2020 Map of Druid Arch

About this map

Canyonlands National Park dominates this San Juan County landscape, showcasing a complex network of canyons and high-desert formations within the Needles district. The intricate drainage systems of Butler Wash and the West Fork Salt Creek have carved out a topography defined by significant landmarks like the namesake Druid Arch and the secluded Angel Arch. These natural features, along with Kissing Cows and the Devils Kitchen, are connected by a historical web of backcountry routes, including the Joint Trail and Chesler Park Trail. The map illustrates a high degree of isolation, with no modern towns or settlements present, only the expansive basins of Middle Park and Beef Basin at the southern edge. Researchers can trace the pathways of the Salt Creek Trail as it follows the creek bed, passing Peekaboo Spring and several other natural arches that define this geological corridor.