2020 Map of Rainbow Bridge

About this map

Rainbow Bridge stands as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape on the border of Arizona and Utah. The map details the complex drainage systems leading into Lake Powell and the Colorado River, including the narrow corridors of Forbidding Canyon and Bridge Cr. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the northern slopes of Navajo Mountain, where the high-altitude Rainbow Lodge Spring appears as a rare water source. The terrain is a labyrinth of deep sandstone cuts like Cliff Canyon and Anasazi Canyon, separated by high landmarks such as Dougi Butte and No Name Mesa. This modern survey documents the interface between the Rainbow Bridge National Monument and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, showing the intricate network of passes and natural spans like White Crag Natural Bridge that define this geological corridor.