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2020 Map of Kane Gulch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Kane Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Natural Bridges National Monument and the Manti-La Sal National Forest converge on this 2020 map of the Cedar Mesa region. The landscape is defined by a complex network of canyons and plateaus, where Grand Gulch and White Canyon cut deep paths through the high desert terrain. Notable landmarks like Sphinx Rock and Stimper Arch provide specific points of reference for those studying the physical geography of this corner of San Juan County.

The presence of Mormon Flat, Indian Park, and the Grand Gulch Plateau illustrates the varied topography of the area, which is accessed by Highway 275 and the Natural Bridges Main Road. Water sources, essential in this environment, are represented by Maverick Spring and Junction Spring. This map provides a clear view of the transition between the protected monument lands and the surrounding national forest, including the high reaches of Maverick Point and Elm Mountain.