2020 Map of Fruita

About this map

The Fremont River carves through the red rock country of Capitol Reef National Park, anchoring a landscape of dramatic geologic formations and sparse human settlement. Near the confluence of Cohab Canyon and the river, the small community of Fruita remains a green pocket of history amidst the surrounding desert. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of well-known landmarks like Hickman Natural Bridge, Nels Johnson Bridge, and Cassidys Arch, showing how they relate to the striking monocline of the Waterpocket Fold. The network of travel through this terrain is defined by rugged corridors like the Grand Wash Trail and the sheer walls of The Narrows. Further east, the quiet Aldrich Cem serves as a remote marker of early local history near the winding river banks, while names like Danish Hill and Horse Mesa suggest a legacy of early ranching and livestock movement through the canyons.