2023 Map of Cisco SW

About this map

Arches National Park bounds the western edge of this landscape, where the high desert terrain of Grand County is defined by complex drainage systems and unique geological formations. The area transitions from the Monument Hills and Cisco Clayhills in the north toward the expansive The Highlands and the prominent Dome Plateau in the south. This region is characterized by a network of seasonal watercourses like Cottonwood Wash and Fish Seep Draw, supporting isolated resources such as the Yellow Cat Reservoir. Human presence is marked by the small settlement at San Arroyo and a system of primitive routes including The Highlands Rd and Owl Draw Rd, which provide access through the distinctively named The Poison Strip and into the deep recesses of Yellow Jacket Canyon.