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2001 Map of Kane Gulch

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Kane Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

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Natural Bridges National Monument anchors the northwestern portion of this high-desert plateau landscape, where the Kane Gulch Ranger Station monitors the access points to the intricate canyon systems of San Juan County. The terrain is defined by the deep incisions of White Canyon, Armstrong Canyon, and Grand Gulch, which carve through the Grand Plateau and the northern edge of Cedar Mesa.

Remote flats such as Grand Flat, Mormon Flat, and Harmony Flat occupy the level spaces between these drainages, connected by limited 4wd routes. Local landmarks like Sphinx Rock and the Natural Arch south of Indian Park highlight the erosional geology of the region. This 2001 revision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service details a transition zone between national forest and monument lands, featuring essential water sources like Maverick Spring and the Sewage Disposal Ponds at the Park Headquarters.