2011 Map of Moss Back Butte

About this map

Natural Bridges Natl Monument anchors this 2011 survey, showcasing the dramatic erosional geology of the Colorado Plateau. The landscape is dominated by massive sandstone formations including The Windgate, Moss Back Butte, and the Tables of the Sun Hills. Ancestral Puebloan history is marked by the presence of the Horse Collar Ruin and Ruin Rock, while the region's famous natural spans like Sipapu Bridge are documented along White Canyon Creek and Armstrong Canyon. The nomenclature of the map, such as Atomic Rock and the Tables of the Sun, reflects a blend of mid-century uranium exploration history and earlier descriptive naming. Topographical landmarks like The Needle and Dripping Point stand as distinct points of reference in a terrain shaped by deep canyons like Tuwa Canyon and To-ko-chi Canyon.