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2023 Map of Gold Bar Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gold Bar Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through this section of Grand County, defining a landscape of dramatic vertical relief and natural formations. Along the river's winding course, low-lying areas such as Lake Bottom, Bliss Bottom, and Jackson Bottom sit in contrast to the massive sandstone features like The Billboard and the prominent bend at Amasa Back. This area is renowned for its natural spans, including the celebrated Gemini Bridges and the high Ottingers Triple Arch near the northern boundary of Arches National Park.

A network of modern recreation trails and historic routes, including the Moab Canyon Pathway Trl and Gemini Bridges Rd, provides access to these desert features. To the south, the deep incision of Meander Canyon and the massive depression of Jackson Hole show the intense erosive power of the water over time. The topography is further marked by numerous side canyons like Bull Canyon and Day Canyon, which feed into the primary river corridor through a series of steep drainages and plateaus.