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2022 Map of Juanita Arch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Juanita Arch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Dolores River carves a deep path through this section of Mesa County, creating a landscape defined by towering plateaus and intricate canyon systems. High above the river valley, prominent features like Tenderfoot Mesa, Flat Top Mesa, and Sewemup Mesa dominate the horizon. This terrain is characterized by its dramatic verticality, where the water of Salt Cr and Blue Cr has etched deep incisions into the earth, including the formidable Salt Creek Canyon.

Outdoor landmarks such as the namesake Juanita Arch and the accompanying Juanita Arch Trl are located near the intersection of Maverick Canyon and the main river corridor. To the southwest, the edge of Sinbad Valley enters the frame, contrasting with the high elevations of Calamity Mesa. The map serves as a record of these enduring landforms, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed into the Dolores River from surrounding canyons like North Cottonwood Canyon and Bull Canyon.