2014 Map of South Six-shooter Peak

About this map

Canyonlands National Park encompasses the western half of this 2014 survey, a region defined by an extraordinary concentration of natural arches and high desert landforms. The eastern portion is dominated by the towering South Sixshooter Peak and the expansive Bridger Jack Mesa. Throughout the landscape, numerous geologic features have earned descriptive names, including Gothic Arch, Castle Arch, and Fortress Arch, alongside more whimsical designations such as Paul Bunyans Potty. The drainage systems of Davis Canyon, Lavender Creek, and Salt Creek illustrate the erosive forces that shaped these canyons. A notable interpretive element is the cluster of arches in the southern reach, where Gunsight Natural Bridge, Caterpillar Arch, and Hand Hold Arch stand near the confluence of W Fork Lavender Creek and the main branch of the stream.