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2011 Map of Musselman Arch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Musselman Arch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high plateau of Island In The Sky dominates this 2011 survey, showing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and geological formations. Grand View Point Rd traces the spine of the plateau, passing Grays Pasture and crossing the narrow land bridge known as The Neck. The map details the complex drainage systems leading to the Colorado River, including the deep cuts of Shafer Canyon and Meander Canyon.

Below the primary plateau, the White Rim forms a secondary bench that supports prominent natural landmarks like Musselman Arch and the Airport Tower. Further west, the terrain is marked by isolated features such as Aztec Butte, Mesa Arch, and Muffin Butte. This document captures the transition from high mesa tops to the river's edge, recording the location of essential water sources like Neck Spring and Cabin Spring in a famously arid environment.