
Arches National Park defines the southwestern portion of this landscape, showcasing a remarkable concentration of geological landmarks including Landscape Arch, Double O Arch, and Skyline Arch. The terrain transitions from the high desert relief of The Highlands and Winter Camp Ridge down into the expansive Salt Valley. Outside the park boundaries, the map reveals a heavy industrial presence centered around Yellow Cat Flat and Yellow Cat Mesa. This area is densely marked with uranium-era mining features such as the Telluride Mines, Ringtail Mine, and the Blackstone Incline. The network of Yellow Cat Road and numerous unnamed 4WD tracks connects these remote sites, providing a clear view of the mid-to-late 20th-century extraction landscape. For those interested in the human imprint on this desert, the Devils Garden Campground and various prospects scattered across The Poison Strip offer a record of both recreation and resource discovery.
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2 editions found
1885 · La Sal
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Moab 4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Mt. Waas 3 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Castle Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Moab
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Thompson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Cisco
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Moab
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Moab
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Moab 4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000