2017 Map of Moss Back Butte

About this map

Natural Bridges National Monument anchors the northeastern corner of this San Juan County landscape, showcasing massive geological spans including Sipapu Bridge, Kachina Bridge, and Owachomo Bridge. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Armstrong Canyon and White Canyon, which drain the surrounding mesas and buttes. To the south, the prominent Moss Back Butte and Moss Back ridges overlook the North Fork Red Canyon and the sweeping Red House Cliffs. Notable local landmarks such as Atomic Rock, Cathedral Rock, and Ruin Rock provide orientation points across the high desert. The inclusion of Radium King Rd and Gulch Creek Rd indicates the sparse but critical transportation network connecting remote outposts like Fry Canyon to the larger region. This survey captures a classic Colorado Plateau vista of canyons, gulches, and flat-topped tables like the Tables of the Sun Hills.