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2014 Map of Klondike Bluffs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Klondike Bluffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Arches National Park dominates this desert landscape, where wind and water have carved a concentration of unique geological formations within the high plateaus of Grand County. The map details a labyrinth of sandstone fins and arches, including the prominent Marching Men and the towering Dark Angel pillar. Local landmarks such as Tower Arch, Parallel Arch, and Anniversary Arch are precisely plotted, showing the concentration of these features along the Klondike Bluffs.

Drainage systems like Salt Valley Gorge and Arches Salt Wash cut through the arid terrain, leading toward the broad expanse of Klondike Flat in the southwest. Near the junction with Us-191, the Canyonlands Field Airport provides a modern point of access to this complex network of canyons and washes. The survey reveals how the natural topography dictates travel and exploration in this corner of the Colorado Plateau.