2011 Map of Spider Rock

About this map

Spider Rock rises from the floor of Monument Canyon, serving as a central geological landmark in this high-desert landscape of Arizona. The 2011 survey reveals a complex network of sheer-walled drainages, including Bat Canyon, Mule Canyon, and Horse Track Canyon. Access through the area is defined by specialized routes such as Indian Rte 7 and the Bat Canyon Spur, providing connections between the canyon rims and the vast interior plateaus. Water sources are critical but sparse, marked on the map by isolated points like Elephant Grass Spring, Glofer Spring, and Oak Spring. Human presence is highlighted at the Spider Rock Overlook, where the convergence of Face Rock and other spire-like formations creates a distinct topographic profile. The map reflects a landscape where travel is strictly governed by the deep incisions of Small Twin Canyon and the massive monolith of Bat Rock.