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2011 Map of Elaterite Basin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elaterite Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elaterite Basin and the surrounding canyonlands are defined by a complex network of vertical relief and unique geological formations. The western edge is dominated by the Orange Cliffs, while the eastern portion of the map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of The Maze. Water, though scarce, is represented by the central Big Water Spring, a critical landmark in this arid environment.

Evidence of historical naming and trail navigation is clear in features like The Golden Stairs and North Trail Canyon, which suggest traditional routes through the sandstone breaks. The landscape is punctuated by distinctive natural monuments, including The Mother and Child and Lizard Rock, alongside prominent spans like Cave Arch and Whitmore Arch. These named points of interest, from the Land of Standing Rocks to Ernies Country, provide essential reference points for understanding the topographical complexity of this Garfield County region.