2016 Map of Fortress Cliff

About this map

Palo Duro Canyon dominates this landscape, where the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River has carved a massive system of plateaus and spires through Randall and Armstrong counties. The canyon floor and rim are defined by geological landmarks such as Lighthouse Peak, Goodnight Peak, and the sheer rise of Fortress Cliff. The intricate trail network, including the Comanche Trail and the Givens, Spicer & Lowry Trail, reveals a geography of deep draws and isolated mesas like Timber Mesa and Red Mesa. Notable features such as Judys Arch and Devils Tombstone offer specific points of interest for researchers tracking the physical history of this terrain. This survey provides a meticulous record of the canyon's verticality, from the high Elbow Plateau down to the seasonal flows of Sunday Creek and Little Sunday Creek.