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2014 Map of Cathedral Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cathedral Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

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Capitol Reef National Park and Fishlake National Forest converge in this high-elevation desert landscape, defined by dramatic geological formations and deep canyons. The northern reaches are anchored by Cathedral Mtn and the distinct monoliths of Cathedral Valley, where the terrain drops sharply into Hartnet Draw and Pierce Draw. This area of Wayne County is characterized by its exposure of the Water Pocket Fold, a massive monocline that dictates the flow of seasonal drainages like Deep Cr and Polk Cr.

Isolated water sources such as South Desert Spring and Ring Water Spring are critical markers in the arid South Desert. The southern portion of the sheet transitions toward Paradise Flats and Little Sand Flat, showcasing the intricate erosional patterns of Water Canyon and Paradise Draw. Geologic anomalies, including the Gypsum Sinkhole, highlight the unique karst-like features found within this remote section of the Colorado Plateau.