Loading map...

2014 Map of The Loop

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of The Loop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Colorado River carves a dramatic oxbow at The Loop, dominating the northern reaches of this territory within Canyonlands National Park. This landscape is defined by its complex geology, where the river's erosive power has created deep incisions like Meander Canyon and Elephant Canyon. To the south, the terrain shifts into the distinctive formations of The Needles and the sunken valleys of The Grabens, separated by narrow corridors like Devils Lane.

Human activity is concentrated around the Squaw Flat Campground, which serves as a hub for the area's primitive road network, including Hushaby Rd and Cave Springs Rd. Small springs such as Soda Spring and Squaw Spring provide rare water sources in a region characterized by prominent landmarks like Wooden Shoe and Squaw Butte. The map also identifies local administrative infrastructure, including CNP Employee Housing, situated near the rugged tracks of Elephant Hill.