That is one of our favorite drives in the southwest even if you aren't doing any side mission off-roading or hiking along the way. It's crazy to think they traversed the same path that we recreate on today, and we're still in complete awe of the natural beauty of that area!

[@DesertRatExploration]

Our paths cross with history more than we know. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the feedback.

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

your single best source for Dominguez-Escalante is Utah Historical Quarterly, V18 Pagent in the Winderness. Uses their diaries. Two excellent maps. They did have guides. Some left. But their info is what led D-E to the Colo Rv

[@BettyNez-ch4ko]

😊 thanks for sharing. Beautiful scenery.

[@DesertRatExploration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kyzz96]

Awesome 💯

[@robertjensen4525]

Love the history

[@DesertRatExploration]

Thank you! More to come soon.

[@paulrr5787]

Thank you very much for posting this update. Please could you include how the levels affect the cathedral in the desert which I believe is back underwater now.

[@DesertRatExploration]

That would be a great video. I need a boat though! Maybe one day.

[@danielvonbose557]

Talk about involuntary canyoneering!!

[@DesertRatExploration]

God and fear must have been the motivation to escape.

[@michaelfitzgerald1980]

Verysad

[@DesertRatExploration]

Interesting stuff

[@geraldking4080]

If you really knew what was in Glen Canyon, you'd know how far off you are. Much was revealed when the water level fell.

[@DesertRatExploration]

True. I have a lot to learn.

[@fullmelt93u63]

teach us then

[@michaelfitzgerald1980]

Evil

[@DesertRatExploration]

Spain or the flooding for Glen Canyon?